Evora’s Earth - A Tribute to My Mom
The most influential person in my life was my mother Evora Hicks. Every day of my life I try to be like her. She was what I call ”the...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 6, 20221 min read
Happy March!
The month of March always excites me! For me, it’s magical. While I eagerly await spring, I contemplate new beginnings. The possibilities...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 1, 20221 min read
The Joys of Africa in her New Home
When your newest collector sends you a picture of The Joys of Africa hanging in her home in the Netherlands, all you can do is smile (and...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 27, 20221 min read
Joyful Journey
I know there are dark parts to Black History, but I choose to focus on the joy — especially on Sunday. I enjoy thinking about the...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 27, 20221 min read
Good Things are Happening
Here’s anothe peek into my personal Black History. Growing up in my small southern segregated town I had never seen a black lawyer — and...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 25, 20221 min read
Praying For Daffodils
I took the plunge and planted some daffodils. Because I recently got my back yard professionally landscaped to properly blend in with my...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 23, 20221 min read
Wednesdays With the Welcome All Quilters
Some people complain about Wednesdays and call it Hump Day, as if it is an obstacle to be overcome. For me Wednesdays are joyful days...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Crossett Courthouse Steps
I will continue to share some of my personal Black History quilts until the end of the month. Since today is President’s Day, my quilt...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 20, 20221 min read
Strength and Grace
My parade of Black History quilts continues with Strength and Grace. This quilt needs no explanation. The picture speaks a thousand words.
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Praise Team Praising
February is a good month to return to creating red and white quilts for my solo exhibit of red and white quilts opening November 19,...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 14, 20221 min read
Have a Changed Heart
Happy Valentine’s Day!❣️from my red and white quilt with a message — Have a Changed Heart. ❤️ Isn’t she beautiful? I love the simplicity...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 13, 20221 min read
Ancestral Delta Star
Continuing to celebrate the “weekend of love❣️” with my red and white quilt — Ancestral Delta Star. Even though it is the weekend of...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Give Yourself a Flower Garden
My Give Yourself Flowers series of quilts celebrates the idea of being good to yourself and not waiting for someone else to do it. If you...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Introducing Snow Days are Snuggle Days
My quilt Snow Days are Snuggle Days is both the latest addition to my red and white quilt collection and my Christmas quilt collection....
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Sing a Happy Song
It’s Monday. I am grateful for another opportunity to creat a joyful and abundant life.🙏🏾😁🎶
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 6, 20222 min read
Introducing I Believe in Ancestral Angels
Finally I have returned to my I Believe in Angels series. I like to keep my angels close so I have made many angel quilts over the years....
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 3, 20221 min read
SOLD! The Joys of Africa
My quilt The Joys of Africa has been sold and shipped to her new home in the Netherlands. The Joys of Africa is part of my Africa series....
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Speaking Quilts at the Kendeda Fund Retreat
In November I was invited to participate in a retreat program sponsored by the Kendeda Fund. The participants at the retreat were thought...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Thread of the Month - January
I love thread. I have many different collections because the right thread for the right quilt can make all the difference. Since I could...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 30, 20222 min read
Introducing I Believe in Music Angels
Finally I have returned to my I Believe in Angels series. I like to keep my angels close so I have made many angel quilts over the years....
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