Circles of Sisterhood
2 days and counting until the Brantley/Kleeman formal wedding day. Today’s red and white quilt is Circles of Sisterhood. The best part of...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Seeking Strength
3 days and counting until the Brantley/Kleeman formal wedding day. Today’s red and white quilt is Seeking Strength. We were devastated...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 12, 20211 min read
A Legacy to Love
A Legacy to Love is a family heirloom. We are a family of Deltas. (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority). I am a charter member of the Lambda Theta...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 11, 20211 min read
Have a Changed Heart
5 days and counting until the Brantley/Kleeman formal wedding day! Today’s red and white quilt is Have a Changed Heart. It is a simple...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 10, 20211 min read
Roses are Red
It’s officially “formal”wedding week in our house and we are so excited! India and Eric had a “family only” wedding during covid after...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 8, 20211 min read
My Southside Neighborhood
Yesterday, India and I spent some quiet time on my new screened porch. The purpose of the visit was to bring me half of the spaghetti and...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Introducing Whispers From My Angels #5
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
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Day Trip to San Juan
Have you been wondering if I have a quilt on my new screened porch? So far only one quilt has found a temporary home on my porch. It is...
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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
Oct 1, 20210 min read
Happy October!
October is going to be an amazing month for me. Two unforgettable events are happening: Daughter India is having a formal wedding October...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 29, 20211 min read
Happy National Coffee Day!
Any day is a good day to celebrate coffee. I love coffee and I love making coffee quilts. And now I start each day with a cup of strong...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 26, 20210 min read
Rugged Solitude
Sunday. A day to slow down, collect myself, be grateful and plan for the future. My quilt Rugged Solitude was started in a class at the...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 25, 20210 min read
Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild Celebrates 20 Years With New Book
It’s hard to believe that it has been 20 years since a group of us decided to organize ourselves into a predominantly African American...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 25, 20210 min read
Screened Porch Christening
My neighbor Connie and I officially christened my new screened porch last night. This is the place where I will enjoy creating Peaceful...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Please Help Me Update My Mailing List
Please forgive me if you get this twice. There was a technical glitch when I sent it before that caused most of my mailing list not...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 23, 20211 min read
Introducing Whispers From My Angels #4
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
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 18, 20211 min read
Playing in the Dirt
I have never had a green thumb, but my new screened porch has encouraged me to try. I am determined to make my porch and patio blend...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 17, 20210 min read
Rain, Resilience and Rainbows Exhibits at International Quilt Festival
My quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows is definitely on my mind today. I had planned a short vacation for this weekend, but the rainy...
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