A collection of exceptional quilts by O.V. Brantley, Atlanta, GA.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Justin's Sweet Home Finds a New Home
Remember Justin's Sweet Home? At the time I made it, it was for no particular purpose. Now it is gone to Milwaukee to live with Ms. Eileen Beard. When Ms. Beard was diagnosed with breast cancer, my nephew Lance Reed who is one of her co-workers, organized the effort to get her a quilt.
My quilts have been known to have healing powers. In fact, all things made with love have healing powers.
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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