Speaking Quilts and Playing Lawyer at the City of Atlanta
Recently, I shared my thoughts in a Continuing Legal Education presentation to the City of Atlanta Attorney’s Office. I spent my early...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 211 min read
Celebrating the Legacy of Women
A gentle reminder to be intentional about supporting women and furthering their legacy. The EmpowerHer -- A Celebration of Women in Art...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 271 min read
Atlanta Album (This Ain’t Baltimore)
I fell in love with appliqué early in my quilting career. Atlanta Album (This Ain't Baltimore) is not only one of my early appliqué...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 171 min read
My Interview With The Quilt Show
Check out my interview on the Quilt Show conducted by Lilo Bowman. I talked about my life, my quilts, the Atlanta Quilt Festival and the...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 28, 20231 min read
Sweet Serenity
Serenity is the magic word for this week. Slow down. Center myself. Practice gratitude. Rest. Do you take time to center yourself...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Behind the Scenes at the Quiltfolk Photo Shoot
Every now and then the old lady quilt life can be pretty exciting -- especially when a team of Chicago photographers (Azuree and Trevor...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Sitting in My Joy
Now that the 47 quilts that comprise my solo red and white quilt exhibit Long Time Coming have returned home safely, I am taking a moment...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 18, 20231 min read
Deltas Visit My Long Time Coming Exhibit at the International Quilt Festival
Sorors of Delta Sigma theta are drawn to red and white like a moth to a flame, so it was no surprise to me that many of my sorors showed...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Speaking Quilts at the International Quilt Festival
I was very busy at the International Quilt Festival. Each day of the festival, I presented four Gallery Talks: two each day for my red...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 8, 20231 min read
23 Days Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: This is the oldest quilt in the exhibit. It was made in 2001. I am so excited that my solo exhibit of...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 6, 20231 min read
25 Days Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: Fortitude is the key to success. Dig deep and never give up. I am so excited that my solo exhibit of...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 5, 20231 min read
26 Days Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: During my professional life as a lawyer, I dealt with a lot of conflict. It's important to learn how...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 2, 20231 min read
Guest Designer for the National Quilt Museum!
I was honored when the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY asked me to design a block for its Block of the Month program. I thought...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 29, 20231 min read
I Love Road Trips!
Recently the Welcome All Quilt Guild took a road trip to the Atlanta Quilt Festival and to the Arts Clayton Gallery to see the Good...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Panel Discussion on Black Quilts Available on YouTube
Remember the panel discussion I participated in? Read about it here. Now it is on YouTube. Here's the link.
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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
May 6, 20231 min read
High Museum of Art Explores African American Quilts
This week the High Museum of Art in Atlanta held a groundbreaking Convening to discuss black quilts. The High Museum is planning an...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Speaking Quilts at the High Museum
I am pleased to share that I will be part of a panel discussion entitled Black Quilts: Katherine Jentleson in Conversation with O. V....
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Special Recognition by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
I am humbled and honored by this recognition from my sorors of the East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority....
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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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