A Weekend With Quilt Artist Lola Jenkins
Quilt Artist Lola Jenkins was the featured Master Quilter at the 2022 Atlanta Quilt Festival. That means I had the pleasure of spending...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 10, 20221 min read
Good Trouble Quilts Exhibit Premiers at Atlanta Quilt Festival
The Atlanta Quilt Festival, now in its 14th year, premiered the Good Trouble Quilts — Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Congressman John...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 3, 20221 min read
Purses of Plenty Will Exhibit at the Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Purses of Plenty will exhibit at the Atlanta Quilt Festival from August 6th - September 2d at the Southwest Arts Center, 915...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 31, 20221 min read
Thread of the Month - July
I love thread. I have many different collections because the right thread for the right quilt can make all the difference. Since I could...
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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
Jul 25, 20221 min read
Donated! I Believe in Legal Angels
My quilt I Believe in Legal Angels was auctioned at the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) annual scholarship...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 24, 20221 min read
Fabric Shopping in Ireland
I had almost given up on finding a quilt shop in Ireland that was close enough for me to visit when I miraculously found one in Belfast...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 16, 20221 min read
Doing Touristy Things in Ireland
During our 10-day stay in Ireland, India and I did all the touristy things in between taking care of the business of the trip which was...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Singing in Cathedrals in Ireland
The business purpose of our trip was for the Atlanta Young Singers to participate in a choral festival. The choir participated in a mass...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 5, 20221 min read
Castles, Forts and Causeways in Ireland
We visited castles, forts and causeways in Ireland because they were there and had been there for a very long time. It was fun to image...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Hello Ireland!
I am kicking off the month of July with a 10 day epic adventure to Ireland with my ride-or-die daughter India. We love traveling, but...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 19, 20221 min read
Out and About Enjoying Art
I have pledged to get out more now that Covid is somewhat under control. Recently I attended the opening of Beyond Color Theory, an...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 19, 20221 min read
Happy Juneteenth!
I am spending the day reflecting on how far African Americans have come since being freed from slavery. I am reflecting on my own arc of...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Introducing Every Defiant Woman
Every Defiant Woman is the second Juneteenth quilt I have made. The quilt starts with the woman beautifully dressed and provocatively...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 10, 20221 min read
Rain, Resilience and Rainbows is a Winner!
My quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows took 1st place in the applique category at the East Cobb Quilt Show. In addition to the 1st place...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 5, 20221 min read
Today’s Whisper From My Angel
There are 8 quilts in my Whispers From My Angels series, but #5 is really speaking to me today. She says “Your time as a caterpillar has...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 4, 20221 min read
Make Your Stitches Invisible
The first Wednesday of the month is potluck Wednesday at the Welcome All Quilters guild meeting. We also have a speaker on the 1st...
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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 27, 20221 min read
Ireland, Here We Come!
It’s official! Daughter India and I are headed to Ireland this summer for a 10-day stay. We are so excited to resume our famous...
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O.V. Brantley
May 21, 20221 min read
Teams Love My Leadership Memory Quilt Workshop©
This week I presented my Leadership Memory Quilt Workshop© to the team at the Kendeda Fund. It was a delightful morning. This workshop,...
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