Recipient of the 33rd Kuumba Award for Creativity
I was honored to be awarded the 33rd Kuumba Award by my sorors in the East Point College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. May...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 30, 20231 min read
Introducing Follow Your Kind Star
Follow Your Kind Star follows in the tradition of the friendship star quilts that danced in the ceiling of my solo exhibit “Long Time...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 20, 20231 min read
My Red and White Quilts Will Exhibit at the International Quilt Festival
My first solo exhibit Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts has been juried into the 2023...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Block 6 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Back from a spring break trip to Sarasota, FL, I am back to work on my “Winter Wonderland Wanderlust” quilt. Block 6 of 8 is composed of...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Block 5 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
I am making progress on my Winter Wonderland Wanderlust quilt. Block 5 of 8 is composed of 3 different houses. As you can see, I have...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Block 3 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Saturday is a work day, and I am making progress on my Winter Wonderland Wanderlust quilt. Block 3 of 8 is composed of 3 different...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Introducing My Christmas Wish
A cold snap in Atlanta reminded me that I never properly introduced you to My Christmas Wish. If you follow me, you know that I love the...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 29, 20231 min read
Winter Wonderland Wanderlust Underway
As I finish My Christmas Wish, I already have a new red and white house quilt underway. I love house quilts. ❤️ I named it Winter...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 20, 20231 min read
And Just Like That, It’s Over!
India and I de-installed Long Time Coming: A Retrospective Of O.V. Brantley’s Red and White Quilts, my first solo red and white quilt...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 15, 20231 min read
Have a Changed Heart on MLK Weekend
Martin Luther King weekend is a time for inner reflection. "What can I do to be a better person?" Reimagine, Resolve and Recreate. My...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 13, 20231 min read
“Circles of Sisterhood” Listed For Sale
My quilt Circles of Sisterhood is listed for sale in my studio store.
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 12, 20231 min read
“Take the First Step” Listed for Sale
My quilt Take the First Step is listed for sale in my studio store.
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Visit My Long Time Coming Exhibit
On January 6th, I gave a private tour of my exhibit Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts to members...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 8, 20231 min read
“Racism — the White Elephant in the Room #2” Listed For Sale
My quilt Racism — the White Elephant in the Room #2 was inspired by an old saying “the elephant in the room”. The saying means there is...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 8, 20231 min read
Introducing Angel of Ancestral Joy
Angel of Ancestral Joy was created as part of a series of 7 angel quilts to honor the female descendants of Clara Ford, my grandmother,...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Thrilled to be on NPR!
Check out my January 4, 2023 segment on the City Lights program on WABE, the Atlanta affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR). Visit...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Back to Work!
Back to work! I am starting the new year with my first solo quilt exhibit still ongoing. “Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V....
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 28, 20221 min read
GIFTED! Be the Brave Star
Be the Brave Light was created for and gifted to my son-in-law Eric who doubles as my quilt installer. His quilt features First Responder...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 28, 20221 min read
GIFTED! A Good Day to Curl Up With a Book
A Good Day to Curl Up With A Book was gifted to my daughter India Kleeman because she runs a candle company named Page Turning Products...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 22, 20221 min read
My Long time Coming Exhibit Artist Talk and Trunk Show
On December 3rd as part of the activities held in conjunction with my solo exhibit Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's...
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