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O.V. Brantley
6 hours ago1 min read
Christmas Traditions
Only two weeks left to get it all in. I observe all of the Christmas traditions, but my Christmas traditions always include creating a...
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O.V. Brantley
2 days ago1 min read
Santa’s Secret Weapon
Santa’s Secret Weapon, 38 X 52 inch Christmas appliqué quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2007. NFS. Christmas decoration in my home includes four...
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O.V. Brantley
4 days ago1 min read
The Reason For the Season
Although I enjoy all the commercial aspects of Christmas, as a Christian, I also take time to reflect on the true meaning of the season....
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O.V. Brantley
4 days ago1 min read
Christmas on Stonebriar (My Home)
In my last post you saw my quilt Crossett Christmas which represents my growing up years in a small country town in Arkansas where I...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 51 min read
Why I Love Christmas
My quilt Crossett Christmas is my reminder of where my love for Christmas began. Some of my happiest memories growing up were during the...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 31 min read
International Superstar Baby Addison was Tortured! (Not Really)
Recently we organized a girls day out to take International Superstar Baby Addison to get her ears pierced. India, Brittany and I...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 21 min read
Happy December From My Porch
Although we have a few cold days in December, we also have many mild days it December that are perfect for porch sitting. The holidays...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 271 min read
Thanksgiving Eve is Finally Here
I love the thought of Thanksgiving, but I am not an action person where Thanksgiving is concerned. In other words, I hate to cook and...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 231 min read
Introducing Choose Happy #6
Choose Happy #6, 27 X 29 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #6 is the last quilt in my new...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 182 min read
A Visit With A Star Among Stars
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has been exhibiting my quilt A Star Among Stars since June in its Patterns in Abstraction exhibit. Now...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 151 min read
Introducing Choose Happy #5
Choose Happy #5, 27 x 27 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #5 is part of a new series of my...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 131 min read
Waiting For Rainbows
Now that it has been a week since the downpour of a disappointing election, a reminder from my quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows might...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 11 min read
Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival
Addison, India and I flew from Atlanta to Houston in time to attend Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival. Maybe it was...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 301 min read
Happy Halloween from Potion to Cure Racism
My quilt Potion to Cure Racism is my only Halloween quilt. I created her as a personal quilt to decorate my home. I never imagined that...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 271 min read
Introducing Choose Happy #4
Choose Happy #4, 26 X 26 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #4 is part of a new series of my...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 211 min read
Traditional Appliqué Creates Uncommon Legacy
I love creating scrappy applique quilts because I find them relaxing. They teach me patience and their beauty is timeless. I learned...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 172 min read
A Day Enjoying the Sculpture of Etienne Jackson
I remember vividly the opening of my first solo exhibit Long Time Coming — A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley’s Red and White Quilts . I...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 131 min read
Introducing Choose Happy #3
Choose Happy #3 is part of a new series of my affirmation quilts. There are six quilts in the series. Each quilt has a center panel with...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 111 min read
A Night Out at the Atlanta History Center
When I learned that the author of a new John Lewis book would be speaking at the Atlanta History Center , I knew I had to be there. The...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 71 min read
Anchor Down!
History always deserves a post! Vandy 40, Alabama 35! Always proud to be a Vandy grad, but Saturday was the best Football Saturday ever!...
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