Posted on July 24, 2013 by ovbrantley
Tied Up in Knots by Latifah Shakir. Photo by India Brantley
Latifah Shakir
There were some amazing quilts in the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to whet your appetite for this year’s festival.
The quilt shown above is called Tied Up In Knots. It was created by Latifah Shakir.
Celebrate with us at the Opening Reception of the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival from noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The exhibit closes August 10, 2013.
Amazing quilts! Beautiful dolls! Demonstrations and unique items for sale!
See You at the Festival!
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Posted on July 23, 2013 by ovbrantley
Thinking About Her Next Quilt by Rosalind Newell. Photo by India Brantley
There were some amazing quilts in the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to whet your appetite for this year’s festival.
Rosalind Newell
The quilt shown above is called Thinking About Her Next Quilt. It was created by Rosalind Newell.
Celebrate with us at the Opening Reception of the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival from noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The exhibit closes August 10, 2013.
Amazing quilts! Beautiful dolls! Demonstrations and unique items for sale!
See You at the Festival!
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Posted on July 22, 2013 by ovbrantley
Fire by Jeanette Walton. Photo by India Brantley
There were some amazing quilts in the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to whet your appetite for this year’s festival.
Jeanette Walton
The quilt shown above is called Fire. It was created by Jeanette Walton.
Celebrate with us at the Opening Reception of the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival from noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The exhibit closes August 10, 2013.
Amazing quilts! Beautiful dolls! Demonstrations and unique items for sale!
See You at the Festival!
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Posted on July 21, 2013 by ovbrantley
Sparkling Bloom by Brenda Shelby. Photo by India Brantley
Brenda Shelby
There were some amazing quilts in the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to whet your appetite for this year’s festival.
The quilt shown above is called Sparkling Bloom. It was created by Brenda Shelby.
Celebrate with us at the Opening Reception of the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival from noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The exhibit closes August 10, 2013.
Amazing quilts! Beautiful dolls! Demonstrations and unique items for sale!
See You at the Festival!
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Posted on July 20, 2013 by ovbrantley
Splash From My Stash by Aleathia Chisolm. Photo by India Brantley
There were some amazing quilts in the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to whet your appetite for this year’s festival.
Aleathia Chisolm
The quilt shown above is called Splash From My Stash. Created by Aleathia Chisolm, it won Best Traditional Quilt at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival.
Celebrate with us at the Opening Reception of the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival from noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The exhibit closes August 10, 2013.
Amazing quilts! Beautiful dolls! Demonstrations and unique items for sale!
See You at the Festival!
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Posted on September 1, 2012 by ovbrantley
Dolls at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival
Aretha Franklin was not the only star at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. Diva dolls also had a starring role at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. Here are some of them.
Cookie Patterson curated the doll exhibit which was featured July 29, 2012 during the Opening Reception of the Festival. The Festival was held at the South Fulton Arts Center and Hammonds House Museum. It is held annually the first two weeks in August.
More dolls at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival.
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Posted on August 13, 2012 by ovbrantley
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. by Aisha Lumumba, Winner of Best of Show at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival.
Aisha Lumumba
The attendees at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival voted R.E.S.P.E.C.T. by Aisha Lumumba Best of Show in the juried exhibit at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. Thank you to all who voted.
We look forward to seeing you next year at the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival. The Festival is held the first two weeks in August at the South Fulton Arts Center and at Hammonds House Museum.
Congratulations, Aisha!
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Posted on August 13, 2012 by ovbrantley
Patchwork by Nina Moore
Nina Moore
The attendees at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival voted Nina Moore’s quilt Patchwork First Runner-Up for Best of Show in the juried exhibit of the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. Thank you to all who voted.
We look forward to seeing you next year at the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival. The Festival is held the first two weeks in August at the South Fulton Arts Center and at Hammonds House Museum.
Congratulations, Nina!
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Posted on August 11, 2012 by ovbrantley
If Quilts Could Talk by AIsha Lumumba
Aisha Lumumba, a well known author and quilt artist, will show her quilts and share the stories behind them during the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. Join Aisha Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the South Fulton Arts Center at 1 p.m. for a heartwarming experience. The South Fulton Arts Center is located at 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA.
Aisha Lumumba
Visit Aisha’s web site to see some of her amazing quilts. Her web site is www.obaquilts.com.
Aisha has recently published two books that are available on Amazon. They areGifted: Art Quilts Featuring African American History Makers and If Quilts Could Talk (My Quilts, My Stories).
This presentation is geared toward an adult audience. It is free and open to the public.
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Posted on August 6, 2012 by ovbrantley
Roses are Red by O.V. Brantley
The Atlanta Quilt Festival Exhibit continues through August 11, 2012 at South Fulton Arts Center. You will not want to miss the beautiful collection of red and white quilts.
The South Fulton Arts Center is located at 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. It is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Posted on August 3, 2012 by ovbrantley
Windblown by Maria Elkins
Maria Elkins is the guest lecturer for the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. Maria is well known for her portrait quilts which have won national prizes.
Maria Elkins
Her lecture and trunk show will take place Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the South Fulton Arts Center. Come early and view the free quilt exhibit that showcases over 50 quilts. A reception will follow Maria’s lecture.
The South Fulton Arts Center is located at 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. Admission is $10.00 at the door.
Visit Maria’s web site to learn more about her and to see her amazing quilts. Her web site is www.mariaelkins.com.
You will not want to miss this exceptional opportunity to meet Maria and see her amazing quilts up close and personal.
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Posted on July 31, 2012 by ovbrantley
Desert Garden by Marquetta Bell-Johnson
Desert Garden by Marquetta Bell-Johnson was chosen by the judges as Best Art Quilt at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. This quilt is a desert scene that features Marquetta’s hand dyed fabrics and her signature yo-yo’s.
