November 27, 2009 by ovbrantley
I Believe in Angels #1, 23 x 21 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2009. For Sale at www.ovbrant.etsy.com.
After a hard day of fighting crowds at the mall, I hope you will be ready for a saner environment. I am looking forward to seeing you at my Neighbors Jewelry and Quilt Holiday Open House this Saturday and Sunday from 2- 7 p.m. In addition to the other quilts in my Studio Store that you have been eyeing, I am anxious to share my new “I Believe in Angels” series with you.
The address is 500 Stonebriar Way, SW, Atlanta, GA. I look forward to sharing some holiday cheer with you.
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November 26, 2009 by ovbrantley
Life is Good, 72 x 84 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2002.
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November 24, 2009 by ovbrantley
Evora's Earth, 85 x 96 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2001.
Angels have been all around me this week as I began creating a new series of quilts. All of these quilts will feature angels. I have not placed a limit on the number of quilts in this series because angels should be unlimited.
When I moved into my new home in 1999, my mother gave me a set of towels embroidered with the words ”I Believe in Angels” as a housewarming gift. They have hung in my guest bathroom ever since. I can’t bear to change them. So I guess I always knew I would eventually turn to angels in my quilts.
Detail of angel in Evora's Earth
When the Brown Sugar Stitchers announced an angel block exchange, it seemed just the nudge that I needed. After researching and viewing many angels, I ultimately decided to start out with the angel in Evora’s Earth, the quilt that honors my mother.
I already know this will be a special series of quilts.
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November 23, 2009 by ovbrantley
Sonja's Legacy, 55 x 58 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2009.
The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA)commissioned me to make a quilt for its outgoing president Sonja Natasha Brown. Fellow GABWA member Jamala McFadden revealed a few of Sonja’s favorite things, and her president’s message on the web site revealed her goals and aspirations for the organization. From this information, Sonja’s Legacy was born.
The front of the quilt is beautiful, but the back of the quilt is equally special. It contains pictures of various activities undertaken by the organization throughout the year, as well as a label that documents the quilt.
Sonja loved the quilt, and I loved making it.
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November 22, 2009 by ovbrantley
My Heart's Desire, 53 x 64 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2009.
As is our custom, yesterday, the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild gathered at the Carrie Steele Pitts Home for Children to present quilts to the children. This is always the highlight of my quilting year. It puts everything in perspective when you are able to give something special to someone who has so little.
My quilt went to a beautiful young lady who gave me the best hug ever. She said she really loved the quilt and knew I had worked hard on it. This is why I quilt.
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November 17, 2009 by ovbrantley
Have a Cup of Tea -- It's a Beautiful Fall Day, 23 x 23 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2009. For sale at ovbrant.etsy.com
It’s been unseasonably warm in Atlanta which is why we love living in Atlanta. For those lucky enough to have a convertible, it’s great cruising weather. For those lucky enough to have a porch, it’s great sittin’ weather. Problems seem to melt away when everything around you is so beautiful.
My newest quilt in the Have a Cup a Tea series is a reminder to appreciate nature’s beauty no matter what else is going on.
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November 15, 2009 by ovbrantley
Everything in my studio store is 10% off between November 13 and 20, 2009. This sale is part of a promotion sponsored by the Quiltsy Team on ETSY.
If you like bargains, now is the time. As you know, all of my quilts are one of a kind. In addition to my store, there are many talented artisans who have their goods for sale on ETSY. I encourage you to take a look.
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November 14, 2009 by ovbrantley
The last Neighbors Jewelry and Quilt Open House was a huge success. As promised, we have scheduled one during the holidays so that you can pick up that extra special Christmas gift.
For those who may not know, my neighbor Connie makes awesome jewelry. We decided to team up for some one-stop shopping.
Our Neighbors Jewelry and Quilt Holiday Open House will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 28 and 29, 2009 from 2:00 pm -7:00 pm in the Regency Hills Subdivision, 500 Stonebriar Way SW, Atlanta, GA 30331.
Connie and I are looking forward to seeing you. Feel free to bring friends to enjoy refreshments, to see beautiful original handmade quilts and jewelry, and most importantly, to reconnect!
Purchase if you see something that you like but don’t feel that you must! My quilts will be offered at 20 percent off the regular price for the open house. To preview the items I will have for sale, visit my Studio Store at www.ovbrant.etsy.com.
I look forward to seeing you.
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November 13, 2009 by ovbrantley
Brittany Hervey modeling her Granny's hat and fur.
India, a tired photographer
This week found us helping India out with an assignment in her photography class at Lovett. I became the wardrobe mistress. Brittany was the model and, of course, India was the photographer.
I am sure she is doing something spectacular with her photos, but here are my snapshots from the day. Sometimes, it’s great to make believe.
If I must say so myself, those pretty girls are a chip off the old block!
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November 11, 2009 by ovbrantley
Let's Pull Together, 31 x 32 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2009. For sale at www.ovbrant.etsy.com.
Veterans certainly do their part in making this world a safer and better place, but there is much the rest of us can do to enrich our communities. Volunteer! Serve! Make your small corner of the world a better place.
Let’s Pull Together, the quilt shown above, gets its name from the Australian center panel. The kangaroos appear to be trying to hold hands in a fun game of tug of war.
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