Introducing The Adventures of Africa
There is a lot to see in my quilt The Adventures of Africa. I tried to capture the beautiful diverse tapestry that is Africa. There are...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 10, 20211 min read
Christmas Traditions
If you haven’t figured it out by now, I love Christmas.❤️ I enjoy observing all the traditions of the season: gifts, food, music,...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 8, 20211 min read
Welcome Wreath
I think I have a wreath fetish. I love wreaths. During the holiday season, I hang artificial ones, fresh ones and quilted ones. Welcome...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 7, 20211 min read
It’s Not Too Late to Make a Christmas Quilt
I try to make a new Christmas quilt each year. Why? Because I love Christmas, and I am a quilter. The great thing about Christmas quilts...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Santa’s Secret Weapon
After the tree goes up and the stockings are hung, the Christmas quilts come out to play. The first quilt I hang every year is Santa’s...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 3, 20211 min read
Finally Home is Finally Home
My quilt Finally Home returned home from her stay at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. She was well received, and I enjoyed...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Introducing Reimagine Success
What does success mean to you. If you are like me, it means different things at different times. When I was young, academic success meant...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 27, 20211 min read
Finally Found Freedom Returns Home
Even though I was fortunate enough to have three quilts exhibited at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, I was most proud to...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 25, 20211 min read
Thank You For Loving My Quilts!🙏🏾
I have a lot to be thankful for, but you are at the top of the list. I am so grateful you share my passion for quilts, and that you are...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 24, 20211 min read
Speaking Quilts to Social Justice Thought Leaders
Being a person who speaks quilts has its perks. I spent two days at the beautiful Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in young Harris, GA...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 22, 20211 min read
Rain, Resilience and Rainbows Returns Home
My quilt Rain Resilience and Rainbows was well received at her debut exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. She was part...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 21, 20211 min read
I Love Football❤️
What‘s your vice? I love football —especially college football. There is so much joy and promise in a college football stadium. The color...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Introducing The Drum Beat of Africa
The Drum Beat of Africa is the third quilt in what has turned into my “About Africa” series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Throw Back Thursday for Flowers Growing Free
I ran across this old newspaper article while decluttering my studio. I am being interviewed by a local reporter about my participation...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Stand Out in the Crowd
Now that I am home from the International Quilt Festival where I exhibited three of my quilts, I have had time to reflect on the many...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 6, 20212 min read
Introducing Whispers From My Angels #6
I float through life knowing that my personal better angels are looking after me. They make me show up and be my best self. That is what...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Introducing Whispers From My Angels #5
I float through life knowing that my personal better angels are looking after me. They make me show up and be my best self. That is what...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 4, 20211 min read
SOLD! Rejoice Always
My quilt Rejoice Always has been sold and shipped to her new home in Easton, Pennsylvania. I love the message of this quilt. It was like...
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