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Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival
Addison, India and I flew from Atlanta to Houston in time to attend Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival. Maybe it was...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Happy Halloween from Potion to Cure Racism
My quilt Potion to Cure Racism is my only Halloween quilt. I created her as a personal quilt to decorate my home. I never imagined that...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Headed to the International Quilt Festival
Girls Trip! India, Baby Addison and I are headed to the International Quilt Festival in Houston this week. My quilt Winter Wonderland...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Introducing Choose Happy #4
Choose Happy #4, 26 X 26 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #4 is part of a new series of my...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 27, 20241 min read
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My Etsy Store is Closed
When I first decided to sell some of my quilts, I turned to Etsy . It was a great place for a small new business to start. Many people...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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Traditional Appliqué Creates Uncommon Legacy
I love creating scrappy applique quilts because I find them relaxing. They teach me patience and their beauty is timeless. I learned...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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A Day Enjoying the Sculpture of Etienne Jackson
I remember vividly the opening of my first solo exhibit Long Time Coming — A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley’s Red and White Quilts . I...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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It’s Time to VOTE!
Early voting has started in Georgia. Now is the time to make your plan to vote before November 5th . Why wait until the last minute when...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Introducing Choose Happy #3
Choose Happy #3 is part of a new series of my affirmation quilts. There are six quilts in the series. Each quilt has a center panel with...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 13, 20241 min read
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SOLD! Whispers From My Angels #7
My quilt Whispers From My Angels #7 has been sold and delivered. She will be a special congratulatory gift for someone who got big...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Anchor Down!
History always deserves a post! Vandy 40, Alabama 35! Always proud to be a Vandy grad, but Saturday was the best Football Saturday ever!...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Glad to be “Finally Home”
Returning home safely after a wonderful trip gives me an excuse to share Finally Home , one of my show quilts. It exhibited at the 2021...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Happy Halloween!
You're not scared are you?
O.V. Brantley
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Halloween Eve
It's the scary spooky season, and my witches are ready for their favorite time of the year. Treats are prepared and the children will be...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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She is NOT a Good Witch!
Welcome to the spooky scary season! This lady may look nice but she is stirring up potions in the background of that purple fabric! The...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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1 Day Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: My exhibit includes 20 friendship star quilts that hung from the ceiling during the premier exhibit....
O.V. Brantley
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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My Witches are Producing Powerful Potions
Welcome to the spooky scary season! My witches are in the kitchen stirring up powerful potions. The witch behind this quilt is a good...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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2 Days Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: My exhibit includes 20 friendship star quilts that hung from the ceiling during the premier exhibit....
O.V. Brantley
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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Witches Just Want to Play!
Welcome to the spooky scary season! I think this witch just wants someone to play with besides that frog. She is probably a good witch....
O.V. Brantley
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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3 Days Until “Long Time Coming” Opens at the International Quilt Festival
30 Days of 30 Red and White Quilts: My exhibit includes 20 friendship star quilts that hung from the ceiling during the premier exhibit....
O.V. Brantley
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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