Ancestral Christmas, art quilt, by O.V. Brantley.
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Wishing You A Joyous Holiday Season
Posted on December 4, 2014 by ovbrantley
Merry Christmas, by O.V. Brantley
The Clara Ford Foundation wishes you a joyous holiday season. We look forward to seeing you at the 2015 Atlanta Quilt Festival in August. Click the donations button on the left to learn how you can support our programs.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted on May 12, 2013 by ovbrantley
Najah’s Smile by Nicole Blackwell, 2007.
The beautiful quilt shown above was done by Nicole Blackwell in 2007. It is called Najah’s Smile.
Happy Mother’s Day from the Clara Ford Foundation!
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Happy President’s Day!
Posted on February 18, 2013 by ovbrantley
This quilt honoring President Barack Obama was created by Aisha Lumumba. It is called A Change Has Come.
See more of Aisha’s quilt on her web site at www.obaquilts.com and at the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival which will be held July 28 – August 10, 2013 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — A Day of Service
Posted on January 21, 2013 by ovbrantley
Behind Every Great Man by Anita Crosby
We hope you are spending the day in a way that carries the dream forward.
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
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Celebrate Hope and Change
Posted on January 20, 2013 by ovbrantley
Be the Change by Elisa Woods
When President Barack Obama was elected 4 years ago, he inspired quilters to preserve the moment in quilts. Shown above is one such quilt created by Elisa Woods.
This weekend, we celebrate another 4 years of hope and change.
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The Clara Ford Wishes You Great Joy During the Holiday Season
Posted on December 7, 2012 by ovbrantley
Merry Christmas aka Christmas Cheater by Laura Sorton
The Clara Ford Foundation wishes you great joy during the holiday season. We will share some beautiful, one-of-a-kind Christmas quilts with you this month to add to your holiday cheer.
This beautiful quilt is called Merry Christmas by Laura Sorton. It is a panel quilt. It is not too late to make someone a quilt for Christmas. Get going!
Laura Sorton
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted on November 19, 2012 by ovbrantley
Paranoid Tom by Aleathia Chisolm, 2009.
The Clara Ford Foundation wishes you safe travels and a
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Beautiful Leaves
Posted on September 23, 2012 by ovbrantley
Beautiful Leaves by Charlotte Lindsey
Charlotte Lindsey
The beautiful foliage of autumn has always been an inspiration to quilters. Enjoy this beautiful leaf quilt by Charlotte Lindsey. It is called Beautiful Leaves. The colors are breath-taking — just like Mother Nature.
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Happy Independence Day!
Posted on July 4, 2012 by ovbrantley
4th of July by Charlotte Lindsey, 2008.
Charlotte Lindsey
Wow! What a quilt!
The lovely quilt shown here is called 4th of July. It was made by Charlotte Lindsey.
If you do not have a fireworks show on your calendar tonight, this quilt is the next best thing.
Happy Independence Day!
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On the Course
Posted on May 27, 2012 by ovbrantley
On the Course by Rhonda Barrow
Rhonda Barrow
The Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off the summer season. Warm weather has arrived and outdoor activities beckon.
How will you spend your time outdoors? Rhonda Barrow suggests it should be On the Course.
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Spelman College
Posted on May 20, 2012 by ovbrantley
Spelman College by Michelle Willis
Michelle Willis
This is the time of year for graduation, so we pause to honor all the graduates. We know their future is bright.
This week’s featured quilt spotlights Spelman College, one of the most renowned colleges in the country. Michelle Willis is the creator of this stunning quilt that honors her alma mater. Michelle is a proud graduate of Spelman.
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Happy Mother’s Day from the Clara Ford Foundation!
Posted on May 13, 2012 by ovbrantley
Clara’s Scrap Bag, 70 x 89 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2001.
Clara Ford
Clara Ford was the mother of six children: Allen, Ray, Matthew, Emma, Evora and Ruth. Her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her quilts. Eight of her quilts remain, stored in treasured status, ready to inspire future generations. These quilts will be available for viewing at the 2012 Atlanta Arts Festival which opens at noon July 29, 2012 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA.
