Happy New Year!
I am stepping into the New Year full of gratitude for all that happened in 2023 and full of confidence for whatever comes next. Cheers!🥂
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 11 min read
It’s My Birthday!
IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!! Today I am 70 years old and feeling great about it. When I turned 60, I made a quilt named Serene at Sixty. I was...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 31, 20231 min read
Rugged Solitude
It's been nice to spend this week in deep thought -- remembering and revitalizing. It's the quiet season. I will be ready to SPEAK QUILTS...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 28, 20231 min read
Sweet Serenity
Serenity is the magic word for this week. Slow down. Center myself. Practice gratitude. Rest. Do you take time to center yourself...
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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 24, 20231 min read
Poinsettia Eve
All the preparations are done. Just waiting on Santa.
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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 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 2, 20231 min read
Wishing You a Happy December From My Porch!
Although we have a few cold days in December, we also have many mild days it December that are perfect for porch sitting. The holidays...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Follow Me Into December
I am ending November the same way I started it -- with a red and white quilt. November was an amazing time in my life, and I will be...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 29, 20231 min read
Christmas Quilts Come Out to Play
It's time to take my Christmas quilts out of storage. I have quite a few so it takes a while, but it is not Christmas at my house until I...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 28, 20231 min read
A Very Personal Tour of Michigan Law
During my visit to the University of Michigan for the big football game against rival Ohio State, the boyfriend gave me a tour of the...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 27, 20231 min read
Football Saturday in the Big House
The boyfriend decided that I should not live another day without seeing the Michigan vs. Ohio State game in person. He is a graduate of...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 17, 20231 min read
Working Hard and Playing Hard in Houston
India and I always build in some down time on our trips. After presenting four Gallery Talks each day for three straight days for both my...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 16, 20231 min read
A Night at the Opera
India and I love experiencing the local culture of a new destination as much as possible. On our trip to Houston to attend the...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 12, 20231 min read
Apliquick Helps Me Make Beautiful Quilts
With little time to shop at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, I focused on my favorite vendors like Apliquick. I love...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 11, 20231 min read
Happy Birthday Jackie!
We celebrated Jackie Jackson-Harvey's birthday at the Welcome All Quilters meeting this week. She brought her "made from scratch" caramel...
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