O.V. Speaks Quilts

I always buy myself Christmas gifts — usually something personal and something quilty. I went a little overboard on my quilty gift this...

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...

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 love elephants so I include them in my quilts whenever I can. The preprinted panel that is the center of my quilt Mother and Daughter...

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...

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a creative New Year!

All the preparations are done. Just waiting on Santa.

My gifts are purchased, wrapped, placed under the tree and waiting for the big day — including the ones I bought for myself! 😂 My new...

No snow on the ground in Atlanta, but it is cold enough to snow so that's reason enough to share Snow Days are Snuggle Days. We love our...

Sometimes courage must be summoned. Fear can paralyze and keep you from reaching your goals. Every successful person experiences fear,...

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...

Justice Warrior is a housewarming gift for Seth, my friend and former co-worker. We both worked together for the Southern Poverty Law...

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...

Colored Girl Lawyer Rocks! is my way of documenting my legal career. After graduating from Vanderbilt Law School, I enjoyed a high...

My quilt Flowers Hoping to Be Free presideS over my library during the Christmas season. I love the timeless elegance of this quilt....

Every now and then the old lady quilt life can be pretty exciting -- especially when a team of Chicago photographers (Azuree and Trevor...