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O.V. Brantley
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Santa’s Secret Weapon
It seems I keep adding Christmas trees to my collection. I am officially up to 4 Christmas trees in my house with one more on the way....
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 23, 20221 min read
It’s COLD in Atlanta!
It's not snowing, but it is cold as hell. We are hunkering down and determined to keep warm as we celebrate Christmas. I hope you and...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 22, 20221 min read
My Long time Coming Exhibit Artist Talk and Trunk Show
On December 3rd as part of the activities held in conjunction with my solo exhibit Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 17, 20221 min read
Christmas Shopping
How's Your Christmas shopping going? Only one more week to get all those gifts under the tree!
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 14, 20221 min read
SOLD! Give Yourself a Thoughtful Flower
Give Yourself a Thoughtful Floiwer has been sold and shipped to her new home in East Point, GA. I know she is gone to a good home. Give...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 13, 20221 min read
It’s Almost Christmas
Unseasonably warm weather in Atlanta cannot dampen my Christmas spirit. I just keep reminding myself that it is Almost Christmas, and my...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 11, 20221 min read
Friendship Stars in My Solo Red and White Quilt Exhbit
Someone once said, “if you see a turtle on a fence post, you know it did not get there by itself.” That is the way I feel about my life....
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Grateful For My Partners
Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts is presented in partnership with Fulton County Arts and Culture...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 5, 20221 min read
SOLD! Seek the Sun
My quilt Seek the Sun has been sold and shipped to her new home in Tucson, Arizona. I know she will love her new home.
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Join Me For My Artist Talk Saturday
As part of the activities of Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts, I will participate in an Artist...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Behind the Scenes at the Long Time Coming Exhibit Installation
Installation of my red and white quilt exhibit was creative and fun. I was determined to have quilts hanging from the ceiling, so my...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Red and White Quilts Delivered to the Venue
I spent this week taking 20 years of red and white quilts out of storage. I caressed them and reminisced about why I made them. I gave...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 30, 20221 min read
A Magical Night at the National Quilt Museum
Daughter India and I made the trip to the National quilt Museum in Paducah, KY to attend the opening reception for Say Your Piece --...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 8, 20221 min read
Introducing The Wonders of Africa
The Wonders of Africa is the 8th 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
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 28, 20221 min read
Secret Plans For my Solo Red and White Quilt Exhibit
When you have secret plans for your red and white quilt exhibit that are too big to be completed alone, you call in your best creative...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 25, 20221 min read
SOLD! Bazaarly Big and Beautiful #6
My quilt Bazaarly Big and Beautiful #6 was purchased by the UNCF as a retirement gift for one of its Board members. I was wondering if...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Wearing My Invisible Crown on the Day of Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
On the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral we can all reflect on the qualities of a great queen — duty, service grace and joy. So today I...
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