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...
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4 days ago1 min read
Introducing Choose Happy #5
Choose Happy #5 is part of a new series of my affirmation quilts. There are six quilts in the series. Each quilt has a center panel with...
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O.V. Brantley
6 days ago1 min read
Waiting For Rainbows
Now that it has been a week since the downpour of a disappointing election, a reminder from my quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows might...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 41 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 ...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 31 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...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 11 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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 301 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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 291 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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 271 min read
Introducing Choose Happy #4
Choose Happy #4 is part of a new series of my affirmation quilts. There are six quilts in the series. Each quilt has a center panel with...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 231 min read
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 211 min read
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 172 min read
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 161 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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 131 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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 111 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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 101 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...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 71 min read
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!...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 31 min read
Still Stitching Sensuous Secret Garden
I always travel with a hand quilting project. It may be hand quilting, hand applique or English paper piecing. On my recent 70th birthday...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 11 min read
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 301 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...
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