O.V. Speaks Quilts

We are still having what I call “read a book weather”. It’s too cold to go out frolicking so you might as well curl up with a book. My...

Martin Luther King said, “I have a dream that one day little black boys and girls will be holding hands with little white boys and...

Happy MLK Sunday! My hand appliquéd quilt Uncommon Legacy was a Block of the Month from a quilt shop that I used to practice and perfect...

I took some time off from the studio to attend Sonya Clark’s Artist Talk at the High Museum of Art. Her exhibit We are Each Other will be...

As we approach Martin Luther King Weekend, I am reflecting on what a great impact the man and the movement had on my life. All things...

2023 was an epic year for me. My quilts were seen by so many new people as I shared Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's...

The weather in Atlanta has been cold and nasty this week. It's the kind of weather that makes you want to stay home, put a log on the...

Not a snowflake in sight but it’s cold in Atlanta! Temperature in the 30’s is reason enough to share Winter Wonderland Wanderlust. A...

It’s my Ride or Die Daughter’s birthday! 32 years of being joined at the hip with my favorite person. Our adventures are legendary and...

Some days are just meant for cocooning -- warm socks, fire in the fireplace, hot chocolate and a good book. This little quilt lives in my...

We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, even in January. And since I have an unobstructed...

I am stepping into the New Year full of gratitude for all that happened in 2023 and full of confidence for whatever comes next. Cheers!🥂

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!! Today I am 70 years old and feeling great about it. When I turned 60, I made a quilt named Serene at Sixty. I was...

It's been nice to spend this week in deep thought -- remembering and revitalizing. It's the quiet season. I will be ready to SPEAK QUILTS...

Serenity is the magic word for this week. Slow down. Center myself. Practice gratitude. Rest. Do you take time to center yourself...

In our family, we observe all of the traditions of the Christmas season. Christmas decorations, gifts, games, too much food, and of...

All the preparations are done. Just waiting on Santa.

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...

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...

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...