African Canvas Memory Quilts

A registry of 100 unique African Canvas Memory Quilts created by quilt artist O.V. Brantley,Atlanta, Georgia. Email ovbrant@bellsouth.net for more information. Visit www.clarafordfoundation.blogspot.com to learn more about African American quilting.

: Name: O.V. Brantley; Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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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Sunday, January 14, 2007

African Christmas Tree Finds Home in Charlotte, NC

#58/100
2006

African Christmas Tree is a companion piece to African Christmas Melody. It measures 17 x 40 inches. It also has red binding and sashing in keeping with the season. However, the back of the quilt has a gold tinged Christmas tree fabric. The quilt is embellished on the front with Christmas applique patches and other Christmas motifs.

African Christmas Tree was purchased by a collector in Charlotte, NC.

African Canvas Memory Quilts

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Sunday, January 14, 2007

African Christmas Tree Finds Home in Charlotte, NC

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