Thread of the Month - January
I love thread. I have many different collections because the right thread for the right quilt can make all the difference. Since I could...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 22, 20221 min read
Artwork Archive Manages My Quilt Business
January is the month when everyone vows to get organized. I made no such resolution because I have been using Artwork Archive software...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Introducing I Believe in Red and White Angels
Finally I have returned to my I Believe in Angels series. I like to keep my angels close so I have made many angel quilts over the years....
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 12, 20211 min read
SOLD! Whispers From My Angels #1
The first quilt in my Whispers From My Angels series has been sold! Her new home is in Gary, Indiana. There will be eight quilts in this...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 7, 20211 min read
It’s Not Too Late to Make a Christmas Quilt
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Introducing The Drum Beat of Africa
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 6, 20212 min read
Introducing Whispers From My Angels #6
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 4, 20211 min read
Learning at the International Quilt Festival
I managed to squeeze in two classes during my time at the International Quilt Festival. They were both half day classes. Telling Your...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 16, 20212 min read
A Star Among Stars
Today is my daughter India’s formal wedding day! (We had a small intimate wedding last year during Covid, but today is the big...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Numbered Pins are Indispensable for Piecing Quilt Blocks
Have you ever discovered a gadget and thought, “Why didn’t I think of that?” That’s the way I felt when I discovered numbered pins....
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 6, 20211 min read
Finally Found Freedom Will Be Appraised at International Quilt Festival
One of the convenient aspects to exhibiting a quilt at a national quilt show is that you can easily get your quilt appraised. It is often...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 2, 20211 min read
Color Catcher Saves My Quilts From Disaster
I wash most of my quilts because I love that vintage look you get once the quilt has been washed. Also, since I use a lot of African...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 19, 20210 min read
Oprah’s Quilt
Two years ago I was in the room when the Charlotte, NC Chapter of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)presented Oprah the quilt they had...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 17, 20210 min read
I HATE TO UNSEW!
Although anyone reading my blog probably loves to make quilts, we all know that there are certain parts of the process we HATE. I hate to...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 25, 20210 min read
My First Quilt
If you have visited my web site, you know I make a big deal about having made over 300 quilts. I thought you might want to see how it all...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Old Sewing Machine Sews Like New
I want to give a huge shoutout to Atlanta Sewing Machine Company. I was scheduled to take Sarah Bond’s class at the Atlanta Quilt...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Preparing for a Class with Sarah Bond
I am so excited to attend a class taught by Sarah Bond at the Atlanta Quilt Festival. Like Christmas, anticipation can be the best part...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 12, 20211 min read
Quilters Finishing Retreat
I am excited to attend the Atlanta Quilt Festival's Quilters Finishing Retreat tomorrow. It will be fun to hang out with 30 fellow...
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