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Wearing My Invisible Crown on the Day of Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
On the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral we can all reflect on the qualities of a great queen — duty, service grace and joy. So today I...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 19, 20221 min read


Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild Meet in Person
Saturday, the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild met in person for the first time since the Covid pandemic closed everything. During...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 18, 20221 min read


Perfect Porch Season is Now
It is the perfect time of year to spend as much time on the porch as possible. It is not to hot. It is not too cold. It is just right. My...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 16, 20221 min read


Be the Team Captain
College football season is underway and that makes me happy. I love football, and I am a fan of several teams in addition to my alma...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 8, 20221 min read


Gifted! Sun in My Heart
My niece Brittany bought her first house. Sun in My Heart was her house warming gift. She loves sunflowers.
O.V. Brantley
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Unexpected Gifts at the Atlanta Quilt Festival
Quilters are some of the most caring and generous people in the world. That is why I should not have been surprised when my friend Joyce...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 31, 20221 min read


Meet my Long Arm Quilter
If you follow my quilts, you know that my “go to” long arm quilter is Maxine Moore. I am convinced she makes my quilts look better than...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 31, 20221 min read


Thread of the Month - August
I love thread. I have many different collections because the right thread for the right quilt can make all the difference. Since I could...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 31, 20221 min read


Speaking Quilts on TV!
Deidre Johnson of CW Atlanta TV did a great news piece on the Atlanta Quilt Festival, and I was interviewed.🎥 Check it out here....
O.V. Brantley
Aug 25, 20221 min read


A Weekend With Quilt Artist Lola Jenkins
Quilt Artist Lola Jenkins was the featured Master Quilter at the 2022 Atlanta Quilt Festival. That means I had the pleasure of spending...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Good Trouble Quilts Exhibit Premiers at Atlanta Quilt Festival
The Atlanta Quilt Festival, now in its 14th year, premiered the Good Trouble Quilts — Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Congressman John...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 10, 20221 min read


Purses of Plenty Will Exhibit at the Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Purses of Plenty will exhibit at the Atlanta Quilt Festival from August 6th - September 2d at the Southwest Arts Center, 915...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Thread of the Month - July
I love thread. I have many different collections because the right thread for the right quilt can make all the difference. Since I could...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 31, 20221 min read


SOLD! The Heart of Africa
My quilt The Heart of Africa has been sold and shipped to her new owner. The new owner happens to be a friend so I know she is gone to a...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 26, 20221 min read


Donated! My Quilt “I Believe in Legal Angels”
My quilt I Believe in Legal Angels was auctioned at the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) annual scholarship...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 25, 20221 min read


Fabric Shopping in Ireland
I had almost given up on finding a quilt shop in Ireland that was close enough for me to visit when I miraculously found one in Belfast...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 24, 20221 min read


Doing Touristy Things in Ireland
During our 10-day stay in Ireland, India and I did all the touristy things in between taking care of the business of the trip which was...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 16, 20221 min read


Singing in Cathedrals in Ireland
The business purpose of our trip was for the Atlanta Young Singers to participate in a choral festival. The choir participated in a mass...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Castles, Forts and Causeways in Ireland
We visited castles, forts and causeways in Ireland because they were there and had been there for a very long time. It was fun to image...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 5, 20221 min read


Hello Ireland!
I am kicking off the month of July with a 10 day epic adventure to Ireland with my ride-or-die daughter India. We love traveling, but...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 1, 20221 min read
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