A collection of exceptional quilts by O.V. Brantley, Atlanta, GA.
I suppose when anyone begins a craft, it is normal to practice on family members first. I was no different. Over the years, I have made several quilts for my daughter India. Looking back on it, I tended to be inspired by whatever was going on in her life – ballet, boys, the school dance. Now that she is a teenager who knows what inspirations await!
posted by O.V. Brantley @ 9:46 AM
Soon after beginning to quilt, I inherited eight of my grandmother's quilts. My grandmother Clara Ford was born December 12, 1892 and died May 20, 1966. She lived and quilted in Crossett, Arkansas. My mother was one of her six children. This site is dedicated to her memory,the preservation of her quilts and the preservation of antique quilts made by African Americans. I started quilting as a way to balance the stress in a high profile job. Along the way, I found my bliss. I love the notion of putting together pieces that may be ugly standing alone, but become gloriously beautiful when made a part of the whole. I love sharing my bliss by giving my quilts to others. I am a founding member of the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild in Atlanta. The members are predominantly African American, and their unique view of color and style is a source of constant inspiration for me. I am the founder of the Clara Ford Foundation, a foundation that honors my grandmother's quilts.
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