Tag Archives: African fabric

Dream in Color

Posted on November 20, 2014 by ovbrantley

Dream in Color is a quilted wallhanging that has humble beginnings. It started with 2 orphan blocks that were left over from another quilt, but it turned into a true beauty. The patchwork is surrounded by several borders including a … Continue reading →

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Where Did My Dream Month Go?

Posted on March 3, 2013 by ovbrantley

February is my dream month. It is the perfect time to reflect on ancient and recent history, to meditate and make peace and to plan a glorious future. I like the fact that it is a short month because dreams … Continue reading →

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Be Amazing

Posted on December 27, 2012 by ovbrantley

My newest quilt may be the beginning of a series. It is called Be Amazing. The message is simple. Whatever you are doing each day, do it so well that people say, “She is amazing!” Be Amazing is an African strip … Continue reading →

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Dream Like Crazy

Posted on January 29, 2012 by ovbrantley

I made Dream Like Crazy in response to a Tri-Guild challenge to make a crazy quilt. Unfortunately, I missed the meeting where it would have competed against other crazy quilts so you are the first to see this quilt. As … Continue reading →

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A Different Drummer – A New Series

Posted on July 26, 2009 by ovbrantley

Sometimes you run across a piece of fabric, and it just jumps off the shelf and inspires you to make a quilt. Such was the case when I saw the three African ladies. I just knew I had to put … Continue reading →