The quilts in the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit are absolutely amazing! They are definitely a must see. The exhibit will remain up through August 11th at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The Center is open daily from 10 – 5 p.m., but will be open until 7 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012. It is closed Sunday.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. While there, make sure you cast your vote for the one quilt that you think is BEST OF SHOW.
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Posted on July 31, 2012 by ovbrantley
Sparkling Bloom by Brenda Shelby
Sparkling Bloom by Brenda Shelby was chosen by the judges as First Runner-Up in the Art Quilt Category at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. This quilt features curved piecing and is embellished with crystals.
The quilts in the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit are absolutely amazing! They are definitely a must see. The exhibit will remain up through August 11th at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The Center is open daily from 10 – 5 p.m., but will be open until 7 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012. It is closed Sunday.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. While there, make sure you cast your vote for the one quilt that you think is BEST OF SHOW.
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Posted on July 31, 2012 by ovbrantley
Splash From My Stash by Aleathia Chisolm
Splash From My Stash by Aleathia Chisolm was chosen by the judges as Best Traditional Quilt at the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. This quilt is based on the bargello pattern which Aleathia made entirely from her stash.
The quilts in the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit are absolutely amazing! They are definitely a must see. The exhibit will remain up through August 11th at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The Center is open daily from 10 – 5 p.m., but will be open until 7 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012. It is closed Sunday.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. While there, make sure you cast your vote for the one quilt that you think is BEST OF SHOW.
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Posted on July 31, 2012 by ovbrantley
Out of Africa by Melinda Rushing
Out of Africa by Melinda Rushing was chosen by the judges as First Runner Up in the Traditional Quilt Category. This quilt is based on an original block by Nicole Blackwell which Nicole created for the book Trip Around the World. It is composed of log cabin blocks with appliqué.
The quilts in the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit are absolutely amazing! They are definitely a must see. The exhibit will remain up through August 11th at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. The Center is open daily from 10 – 5 p.m., but will be open until 7 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012. It is closed Sunday.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. While there, make sure you cast your vote for the one quilt that you think is BEST OF SHOW.
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Posted on July 27, 2012 by ovbrantley
Jewels in the Castle Wall by Jeanette Walton
Jeanette Walton
Jeanette Walton’s Blue Ribbon quilt called Jewels in the Castle Wall will make a guest appearance during the opening reception of the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. The Festival opens Sunday, July 29, 2012 at noon at the South Fulton Arts Center. The Center is located at 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA.
Jewels in the Castle Wall won a Blue Ribbon at the East Cobb Quilt Show last year in the two-person quilt category. The exquisite quilting on this quilt was done by Leona Harden. This is a rare opportunity to see a Blue Ribbon quilt up close and personal. You will not be disappointed.
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Posted on July 17, 2012 by ovbrantley
Simple Play, by Aisha Lumumba, 2009.
Aisha Lumumba, a well known author and quilt artist, will show her quilts and share the stories behind them during the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. Join Aisha Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the South Fulton Arts Center at 1 p.m. for a heartwarming experience. The South Fulton Arts Center is located at 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA.
Visit Aisha’s web site to see some of her amazing quilts. Her web site iswww.obaquilts.com.
Aisha Lumumba
Aisha has recently published two books that are available on Amazon. They areGifted: Art Quilts Featuring African American History Makers and If Quilts Could Talk (My Quilts, My Stories).
This presentation is geared toward an adult audience. It is free and open to the public.
See you at the Festival! Meanwhile, follow the Clara Ford Foundation on Facebook for the latest news.
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Posted on July 12, 2012 by ovbrantley
Sparkle by Cookie Patterson
The Clara Ford Foundation will offer a Beginning Dollmaking class Saturday, August 11, 2012. The class is part of the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival activities.
Valerie Cookie Patterson
The class will be taught by Cookie Patterson at the Hammonds House Museum from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Hammonds House Museum is located at 503 Peeples Street, Atlanta, GA.
The class is free, but space is limited so you must register. Please contact Cookie Patterson at cincygirl2028@bellsouth.net to register and to receive further details about the class.
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Posted on July 8, 2012 by ovbrantley
In the Tall Grass by Nina Moore
The Clara Ford Foundation will offer a Beginning Quilting class Saturday, August 11, 2012. The class is part of the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival activities.
Nina Moore
The class will be taught by Nina Moore at the South Fulton Arts Center from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The South Fulton Arts Center is located at 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. A sewing machine is required for this class.
The class is free, but space is limited so youmust register. Please contact Nina Moore at nmoore9548@aol.com to register and to receive further details about the class.
If you have always wanted to learn to quilt, this is a great way to get started.
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Posted on July 1, 2012 by ovbrantley
Reconciliation Quilt
The most expensive quilt ever sold at auction is a Civil War-era quilt known as the Reconciliation Quilt. It was bought for $264,000 at Sotheby’s in 1991. It is now at the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska .Your quilt may not be worth that much today, but it may be 100 years from now.
Holly Anderson
Holly Anderson, Georgia’s only certified quilt appraiser, will appraise quilts at Hammonds House Museum as part of the activities of the 2012 Atlanta Quilt Festival. Appointments are available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012. Hammonds House Museum is located at 503 Peeples Street, Atlanta, GA 30310. Appraisals are $45.00 for each quilt.
All other activities of the Atlanta Quilt Festival except the Beginning Dollmaking Class will be held at the South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA.
For an appointment to get your quilt appraised, email O.V. Brantley at ovbrant@gmail.com. Payment is due at the time of the appraisal. Act fast. There are only 12 spots available.
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