Introducing Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Winter Wonderland Wanderlust is a new addition to my collection of red and white quilts. There is a wide array of vibrant reds in this...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 8, 20231 min read
Introducing Follow Your Hopeful Star
Follow Your Hopeful Star follows in the tradition of the friendship star quilts that danced in the ceiling of my solo exhibit “Long Time...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 4, 20231 min read
Happy Independence Day!
The right to be free is an inalienable right. Happy Independece Day!
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 14, 20231 min read
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights in Alabama Case
Surprisingly, the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision that upholds the idea of one person one vote. The Court directed the...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 11, 20231 min read
Donated! I Believe in Red and White Angels
I donated my quilt I Believe in Red and White Angels to my sorority Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. It will be part of the silent auction at...
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O.V. Brantley
May 25, 20231 min read
Exploring Illusion Quilts
For the last few weeks I have been exploring illusion quilts. What I have learned so far is that you must cut and sew precisely. There is...
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O.V. Brantley
May 19, 20231 min read
My Long Time Coming Exhibit Shipped to Houston
This week I shipped 47 red and white quilts to the International Quilt Festival office in Houston via UPS. It took me forever to decide...
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O.V. Brantley
May 16, 20231 min read
Introducing Reveal Your Inner Star
Reveal Your Inner Star is a new addition to my red and white quilt collection. It is a very simple illusion quilt using only two colors....
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O.V. Brantley
May 8, 20231 min read
Recipient of the 33rd Kuumba Award for Creativity
I was honored to be awarded the 33rd Kuumba Award by my sorors in the East Point College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. May...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 30, 20231 min read
Introducing Follow Your Kind Star
Follow Your Kind Star follows in the tradition of the friendship star quilts that danced in the ceiling of my solo exhibit “Long Time...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 20, 20231 min read
My Red and White Quilts Will Exhibit at the International Quilt Festival
My first solo exhibit Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts has been juried into the 2023...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 15, 20231 min read
Block 8 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Saturday is a work day, and I have finished my Winter Wonderland Wanderlust house blocks! Block 8 of 8 is composed of 3 different...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Block 7 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel on my Winter Wonderland Wanderlust house blocks! Block 7 of 8 is composed of 3 different...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Block 6 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Back from a spring break trip to Sarasota, FL, I am back to work on my “Winter Wonderland Wanderlust” quilt. Block 6 of 8 is composed of...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Block 5 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
I am making progress on my Winter Wonderland Wanderlust quilt. Block 5 of 8 is composed of 3 different houses. As you can see, I have...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 25, 20231 min read
Introducing Follow Your Dancing Star
Follow Your Dancing Star follows in the tradition of the friendship star quilts that danced in the ceiling of my solo exhibit “Long Time...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 11, 20231 min read
Block 4 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Saturday is a work day and I am making progress on my Winter Wonderland Wanderlust quilt. Block 4 of 8 is composed of 3 different houses...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Block 3 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Saturday is a work day, and I am making progress on my Winter Wonderland Wanderlust quilt. Block 3 of 8 is composed of 3 different...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Introducing My Christmas Wish
A cold snap in Atlanta reminded me that I never properly introduced you to My Christmas Wish. If you follow me, you know that I love the...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Love Fiercely This Week!
Celebrating Valentine's Day doesn't have to only involve your mate. While I do love my life partner very much, I also love my fur baby...
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