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O.V. Brantley
Oct 1, 20222 min read
Potion to Cure Racism Exhibits at National Quilt Museum
My quilt Potion to Cure Racism will exhibit at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. It will be part of an exhibit entitled...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 29, 20221 min read
Happy National Coffee Day!
Why not celebrate coffee day with a quilt? I love coffee, so coffee often finds its way into my quilts. Whenever I travel out of the...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 23, 20221 min read
Introducing Working Happy Kawandi
I took a Kawandi class last month at the Atlanta Quilt Festival. Kawandi is the quilting technique used by women of African descent in...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 31, 20221 min read
Unexpected Gifts at the Atlanta Quilt Festival
Quilters are some of the most caring and generous people in the world. That is why I should not have been surprised when my friend Joyce...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 31, 20221 min read
Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! Returns Home
My quilt Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! was part of the Alpharetta, Ga Juneteenth exhibit from June 18 - July 29 at the Alpharetta...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 31, 20221 min read
SOLD! The Hope of Africa
My quilt The Hope Of Africa has been sold and shipped to her new home in West Palm Beach, FL. The new owner is in love with her.😍
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 26, 20221 min read
SOLD! The Heart of Africa
My quilt The Heart of Africa has been sold and shipped to her new owner. The new owner happens to be a friend so I know she is gone to a...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 25, 20221 min read
Leadership Memory Quilt Part 2
Recently, I enjoyed reconnecting with the grantees of the Kendeda Fund. They enjoyed seeing their quilt The Fight For Justice Renewed for...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! Exhibits at Alpharetta Arts Center
My quilt Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! will be part of the Juneteenth exhibit at the Alpharetta Arts Center. The exhibit runs from...
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O.V. Brantley
May 27, 20221 min read
Introducing the Heart of Africa
The Heart of Africa is the 7th quilt in what has turned into my About Africa series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it so much...
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O.V. Brantley
May 13, 20221 min read
Commissioned and DELIVERED! Connie’s Quilt Gems
I only do commissioned quilts for special people or special causes. When your neighbor wants a quilted bed runner, you create Connie’s...
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O.V. Brantley
May 12, 20221 min read
Rain, Resilience and Rainbows Exhibits at East Cobb Quilt Show
Rain, Resilience and Rainbows was juried into the East Cobb Quilt Show. See it in person at the Cobb Civic Center located at 548 South...
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O.V. Brantley
May 10, 20221 min read
Finally Found Freedom Exhibits at East Cobb Quilt Show
Finally Found Freedom was juried into the East Cobb Quilt Show. See it in person at the Cobb Civic Center located at 548 South Marietta...
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O.V. Brantley
May 2, 20221 min read
Introducing The Hope of Africa
The Hope of Africa is the 6th quilt in what has turned into my “About Africa”series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it so much...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 30, 20221 min read
Rain, Resilience and Rainbows at Quiltfest Greenville
I made the trip to Greenville, SC to see Rain, Resilience and Rainbows. And here she is! So happy to see this happy quilt with a message...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 30, 20221 min read
Finally Found Freedom at Quiltfest Greenville
I made the trip to Greenville, SC to see Finally Found Freedom. And here she is! So happy to see this historical quilt making the quilt...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 13, 20221 min read
Introducing The Romance of Africa
The Romance of Africa is the fifth quilt in what has turned into my “About Africa” series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it so...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 9, 20221 min read
Rain, Resilience and Rainbows on the Road Again
My quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows was juried into the Greenville Quiltfest scheduled for April 28-30 in Greenville, SC. If you are...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 9, 20221 min read
Finally Found Freedom on the Road Again
My quilt Finally Found Freedom was juried into Greenville Quiltfest scheduled for April 28-30 in Greenville, SC. If you are in the area,...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Favorite Fabric Marker
I absolutely love hand quilting. It relaxes me and gives me time to think. To make the experience even more special I buy beautiful hand...
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