O.V. Speaks Quilts

Finding creative ways to celebrate Black History Month is always fun. The name of the game is just to be intentional about acknowledging,...

I am happy to share that I am the new owner of this beautiful artwork by Kenneth Zakee. It is part of the Atlanta Quilt Festival's Good...

Black History Month is not complete without a word about the land. After all, it was cotton and the desire for free labor To pick it that...

If your circumstances are dire, you must dream powerfully. Or as my quilt puts it, Dream Like Crazy. Your heart's desire starts with a...

Spend some time during Black History Month learning more about where it all began for African Americans. Or as we like to say -- learning...

We have made it through half of Black History Month. What a joyful journey it has been with celebrations of every kind everywhere. There...

In addition to music, art, books, movies and dance, there are always many quilt exhibits during Black History Month. I am determined to...

Can you say happy dance?💃🏽 The love of music and dance has always been a force in African American culture, but can you imagine the joy...

Yesterday's Black History Month adventure took me to the High Museum to see Sonya Clark's exhibit We are Each Other. My favorite part of...

Imagine the courage it took for slaves to take the leap of faith and travel north. When was the last time you traveled somewhere with no...

Black History Month should be a reminder to all black people that it is important to tell your own story. After alll, who knows it better...

Several of my quilts will be part of the Low Country African American Cultural Arts Festival quilt exhibit January 30 - February 3, 2024...

Recently my Black History travels took me to Athens, Georgia home of the University of Georgia and the Brenda and Larry Thompson...

I am still reflecting on Black History. Black History begins in Africa, so I try to honor that heritage whenever possible in my quilts. I...

As I reflect on Black History, I realize that my life is black history. Born in the segregated south in 1954, I have witnessed the arc of...

My quilt Martin's Dream was my first Black History Month quilt, and it is still my favorite. Martin's dream is realized in the border of...

I am so excited that Amazon is featuring my quilt Finally Found Freedom on its Black Histroy Month Home Page. A click on my quilt takes...

I am kicking off my personal celebration Black History Month by revisiting some of my favorite African American authors. I have created...

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...

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...