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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Last Chance to See the Quilts of the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival
Posted on August 10, 2013 by ovbrantley
Choose to Bloom by O.V. Brantley
Today is the last day to see the quilts of the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival. The Festival exhibit ends at 5 p.m. today. The exhibit is at South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. Be sure to vote for Best of Show while you are there.
Thank you for your support of the 2013 Atlanta Quilt Festival. The Festival is held each year during the first two weeks in August.
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Red and White Quilt Exhibit Continues Through August 11
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.
See you at the Festival!
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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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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Posted on February 12, 2012 by ovbrantley
Roses are Red by O.V. Brantley
O.V. Brantley
For those who may not receive real flowers for Valentine’s Day, O.V. Brantley shares her quilt Roses are Red. This quilt features many shades of red in pieced blocks that are borderd by a needle turn applique floral border. The exquisite machine quilting was done by Sylvia Davis.
Happy Valentine’s Day From the Clara Ford Foundation!
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Complicated Christmas Star
Posted on December 11, 2011 by ovbrantley
Complicated Christmas Star, 57 x 57 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2011. For sale at http://www.ovbrant.etsy.com
Life gets complicated right about now. Family on the way. House not clean. Christmas cards not mailed. Tree not up. Only two weeks left to get everything done!
Don’t panic. Breathe deeply and try to enjoy the journey.
O.V. Brantley
Complicated Christmas Star is a traditional quilt with a twist. The pattern is called labyrinth. The beautiful longarm quilting in a holly leaf pattern with variegated thread was done by Maxine Moore.
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