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Snow Days are Snuggle Days
No snow on the ground in Atlanta, but it is cold enough to snow so that's reason enough to share Snow Days are Snuggle Days. We love our...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 22, 20231 min read


Brown Sugar Stitchers Celebrate the Holiday Season
A good time was had by all at the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild holiday brunch. We said thank you to outgoing president Peggy Martin...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 21, 20231 min read


Christmas at Walmart
It’s about time to plan my annual Christmas shopping trip to Walmart. There is nothing like it.❣️You just never know what you will see or...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 21, 20231 min read


Almost Christmas
One week from today Santa will be very busy sliding down chimneys and delivering toys to good girls and boys. Don’t forget to leave the...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 18, 20231 min read


Christmas After You Left
I know the holidays can be a sad time for some who have lost loved ones. I incorporate my angels into my Christmas celebrations and spend...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 16, 20231 min read


Welcome All Quilters Celebrate the Holiday Season
The Welcome All Quilters gathered this week for its annual holiday brunch hosted by City Councilwoman Helen Willis. Councilwoman Willis...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 15, 20231 min read


Christmassy Library
My quilt Flowers Hoping to Be Free presideS over my library during the Christmas season. I love the timeless elegance of this quilt....
O.V. Brantley
Dec 12, 20231 min read


Christmas Ribbons
I enjoy wrapping gifts, and I try to avoid gift bags whenever I can. I think beautiful wrapping sends a silent signal of love. Recently I...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Give Yourself Southern Christmas Flowers
I find every opportunity to give myself flowers. Christmas is no exception. In Atlanta many flowers bloom in December so why not give...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 10, 20231 min read


Christmas on Stonebriar
The Christmas trees (3) are decorated, and the Christmas quilts are hung. It is officially Christmas on Stonebriar.
O.V. Brantley
Dec 7, 20231 min read


Angels are Everywhere
Angels are out in force during the holiday season. I imagine they are enjoying the smiles, the music and the smells from the kitchen all...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 4, 20231 min read


Happy December!
December is the most magical month of the year, and I can't wait to make magic. Welcome to December!
O.V. Brantley
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Christmas Quilts Come Out to Play
It's time to take my Christmas quilts out of storage. I have quite a few so it takes a while, but it is not Christmas at my house until I...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Black Friday! Shop ‘Til You Drop!
It's Black Friday! Don't be late. Get out there and get your shopping done early!
O.V. Brantley
Nov 24, 20231 min read


30 Days Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: It’s not Christmas, but it feels like it to me. I am so excited that my solo exhibit of red and white...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 1, 20231 min read


Introducing Under the Christmas Tree
I love everything about the Christmas season so years ago I started a Christmas quilt collection. Each year I try to add a new quilt. My...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Introducing My Christmas Wish
A cold snap in Atlanta reminded me that I never properly introduced you to My Christmas Wish. If you follow me, you know that I love the...
O.V. Brantley
Feb 18, 20231 min read


Hand Quilting My Christmas Wish
While I am immersed in red and white, I must report that I finished hand quilting My Christmas Wish. To finish hand quilting a quilt is...
O.V. Brantley
Jan 22, 20231 min read


Cognac
Easing into 2023 with football and my quilt “Cognac.” Happy New Year!!🏈🥂🍾🍷🍸🍹🙏🏾
O.V. Brantley
Dec 31, 20221 min read


Watch Night
Growing up in a small town in Arkansas, we did not have New Year’s Eve parties. We went to First Baptist Church and “watched” the New...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 31, 20221 min read
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