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Flying Free Over the Allure of the Seas
Day 2 of our cruise was spent at sea as we travelled from Port Canaveral, FL to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic. There is a lot to do on...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Atlanta’s Abundant Autumn
Fall officially begins September 22nd in Atlanta, but since I will be in the Caribbean enjoying palm trees, beaches and drinks with...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Wishing You a Happy September From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but September is when nature teases us as she...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 1, 20241 min read


A Very Personal Tour of Michigan Law
During my visit to the University of Michigan for the big football game against rival Ohio State, the boyfriend gave me a tour of the...
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Nov 28, 20231 min read


Football Saturday in the Big House
The boyfriend decided that I should not live another day without seeing the Michigan vs. Ohio State game in person. He is a graduate of...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 27, 20231 min read


Thanksgivings Past
One of the wonderful things about Thanksgiving is that we pause to remember our ancestors in a joyful way. Memories of delicious smells...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Working Hard and Playing Hard in Houston
India and I always build in some down time on our trips. After presenting four Gallery Talks each day for three straight days for both my...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Happy Birthday Jackie!
We celebrated Jackie Jackson-Harvey's birthday at the Welcome All Quilters meeting this week. She brought her "made from scratch" caramel...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 11, 20231 min read


Fall 25% Off Sale Happening Now!
Everything in my store is 25% off until December 11th. Don't miss this opportunity to get your original one-of-a-kind quilt. Gift items...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 11, 20231 min read


An Angel and Her Quilt
Exhibiting the 47 red and white quilts in my Long Time Coming exhibit was exciting and busy. I also had two quilts in the Good Trouble...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 7, 20231 min read


At the Pinnacle of the Quilting World!
I am actually here! It still feels like a dream that I have a solo exhibit of 47 quilts exhibiting at the International Quilt Festival....
O.V. Brantley
Nov 5, 20231 min read


Wishing You a Happy November From My Porch!
I try to practice gratitude everyday, but November is a month when an extra dose of gratitude is in order. Sitting on my porch enjoying...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 1, 20231 min read


1 Day Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: My exhibit includes 20 friendship star quilts that hung from the ceiling during the premier exhibit....
O.V. Brantley
Oct 30, 20231 min read


My Witches are Producing Powerful Potions
Welcome to the spooky scary season! My witches are in the kitchen stirring up powerful potions. The witch behind this quilt is a good...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 29, 20231 min read


2 Days Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: My exhibit includes 20 friendship star quilts that hung from the ceiling during the premier exhibit....
O.V. Brantley
Oct 29, 20231 min read


Witches Just Want to Play!
Welcome to the spooky scary season! I think this witch just wants someone to play with besides that frog. She is probably a good witch....
O.V. Brantley
Oct 28, 20231 min read


3 Days Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: My exhibit includes 20 friendship star quilts that hung from the ceiling during the premier exhibit....
O.V. Brantley
Oct 28, 20231 min read


The Witches are Here!
Welcome to the spooky scary season. The witches are here. Come on in. 🧙🏾👧🏾🌅🖼🙏🏾
O.V. Brantley
Oct 27, 20231 min read


Welcome to the Spooky Scary Season!
Welcome to the Spooky Scary Season from my witches who have come out to play. There are good witches and bad witches at my house. Which...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hoping those who are fighting this terrible disease get stronger and stronger.🙏🏾
O.V. Brantley
Oct 13, 20231 min read
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