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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


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...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 12, 20241 min read


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...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 12, 20241 min read


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...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 12, 20241 min read


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...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 10, 20241 min read


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....
O.V. Brantley
Dec 8, 20241 min read


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...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 5, 20241 min read


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


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...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 29, 20241 min read


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...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Thanksgiving Eve is Finally Here
I love the thought of Thanksgiving, but I am not an action person where Thanksgiving is concerned. In other words, I hate to cook and...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


Introducing Choose Happy #6
Choose Happy #6, 27 X 29 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #6 is the last quilt in my new...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 23, 20241 min read


Speaking Quilts at the National Docent Symposium
I was honored to participate on a panel at the National Docent Symposium last week . Docents from around the country attended to learn...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 20, 20241 min read


A Visit With A Star Among Stars
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has been exhibiting my quilt A Star Among Stars since June in its Patterns in Abstraction exhibit. Now...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Introducing Choose Happy #5
Choose Happy #5, 27 x 27 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #5 is part of a new series of my...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 15, 20241 min read


Waiting For Rainbows
Now that it has been a week since the downpour of a disappointing election, a reminder from my quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows might...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 13, 20241 min read


SOLD! Choose Happy #3
My quilt Choose Happy #3 has been sold and shipped to her new owner in Mableton, GA. There are six quilts in my Choose Happy ...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Happy November from Home!
Baby Addison, India and I began November at the Houston International Quilt Show , but now we are safely home. It was an amazing trip...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival
Addison, India and I flew from Atlanta to Houston in time to attend Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival. Maybe it was...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Happy Halloween from Potion to Cure Racism
My quilt Potion to Cure Racism is my only Halloween quilt. I created her as a personal quilt to decorate my home. I never imagined that...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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