Santa’s Joy Brings Holiday Cheer to the Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Santa’s Joy is exhibiting at the Atlanta Quilt Festival until September 7th. It is part of the juried exhibit, but I am not...
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O.V. Brantley
Jul 101 min read
Santa’s Joy Exhibits at Atlanta Quilt Festival
This year at the Atlanta Quilt Festival I will showcase my joy of the holiday season with my quilt Santa’s Joy. The exhibit runs from...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 71 min read
Introducing I Believe in Angels on High
I truly believe in angels, both heavenly and earthly. I believe I am surrounded by my angels and the more the merrier. That is why I am...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 61 min read
Introducing Santa’s Joy
My friend Laura calls panel quilts cheater quilts. I call them quickie quilts. I use them to balance out my masterpiece quilts that often...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 111 min read
A Sneak Peek at Santa’s Joy
I know 2023 Christmas is over, but I am ahead of the game for Christmas 2024. When I ran across this beautiful panel of an African...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 91 min read
Never Too Much Fabric
I always buy myself Christmas gifts — usually something personal and something quilty. I went a little overboard on my quilty gift this...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 27, 20231 min read
The Greatest Gift — Baby On the Way
In our family, we observe all of the traditions of the Christmas season. Christmas decorations, gifts, games, too much food, and of...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 25, 20231 min read
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a creative New Year!
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 24, 20231 min read
Poinsettia Eve
All the preparations are done. Just waiting on Santa.
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 24, 20231 min read
Under the Christmas Tree
My gifts are purchased, wrapped, placed under the tree and waiting for the big day — including the ones I bought for myself! 😂 My new...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 23, 20231 min read
My Christmas Wish Came True
I spent most of 2022 hand quilting My Christmas Wish and visualizing how my solo exhibit of red and white quilts would look in a gallery...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Snow Days are Snuggle Days
No snow on the ground in Atlanta, but it is cold enough to snow so that's reason enough to share Snow Days are Snuggle Days. We love our...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Brown Sugar Stitchers Celebrate the Holiday Season
A good time was had by all at the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild holiday brunch. We said thank you to outgoing president Peggy Martin...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Christmas at Walmart
It’s about time to plan my annual Christmas shopping trip to Walmart. There is nothing like it.❣️You just never know what you will see or...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Almost Christmas
One week from today Santa will be very busy sliding down chimneys and delivering toys to good girls and boys. Don’t forget to leave the...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 16, 20231 min read
Christmas After You Left
I know the holidays can be a sad time for some who have lost loved ones. I incorporate my angels into my Christmas celebrations and spend...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Welcome All Quilters Celebrate the Holiday Season
The Welcome All Quilters gathered this week for its annual holiday brunch hosted by City Councilwoman Helen Willis. Councilwoman Willis...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 12, 20231 min read
Christmassy Library
My quilt Flowers Hoping to Be Free presideS over my library during the Christmas season. I love the timeless elegance of this quilt....
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Christmas Ribbons
I enjoy wrapping gifts, and I try to avoid gift bags whenever I can. I think beautiful wrapping sends a silent signal of love. Recently I...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Give Yourself Southern Christmas Flowers
I find every opportunity to give myself flowers. Christmas is no exception. In Atlanta many flowers bloom in December so why not give...
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