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Celebrate Juneteenth with the Brown Sugar Stitchers at the Atlanta History Center
There are many Juneteenth celebrations happening in Atlanta this weekend, but the Atlanta History Center will be one of the best. It will...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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Introducing Celebrating Freedom Fearlessly
Celebrating Freedom Fearlessly is one of my latest additions to my growing Juneteenth Quilt collection. I tend to enjoy collections. To...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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Introducing Celebration Under the Freedom Tree
Celebration Under the Freedom Tree is one of my latest additions to my growing Juneteenth Quilt collection. I tend to enjoy collections....
O.V. Brantley
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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A Night Out at the East Cobb Quilt Show
Preview night for the East Cobb Quilt Show was June 5th, and I was there to see my quilt Stop Disappearing! Show Up and Speak Up! spread...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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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...
O.V. Brantley
May 27, 20241 min read
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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...
O.V. Brantley
May 23, 20241 min read
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A Star Among Stars Acquired By High Museum of Art
My quilt A Star Among Stars has been acquired by the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA for their permanent collection. It is a part of a...
O.V. Brantley
May 19, 20242 min read
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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...
O.V. Brantley
May 17, 20241 min read
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Celebrating 70 years Brown v. Board of Education
Today I am celebrating the 70th anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision “Brown V. Board of Education”. The...
O.V. Brantley
May 17, 20241 min read
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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...
O.V. Brantley
May 13, 20241 min read
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“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...
O.V. Brantley
May 12, 20241 min read
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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...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 14, 20241 min read
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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...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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Introducing I Believe in Angels on High
I truly believe in angels, both heavenly and earthly. I believe I am surrounded by my angels and the more the merrier. That is why I am...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 7, 20241 min read
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Introducing Santa’s Joy
My friend Laura calls panel quilts cheater quilts. I call them quickie quilts. I use them to balance out my masterpiece quilts that often...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 6, 20241 min read
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EmpowerHer Exhibit Ends Friday
The EmpowerHer -- Celerating Women in the Arts exhibit held a powerful and history making Artist Talk Saturday. The exhibit features over...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 26, 20241 min read
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Introducing I Climbed the Great Wall With India
In 2016 India and I traveled to China with Craftours. The crafting was memorable. We learned to paint in a bottle, paper cutting and...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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Introducing I Climbed the Great Wall with My Mom
In 2017 India and I traveled to China with Craftours. The crafting was memorable. We learned to paint in a bottle, paper cutting and...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Celebrating the Confidence of Women
Progress takes confidence and daring. Do you dare to ignore the stereotypes and step confidently where no woman has ever gone? Be the one...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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A Night Out Celebrating EmpowerHER
The opening reception for EmpowerHer: A Celebration of Women in the Arts was amazing! So much art and so many people to see it. I was...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 9, 20241 min read
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