Shown above is a quilt that honors Clara. It was made by O.V. Brantley, her granddaughter. The quilt is called Clara’s Scrap Bag.
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African Girl
Posted on May 6, 2012 by ovbrantley
African Girl by Patricia Batine
Patricia Batine
The featured quilt of the week is called African Girl. She was created by Patricia Batine. This quilt is part of the Sewjourner’s Quilt Guild exhibit at the Southwest Arts Center.
The Southwest Art Center is located at 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA. The exhibit will remain on display until May 18, 2012.
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Sewjourners Quilt Guild Exhibit at SW Arts Center
Posted on April 29, 2012 by ovbrantley
Home and Hearth by Sewjourners Quilt Guild
The featured quilt of the week is called Home and Hearth. It was a group project by the members of the Sewjourners Quilt Guild.
The Sewjourners Quilt Guild opened its ninth annual exhibit Friday night with a large and appreciative crowd at the Southwest Arts Center. One of the highlights of the exhibit was Home and Hearth that was won by a lucky attendee.
The exhibit will remain on display until May 18, 2012. The Southwest Arts Center is located at 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA.
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Miss Suzy Q
Posted on April 22, 2012 by ovbrantley
Miss Suzy Q by Bessie Barnett
Bessie Barnett
Are you ready for April showers? The girls in this quilt are. They are stylishly dressed in their rain boots and coordinating umbrellas.
This quilt is called Miss Suzy Q, and it was created by Bessie Barnett.
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Celebrate Earth Month!
Posted on April 15, 2012 by ovbrantley
Max's Mother Earth by Maxine Moore
It seems different celebrations are popping up all the time. This month is Earth Month!
Maxine Moore
We have a quilt for every celebration. This week the featured quilt is called Max’s Mother Earth. It was created by Maxine Moore.
The pattern for this quilt is called Mother Earth, and it was created by Dot Collins. Trust me, this is not a quickie quilt. If you want to make this quilt, give yourself about a year!
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Just Friends
Posted on April 8, 2012 by ovbrantley
Just Friends by Nina Moore, 2011. Photo by India Brantley
One of the best loved past times of quilters is to exchange blocks. These exchanges may have rules such as being required to use a certain color, a certain block, etc. Sometimes there are no rules.
Nina Moore
The featured quilt of the week is called Just Friends by Nina Moore. A group of eight friends contributed two blocks each to make this 16 block quilt. Nina’s color choice for the sashing makes a stunning quilt.
Just Friends was exhibited at the 2011 Atlanta Quilt Festival along with three of the other quilts from this exchange. See more of Nina’s work at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival opening July 29, 2012 and continuing through August 11, 2012 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. Nina will also teach a Beginning Quilting class at South Fulton Arts Center on August 11, 2012.
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Rotation of Cross
Posted on April 1, 2012 by ovbrantley
Rotation of Cross by Mary Maynard
Mary Maynard
In recognition of the holy season, this week’s featured quilt is Rotation of Cross by Mary Maynard. Mary used a stained glass window technique learned in a class taught by Regina Carter.
Rotation of Cross won Best of Show at the 2011 Atlanta Quilt Festival. See more of Mary’s work at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival opening July 29, 2012 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The Festival will continue through August 11, 2012.
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Mae’s Garden
Posted on March 25, 2012 by ovbrantley
Mae's Garden by Elisa Woods
Plant nurseries were jam packed this weekend with people buying new plants for their yards and gardens. If you don’t have a green thumb but love plants, this week’s featured quilt is for you.
Elisa Woods
The featured quilt of the week is called Mae’s Garden by quilter Elisa Woods. The pattern is called Blooming Nine Patch. The pattern makes an amazing quilt so long as you choose your fabrics carefully.
You can see more of Elisa’s work at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival opening July 29, 2012 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA.
Meanwhile, this quilt should get you in a spring time mood.
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