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SOLD! Whispers From My Angels #7
My quilt Whispers From My Angels #7 has been sold and delivered. She will be a special congratulatory gift for someone who got big...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Anchor Down!
History always deserves a post! Vandy 40, Alabama 35! Always proud to be a Vandy grad, but Saturday was the best Football Saturday ever!...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Stars Over the Allure of the Seas
One of the best things about cruising are the very talented people who work on the ship. The people who make cruises special are very...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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Island City
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands was the final port of call on our Carnival cruise. It is known for its fabulous shopping (especially gem...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Fall in Love with Island Life
Even though it is officially fall, we are living the island life and loving every minute of the tropical vibe. We spent most of the day...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Flying Free Over the Allure of the Seas
Day 2 of our cruise was spent at sea as we travelled from Port Canaveral, FL to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic. There is a lot to do on...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Vacation Anticipation
Getting ready for vacation is almost as exciting as the actual vacation. I have been planning my 70th birthday vacation for months, and...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Atlanta’s Abundant Autumn
Fall officially begins September 22nd in Atlanta, but since I will be in the Caribbean enjoying palm trees, beaches and drinks with...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Be Confidently Daring Returns From Enzo
My quilt Be Confidently Daring spent several months sharing her bold beauty with customers of the Enzo restaurant in the Trilith ...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 14, 20241 min read
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Introducing Choose Happy #1
Choose Happy #1, 27 X 28 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. When I am very busy with other things, (such as...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 10, 20242 min read
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March For Safe Schools Closes at the Atlanta Quilt Festival September 7th
The final installment of the Atlanta Quilt Festival’s  John Lewis trilogy closes September 7th . The exhibit entitled Getting Into MY...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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SOLD! Praise Team Praising Print
Does it mean you are a real artist if somebody buys a print of your work? Now that I have sold my first print, I am feeling pretty...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 28, 20241 min read
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Introducing Peaceful Porch Patchwork #2
I love the peacefulness of taupe quilts so much that I decided to create a series of taupe quilts. Each quilt is pieced in an...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 23, 20241 min read
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Santa’s Joy Brings Holiday Cheer to the Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Santa’s Joy is exhibiting at the Atlanta Quilt Festival until September 7th. It is part of the juried exhibit, but I am not...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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I Believe in Angels on High Exhibits at the Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt I Believe in Angels on High  is exhibiting at the Atlanta Quilt Festival  until September 7th. It is part of the juried...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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Last Chance to See the Good Trouble Quilts at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
The Good Trouble Quilts will leave the Peoria Riverfront Museum August 13th. If you are in the area check it out. It is worthy of your...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 9, 20241 min read
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A Night Out at the Atlanta Quilt Festival
The Atlanta Quilt Festival premiered the final exhibit in the John Lewis trilogy Friday night, and I was there to welcome and celebrate...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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Introducing March For Safe Schools
The Atlanta Quilt Festival posted a call for quilts that interpreted the theme Getting Into MY Good Trouble — Continuing the Legacy of...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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Introducing March For Black Maternal Health
The Atlanta Quilt Festival posted a call for quilts that interpreted the theme Getting Into MY Good Trouble — Continuing the Legacy of...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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SOLD! The Happiness of Africa
My quilt The Happiness of Africa has been sold and shipped to her new home. It was love at first sight for this one. I did not even have...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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