A collection of exceptional quilts by O.V. Brantley, Atlanta, GA.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Joe Rickman Gets Bold New Beginning
Joe Rickman was going through some life challenges at the time of my retirement. Joe, who is an investigator in the office, often came by the office to talk quilts and every other thing under the sun. Sometmes he would come by as he put it, "just to make me smile."
I hope when Joe feels challenged, that he will wrap himself up in Bold New Beginnings, calm himself and make the right decision.
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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