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Under the Christmas Tree
Under the Christmas Tree, 48 X 53 inch embellished Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2023. Machine quilted by Maxine Moore. On sale....
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Dec 23, 20241 min read
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I Believe in Angels on High
I Believe in Angels on High, 43 x 61 inch angel quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. Machine quilted by Maxine Moore. On sale. $600. What a...
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Dec 22, 20241 min read
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Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Winter Wonderland Wanderlust, 72 X 90 inch red and white quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2023. Machine quilted by Maxine Moore. NFS. It’s the...
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Dec 21, 20241 min read
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Ancestral Christmas Gathering
Ancestral Christmas Gathering, 64 X 76 Christmas quilt, by O.V. Brantley, 2019. For sale. $800. The Welcome All Quilters gathered for its...
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Dec 20, 20241 min read
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Almost Christmas!
Almost Christmas, 54 X 72 inch Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2011. For sale. Now $300. Is it time to panic? Only one week left to do...
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Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Musical Christmas Star Inspired by Christmas Music
Musical Christmas Star, 78 X 78 inch Christmas star quilt by O.V.. Brantley, 2002. NFS. The holiday season would be nothing without...
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Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Kits Keep My Quilt Seams Precise
A new Christmas quilt headed to Maxine Moore, my long arm quilter When I want to practice my quarter inch seam or other precision...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read
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I Believe in Christmas Angels, and I am One!
I Believe in Christmas Angels, 41 X 41 inch red and white angel quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2021. NFS. If you follow me, you know that I...
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Dec 15, 20241 min read
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Never Too Many Wreaths!
welcome Wreath, 35 X 35 inch quilted Christmas wreath by O.V. Brantley, 2028. For sale. $300. Is there such a thing as too many wreaths?...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Christmas Ribbons
Christmas Ribbons, 37 X 57 inch Christmas bargello quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2008. NFS. Now that the Christmas trees are up, it’s time to...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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A Thoughtful Review of the Patterns in Abstraction Exhibit at the High Museum
A Star Among Stars, 78 X 89 inch red and white quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2000. Acquired by the High Museum for its permanent collection. I...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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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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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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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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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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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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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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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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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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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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Dec 5, 20241 min read
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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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Dec 3, 20241 min read
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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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Dec 2, 20241 min read
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The Shopping Begins Now!
Christmas Shopping, 48 X 48 inch Christmas quilt, by O.V. Brantley, 2014. For sale. $800. Are you one of those people at the mall this...
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Nov 29, 20241 min read
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So Much to be Grateful For!
What a magical year this has been for me both in my quilt life and my personal life! Top of the list is International Superstar Baby...
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Nov 28, 20241 min read
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