A collection of exceptional quilts by O.V. Brantley, Atlanta, GA.
Charlotte Lindsey, one of my special quilting sisters presented me with one of her magnificent creations. She entitled it Retired!. The lady in the quilt (Me) is thinking about all the wonderful things she will get to do when she is retired -- sleep late, read, take long soaking baths, travel, visit quilt shops, take classes and have fun, fun, fun!
posted by O.V. Brantley @ 7:57 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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