Wishing You a Happy June From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but June is perfect porch season in Atlanta, Ga....
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O.V. Brantley
May 291 min read
Speaking Quilts at the Quilt Africa Summit
I am excited that I have been invited to be a speaker at the 2024 Quilt Africa Summit. I will share my story on July 13th. The entire...
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O.V. Brantley
May 271 min read
Introducing Give Yourself a Flower That Lives Free
I have returned to my “Give Yourself Flowers” series with Give Yourself a Flower That Lives Free. This series is my reminder to always...
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O.V. Brantley
May 231 min read
Winter Wonderland Wanderlust Juried Into International Quilt Festival
I am pleased and excited to share that my quilt Winter Wonderland Wanderlust has been juried into the International Quilt Festival. It...
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O.V. Brantley
May 171 min read
Purses of Plenty Acquired By High Museum of Art
My quilt Purses of Plenty has been acquired by the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA for their permanent collection. I donated it to the...
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O.V. Brantley
May 131 min read
Introducing Sizzling Soulful Sunset
Sizzling Soulful Sunset was inspired by the beautiful flower panel by Stephanie Brandenburg. The vibrant colors in the flower made me...
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O.V. Brantley
May 121 min read
“Be Confidently Daring” Exhibiting at Enzo Restaurant
My Mother’s Day celebration took “My Team” and me to Enzo Restaurant because I wanted to see my quilt Be Confidently Daring hanging in...
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O.V. Brantley
May 111 min read
Wishing You a Happy May From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but May is one of the best. Many flowers are in full...
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O.V. Brantley
May 61 min read
GIFTED! Quilts in My “Kissed By An Elephant” Series
My “Kissed By an Elephant” series was created as a metaphor for unspeakable joy. We love elephants in my family because they are strong,...
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O.V. Brantley
May 11 min read
Introducing Dream Big Addison!
My first grandchild is on the way, so of course I made a quilt to document the joyful occasion. I love memory quilts and try to document...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 291 min read
A Day in Trilith
Dropping off a quilt for a future exhibit gave me the opportunity to explore Trilith. Trilith describes itself as a “place where makers...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 261 min read
Rain, Resilience and Rainbows Left on the Cutting Room Floor
I am very happy with my pages in Quiltfolk Magazine, but there is never room for everything. The Quiltfolk photographers took some...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 231 min read
Media Alert! Featured in QuiltFolk Magazine
The April issue of QuiltFolk Magazine is out and I am honored and excited to be in it. Pictures from my photo shoot and from the magazine...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 221 min read
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 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 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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