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Introducing Whispers From My Angels #5
I float through life knowing that my personal better angels are looking after me. They make me show up and be my best self. That is what...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 7, 20212 min read


Finally Found Freedom Will Be Appraised at International Quilt Festival
One of the convenient aspects to exhibiting a quilt at a national quilt show is that you can easily get your quilt appraised. It is often...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Day Trip to San Juan
Have you been wondering if I have a quilt on my new screened porch? So far only one quilt has found a temporary home on my porch. It is...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Happy National Coffee Day!
Any day is a good day to celebrate coffee. I love coffee and I love making coffee quilts. And now I start each day with a cup of strong...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 29, 20211 min read


Rugged Solitude
Sunday. A day to slow down, collect myself, be grateful and plan for the future. My quilt Rugged Solitude was started in a class at the...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 26, 20210 min read


Please Help Me Update My Mailing List
Please forgive me if you get this twice. There was a technical glitch when I sent it before that caused most of my mailing list not...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Introducing “Sing a Happy Song”
I am a traditional quilter at heart. I love traditional blocks and hand quilting best. But some days I am in a mood to take that love to...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 24, 20211 min read


Introducing Whispers From My Angels #4
I float through life knowing that my personal better angels are looking after me. They make me show up and be my best self. That is what...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 23, 20211 min read


Playing in the Dirt
I have never had a green thumb, but my new screened porch has encouraged me to try. I am determined to make my porch and patio blend...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 18, 20211 min read


Rain, Resilience and Rainbows Exhibits at International Quilt Festival
My quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows is definitely on my mind today. I had planned a short vacation for this weekend, but the rainy...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 17, 20210 min read


Introducing “The Beauty of Africa”
The Beauty of Africa is a wallhanging composed of a wide variety of African fabrics, however the two women on a green background dominate...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 15, 20211 min read


Introducing “Whispers From My Angels #3”
I float through life knowing that my personal better angels are looking after me. They make me show up and be my best self. That is what...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 10, 20210 min read


5 p.m. the Day Before Vacation
I am so excited to go away for a few days to be with ME! I have chosen Hilton Head Island, SC as the location for my fall getaway. I...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 8, 20210 min read


Jazz Festival Backup Singers
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is back this year after a year off because of the Covid pandemic. We love our free jazz in Piedmont Park in...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 5, 20210 min read


SOLD! Rejoice Always
My quilt Rejoice Always has been sold and shipped to her new home in Easton, Pennsylvania. I love the message of this quilt. It was like...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 4, 20211 min read


“Be Confidently Daring” Listed For Sale
My quilt Be Confidently Daring has returned home from the Atlanta Quilt Festival. It is now listed for sale in my Etsy store and on my...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 31, 20210 min read


“Begin Again” Listed For Sale
My quilt Begin Again has returned home from the Atlanta Quilt Festival. It is now listed for sale in my Etsy store and on my web site.
O.V. Brantley
Aug 31, 20210 min read


New Christmas Quilt Underway
I started a new Christmas quilt this week. I love Christmas quilts, and I try to add one to my collection each year. This one is named My...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 17, 20211 min read


My Quilt "Potion to Cure Racism" Exhibits at Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Potion to Cure Racism is part of the 2021 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit. It is featured with other art quilts in the Southwest...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 9, 20211 min read


My Quilt "Begin Again" Exhibits at Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Begin Again is part of the 2021 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit. It is featured with six other traditional quilts in the...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 9, 20211 min read
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