O.V. Speaks Quilts

I think I have a wreath fetish. I love wreaths. During the holiday season, I hang artificial ones, fresh ones and quilted ones. Welcome...

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...

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...

My quilt Finally Home returned home from her stay at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. She was well received, and I enjoyed...

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...

Even though I was fortunate enough to have three quilts exhibited at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, I was most proud to...

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...

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...

My quilt Rain Resilience and Rainbows was well received at her debut exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. She was part...

What‘s your vice? I love football —especially college football. There is so much joy and promise in a college football stadium. The color...

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...

My quilt Be the Brightest Star has been sold and shipped to her new home in Bend, Oregon. She arrived safely and loves her new home.

I ran across this old newspaper article while decluttering my studio. I am being interviewed by a local reporter about my participation...

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...

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...

I managed to squeeze in two classes during my time at the International Quilt Festival. They were both half day classes. Telling Your...

In Atlanta the trees are most beautiful in November. My quilt Atlanta’s Abundant Autumn captures nature’s November palette perfectly....

My quilt Potion to Cure Racism started out as a simple quilt I could use to decorate my home during the Halloween season. Along the way...

As you know, I have 3 quilts hanging in the George Brown Convention Center at the International Quilt Festival! “Finally Home”, Finally...

My home has been invaded by witches! Only good witches, of course. I love celebrating all holidays including Halloween. Over the years I...