O.V. Speaks Quilts

I find every opportunity to give myself flowers. Christmas is no exception. In Atlanta many flowers bloom in December so why not give...

Here's a rare site -- my quilts in the wild. I am not an outdoor girl so neither are my quilts. They were part of a photo shoot by a...

The Christmas trees (3) are decorated, and the Christmas quilts are hung. It is officially Christmas on Stonebriar.

Angels are out in force during the holiday season. I imagine they are enjoying the smiles, the music and the smells from the kitchen all...

Although we have a few cold days in December, we also have many mild days it December that are perfect for porch sitting. The holidays...

December is the most magical month of the year, and I can't wait to make magic. Welcome to December!

I am ending November the same way I started it -- with a red and white quilt. November was an amazing time in my life, and I will be...

It's time to take my Christmas quilts out of storage. I have quite a few so it takes a while, but it is not Christmas at my house until I...

During my visit to the University of Michigan for the big football game against rival Ohio State, the boyfriend gave me a tour of the...

The boyfriend decided that I should not live another day without seeing the Michigan vs. Ohio State game in person. He is a graduate of...

It's Black Friday! Don't be late. Get out there and get your shopping done early!

One of the wonderful things about Thanksgiving is that we pause to remember our ancestors in a joyful way. Memories of delicious smells...

Now that the 47 quilts that comprise my solo red and white quilt exhibit Long Time Coming have returned home safely, I am taking a moment...

My solo exhibit of red and white quilts, formally entitled Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts, is...

Sorors of Delta Sigma theta are drawn to red and white like a moth to a flame, so it was no surprise to me that many of my sorors showed...

India and I always build in some down time on our trips. After presenting four Gallery Talks each day for three straight days for both my...

India and I love experiencing the local culture of a new destination  as much as possible. On our trip to Houston to attend the...

I was very busy at the International Quilt Festival. Each day of the festival, I presented four Gallery Talks: two each day for my red...

With little time to shop at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, I focused on my favorite vendors like Apliquick. I love...

Follow Me to Freedom is part of the traveling exhibit of my solo exhibit of red and white quilts entitled Long Time Coming: A...