Better Late Than Never For This Wedding Quilt
Is it ever too late to present the happy couple their wedding quilt? No! My daughter India and son-in-law Eric officially married October...
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O.V. Brantley
- Sep 22
- 1 min
Almost Fall
Anticipation builds. Fall is my favorite time of the year. My quilt Almost Fall has plenty of summer yellow, but those fallish golds are...
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O.V. Brantley
- Sep 16
- 1 min
Perfect Porch Season is Now
It is the perfect time of year to spend as much time on the porch as possible. It is not to hot. It is not too cold. It is just right. My...
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O.V. Brantley
- Sep 8
- 1 min
Be the Team Captain
College football season is underway and that makes me happy. I love football, and I am a fan of several teams in addition to my alma...
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O.V. Brantley
- Sep 6
- 1 min
Sun in My Heart Gifted to My Niece
My niece Brittany bought her first house. Sun in My Heart was her house warming gift. She loves sunflowers.
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O.V. Brantley
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Out and About Enjoying Art
I have pledged to get out more now that Covid is somewhat under control. Recently I attended the opening of Beyond Color Theory, an...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Happy Juneteenth!
I am spending the day reflecting on how far African Americans have come since being freed from slavery. I am reflecting on my own arc of...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 13
- 1 min
Commissioned and DELIVERED! Connie’s Quilt Gems
I only do commissioned quilts for special people or special causes. When your neighbor wants a quilted bed runner, you create Connie’s...
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O.V. Brantley
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Morning Meditation with My Coffee Angel
Sunday is a day to rest sitting on my screened porch with my favorite coffee, my meditative thoughts of gratitude and my quilt I Believe...
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O.V. Brantley
- Apr 23
- 1 min
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! I have a baby a Japanese maple tree growing in my backyard garden, and for good measure I am also working on an appliqué...
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O.V. Brantley
- Mar 27
- 1 min
Morning Meditation With My Flowers
Sunday is a rest day. I enjoy Morning Meditation With My Flowers. It gives me time to reflect, plan and be grateful. Happy Sunday! 🌻🌺🪡🧵
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O.V. Brantley
- Mar 17
- 1 min
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
My greenest quilt is My Southside Neighborhood. Here’s wishing you the luck of the Irish.🍀
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O.V. Brantley
- Mar 12
- 1 min
Evora’s Earth - A Tribute to My Mom
The most influential person in my life was my mother Evora Hicks. Every day of my life I try to be like her. She was what I call ”the...
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O.V. Brantley
- Mar 9
- 1 min
Celebrate Women!
I am celebrating International Women’s Day with my quilt A Woman of Sophisticated Substance #10. She is my kind of woman. The back of the...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 28
- 1 min
Thread of the Month - February
I love thread. I have many different collections because the right thread for the right quilt can make all the difference. Since I could...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 27
- 1 min
Joyful Journey
I know there are dark parts to Black History, but I choose to focus on the joy — especially on Sunday. I enjoy thinking about the...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 27
- 1 min
Good Things are Happening
Here’s anothe peek into my personal Black History. Growing up in my small southern segregated town I had never seen a black lawyer — and...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 21
- 1 min
Crossett Courthouse Steps
I will continue to share some of my personal Black History quilts until the end of the month. Since today is President’s Day, my quilt...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 20
- 1 min
Strength and Grace
My parade of Black History quilts continues with Strength and Grace. This quilt needs no explanation. The picture speaks a thousand words.
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 12
- 1 min
Disagreement
Celebrating the “weekend of love❣️” with my red and white quilt — Disagreement. Even lovers disagree. Speaking of disagreement, who you...
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