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A Perfect Atlanta Snow Day
Snowy home. The snow arrived Friday morning as predicted. With plenty of notice to get ready, most people were prepared and sheltered in...
O.V. Brantley
Jan 12, 20251 min read


Stars Over My Christmas Garden
Stars Over My Christmas Garden, 35 X 35 inch hand quilted traditional Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2008. On sale. 243.75. Stargazing...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 24, 20241 min read


The Reason For the Season
Although I enjoy all the commercial aspects of Christmas, as a Christian, I also take time to reflect on the true meaning of the season....
O.V. Brantley
Dec 8, 20241 min read


So Much to be Grateful For!
What a magical year this has been for me both in my quilt life and my personal life! Top of the list is International Superstar Baby...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Thanksgiving Eve is Finally Here
I love the thought of Thanksgiving, but I am not an action person where Thanksgiving is concerned. In other words, I hate to cook and...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Introducing Choose Happy #6
Choose Happy #6, 27 X 29 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #6 is the last quilt in my new...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 23, 20241 min read


A Visit With A Star Among Stars
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has been exhibiting my quilt A Star Among Stars since June in its Patterns in Abstraction exhibit. Now...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Introducing Choose Happy #5
Choose Happy #5, 27 x 27 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #5 is part of a new series of my...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 15, 20241 min read


SOLD! Choose Happy #3
My quilt Choose Happy #3 has been sold and shipped to her new owner in Mableton, GA. There are six quilts in my Choose Happy ...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Happy November from Home!
Baby Addison, India and I began November at the Houston International Quilt Show , but now we are safely home. It was an amazing trip...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 3, 20241 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


A Night Out at the Atlanta History Center
When I learned that the author of a new John Lewis book would be speaking at the Atlanta History Center , I knew I had to be there. The...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 11, 20241 min read


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


Rugged Solitude Inspires Deep Thoughts
Mornings are the best on cruises. I try to start every day with meditation and a notation in my gratitude journal, but there is...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Sail Away!
And we’re off! 10 women of a certain age on the Carnival Vista for 8 days of sun and fun! We traveled safely to Port Canaveral, boarded...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 22, 20241 min read
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