Tag Archives: South Fulton Arts Center
2016 Atlanta Quilt Festival Was a Huge Success
Each August my life is filled with joy and gratitude as my friends and I host the Atlanta Quilt Festival. The 2016 edition of the Atlanta Quilt Festival ended yesterday. By all measures it was a huge success. Thank you … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016 Atlanta Quilt Festival, African American quilter, applique quilt, Disagreement, fabric art, First Lady, Give Yourself a Dream Flower, Give Yourself a Flower Garden, O.V. Brantley, patchwork, South Fulton Arts Center, Star of Mu, wallhanging, www.etsy.com/shop/OVBrantleyQuilts
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“Be Bold” Finds a New Home
My quilt Be Bold was recently sold and shipped to a collector in Virginia. She says she loves it just as the visitors at the 2015 Atlanta Quilt Festival did when it greeted them as they entered the South Fulton Arts Center. … Continue reading
A Day With Quilt Artist Bisa Butler
All artists are inspired by other artists. Quilters are no different. This weekend I am part of a lucky group of quilters who will take a Master Quilting Class with Bisa Butler. She will teach her technique for making collage portrait … Continue reading
Be Bossy is Part of the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival Exhibit
Be Bossy is making her public debut at the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival July 27th – August 9th at South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. Stop by to see her in person. The exhibit is open daily from … Continue reading
“Choose to Bloom” Makes Guest Appearance at Atlanta Quilt Festival
Many of you have followed my Choose to Bloom journey as I posted the individual blocks and borders that make up this quilt. It is finally finished, and it is as beautiful in person as it was in my head. … Continue reading
On My Darkest Day I See Light
My quilts tend to document my life or at least remind me of things my mother taught me. On My Darkest Day I See Light is such a quilt. Some days, life sucks! But even on those days, there is … Continue reading
Atlanta Album (This Ain’t Baltimore) Appraised During 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival
One of my treasured heirlooms Atlanta Album (This Ain’t Baltimore) was appraised during the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival by Holly Anderson. Quilt appraisals are one of the activities always offered during the Festival. The Clara Ford Foundation will sponsor the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival at … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival, 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival, African American quilter, Atlanta Album (This Ain't Baltimore), Clara Ford Foundation, fabric art, holly anderson, O.V. Brantley, South Fulton Arts Center
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My Red and White Quilts at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival
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These quilts were part of the red and white quilt exhibit at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival held at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Wins Best of Show at 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. won “Best of Show” at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival in the juried exhibit. It was created by Aisha Lumumba. The Clara Ford Foundation will sponsor the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA the first two weeks in August. Mark … Continue reading
Desert Garden Wins Best Art Quilt at 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival
Desert Garden won “Best Art Quilt” at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival in the juried exhibit. It was created by Marquetta Bell-Johnson. The Clara Ford Foundation will sponsor the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA the first two weeks in August. … Continue reading
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