O.V. BrantleyNov 22, 20221 min readIntroducing Follow Me to FreedomFollow me to Freedom started with 6 inch Underground Railroad blocks in red and white. I wanted an Underground Railroad quilt made with...
O.V. BrantleyNov 12, 20221 min readRed and White Quilts Delivered to the VenueI 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...
O.V. BrantleySep 19, 20221 min readWearing My Invisible Crown on the Day of Queen Elizabeth II’s FuneralOn 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...
O.V. BrantleySep 16, 20221 min readMy Solo Exhibit of Red and White Quilts Opens November 19th!After being postponed twice, I am so excited that my solo red and white quilt exhibit is finally going to happen. Opening reception is...
O.V. BrantleyJun 19, 20221 min readOut and About Enjoying ArtI have pledged to get out more now that Covid is somewhat under control. Recently I attended the opening of Beyond Color Theory, an...
O.V. BrantleyJan 13, 20221 min readHappy Birthday Delta Sigma Theta!My beloved sorority Delta Sigma Theta is 109 years old today! She has been responsible for many of the guiding principles of my life like...
O.V. BrantleyDec 18, 20211 min readIntroducing I Believe in Christmas AngelsEach year I try to add to my Christmas quilt collection. I Believe in Christmas Angels is a 2021 addition. The words found in her dress...
O.V. BrantleyDec 14, 20211 min readIntroducing I Believe in Red and White AngelsFinally 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....
O.V. BrantleyNov 29, 20211 min readIntroducing Reimagine SuccessWhat does success mean to you. If you are like me, it means different things at different times. When I was young, academic success meant...