Preview Night at the High Museum of Art
Preview night for the Patterns in Abstraction exhibit at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta was exciting and surreal for me. Even now, I...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 231 min read
A Night Out Celebrating 10 Years of Art at EDAMCC
Saturday night we celebrated 10 years of creativity at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center (EDAMCC). I was honored to...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 211 min read
Hello Summer!
It’s official! Summer is here. For us in Atlanta, it is somewhat anti-climatic because we have warm weather a large part of the year....
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 172 min read
Grab a Cup of Coffee and Let’s Talk African Fabric
I love incorporating African fabrics in my quilts. To me, they make the simplest of quilts look special and complicated. I am asked all...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 151 min read
Exhibit Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center
I was excited to deliver two of my quilts to the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center for inclusion in its 10th anniversary...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 131 min read
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 111 min read
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 102 min read
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....
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 21 min read
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
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Quilt Cruise top #1 is finished
During the Stitchin Heaven quilt cruise, we had the opportunity to work on two different quilts. They are both beautiful in their own...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 23, 20231 min read
Introducing Under the Christmas Tree
I love everything about the Christmas season so years ago I started a Christmas quilt collection. Each year I try to add a new quilt. My...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 16, 20231 min read
Opening Reception for Juneteenth Quilt Exhibit
The City of South Fulton, GA will host the Opening Reception for its Juneteenth Quilt exhibit Saturday, June 19th from 2 - 5 p.m. The...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 14, 20231 min read
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights in Alabama Case
Surprisingly, the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision that upholds the idea of one person one vote. The Court directed the...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 11, 20231 min read
Donated! I Believe in Red and White Angels
I donated my quilt I Believe in Red and White Angels to my sorority Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. It will be part of the silent auction at...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 10, 20231 min read
Introducing Finally! It’s Freedom Day!
A picture is worth a thousand words in my new Juneteenth quilt Finally! It’s Freedom Day. This applique quilt shows a trio of birds...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Panel Discussion on Black Quilts Available on YouTube
Remember the panel discussion I participated in? Read about it here. Now it is on YouTube. Here's the link.
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Sensuous Secret Garden Goes Cruising
I travel with a hand quilting project even on a quilt cruise. On this trip I worked on Block 8 of my year long applique project Sensuous...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Quilt Cruise
A quilt cruise has long been on my bucket list, and now I have finally taken the plunge. Sponsored by the Stitchin Heaven quilt shop in...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 6, 20231 min read
Hello Cozumel Mexico!
Our last port of call was Cozumel. We loved the vibe of Cozumel. Lunch was at Tequilla A-Go-Go. The food was good, and the drinks were...
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O.V. Brantley
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Hello Puerto Costa Maya!
We spent another day of shopping and sightseeing, this time in Puerto Costa Maya. I was on a mission to find the perfect “achievement...
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