Happy Earth Day!
We all need to do our small part to save our beautiful planet for future generations. Happy Earth Day! My quilt Rugged Solitude is...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 191 min read
Gallery Talk at Pattern and Paradox
Last week MY SPECIAL and I were invited to attend a special celebration of the exhibit Pattern and Paradox - The Quilts of Amish Women....
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 181 min read
Donated! Bazaarly Big and Beautiful #5
My quilt Bazaarly Big and Beautiful #5 will be auctioned at the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys conference April 24th -...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 161 min read
RIP Faith Ringgold. Your legacy is secure.
Like many others in the quilt world, I am celebrating renowned story quilter Faith Ringgold’s uncommon legacy that will last forever. I...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 141 min read
Colored Girl Lawyer Visits the U.S. Supreme Court
Although I was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 2001, I never had the opportunity to argue before the...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 131 min read
A Day at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History
I finally had a chance to visit the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. It did not disappoint....
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 121 min read
Introducing Floating Flowers
My new quilt Floating Flowers continues my exploration of panels, batiks and African fabrics. Floating Flowers measures 38 X 36 inches...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 111 min read
A Day at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
My special and I are spending a few days in Washington, DC immersed in culture. Our first stop after getting off the plane was the...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 81 min read
What’s On My Design Wall?
I always keep several quilts in progress. That way I can match the quilt with my mood and energy level. Luckily, I had several quilts in...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 71 min read
Introducing I Believe in Angels on High
I truly believe in angels, both heavenly and earthly. I believe I am surrounded by my angels and the more the merrier. That is why I am...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 61 min read
Introducing Santa’s Joy
My friend Laura calls panel quilts cheater quilts. I call them quickie quilts. I use them to balance out my masterpiece quilts that often...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 41 min read
Celebrating 404 Day!
It’s 404 Day so I am sharing my quilt Atlanta Album — This Ain’t Baltimore. In the quilting world, Baltimore Album quilts are considered...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 31 min read
Wishing You a Happy April From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round. April is no exception. It's not too hot. It's not...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 21 min read
A Day at KaiLin Gallery
I try to be intentional about supporting other quilt artists especially during Women's History Month, so when my friend Sandy Teepen's...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 301 min read
Easter Memories
Easter was a special day in my home when I was growing up. It was the culmination of intense preparation and anticipation. Preparation...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 301 min read
Studio Spring Cleaning
With spring comes spring cleaning. Here's a peak inside my studio. This is as clean as it gets. The good thing about spring cleaning is...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 291 min read
Good Friday - A Day to Plant
I am no farmer. I am actually a plant murderer, but for as long as I can remember, I have heard those who know say the spring planting...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 261 min read
EmpowerHer Exhibit Ends Friday
The EmpowerHer -- Celerating Women in the Arts exhibit held a powerful and history making Artist Talk Saturday. The exhibit features over...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 251 min read
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 241 min read
First Sunday of Spring
Like nature, my creativity renews in the spring. Grateful that I survived the harshness of winter, I enthusiastically take on new...
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