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Introducing Floating On Sunshine
Floating on Sunshine is an illusion quilt. Hopefully, the blocks look like they are tumbling in space. It is inspired by a pattern...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 27, 20231 min read


SOLD! The Adventures of Africa
My quilt The Adventures of Africa has been sold and shipped to her new home in Miami Florida. Her new owner says she had her eye on her...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Introducing Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Winter Wonderland Wanderlust is a new addition to my collection of red and white quilts. There is a wide array of vibrant reds in this...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 21, 20231 min read


SOLD! Just Before Dusk
My quilt Just Before Dusk has been sold and shipped to Miami, FL. Her new owner tells me she loves her so I know she is gone to a good...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 19, 20231 min read


SOLD! Whispers From My Angels #2
My quilt Whispers From My Angels #2 has been sold and shipped to her new home in Maryland. I think she will love her new home.
O.V. Brantley
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Introducing Follow Your Hopeful Star
Follow Your Hopeful Star follows in the tradition of the friendship star quilts that danced in the ceiling of my solo exhibit “Long Time...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 8, 20231 min read


Introducing Under the Christmas Tree
I love everything about the Christmas season so years ago I started a Christmas quilt collection. Each year I try to add a new quilt. My...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 23, 20231 min read


5 p.m. the Day Before Vacation
The time To be happy is now! It's 5 p.m. the Day Before Vacation!
O.V. Brantley
May 26, 20231 min read


Introducing Rooted in the Beloved Community
Rooted in the Beloved Community is an art quilt that measures 41 X 45 inches. It starts with 4 house blocks in the middle of the quilt....
O.V. Brantley
May 13, 20231 min read


Introducing Follow Your Kind Star
Follow Your Kind Star follows in the tradition of the friendship star quilts that danced in the ceiling of my solo exhibit “Long Time...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 30, 20231 min read


Today’s Affirmation: Be Confidently Daring
I continue to be obsessed with flowers this week, big and small. This quilt is named Be Confidently Daring. It is part of my “Be” series...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Missing Sarasota — My Island City
Sarasota may not technically be an island city, but there is enough water around to make me share my quilt Island City. I made this quilt...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 10, 20231 min read


Happy Easter!
Happy Easter from my quilt I Believe in Ancestral Angels. On Easter Sunday I can’t help but remember the years I was coached by my Mom to...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 9, 20231 min read


A Visit to Art Center Sarasota
One of the highlights of my recent spring break trip to Sarasota was a visit to Art Center Sarasota. A very beautiful exhibit of large...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 9, 20231 min read


Shopping for Fabric in Sarasota
I bet you are wondering if I found a quilt shop in Sarasota. Does the sun rise in the East? 😂 Yes, that is a closed sign on the door of...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 9, 20231 min read


SOLD! A Night On Broadway
My quilt A Night On Broadway has been sold and shipped to her new owner in New York, NY. She was purchased as a thank you gift for a...
O.V. Brantley
Apr 1, 20231 min read


Introducing Follow Your Dancing Star
Follow Your Dancing Star follows in the tradition of the friendship star quilts that danced in the ceiling of my solo exhibit “Long Time...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 25, 20231 min read


Jazz Festival Backup Singers Listed For Sale
After exhibiting in many quilt shows to wide acclaim, Jazz Festival Backup Singers is now listed for sale. The annual jazz festival in...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 16, 20231 min read


Introducing the Abundance of Africa
The Abundance of Africa is the 9th quilt in what has turned into my “About Africa” series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it so...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 14, 20231 min read


Gifted! I Am Mad as Hell
My quilt I am Mad as Hell is gone to her new home in Montgomery, AL. She was a retirement gift for a friend who has spent her career...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 11, 20231 min read
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