O.V. Speaks Quilts

The weather in Atlanta has been cold and nasty this week. It's the kind of weather that makes you want to stay home, put a log on the...

Not a snowflake in sight but it’s cold in Atlanta! Temperature in the 30’s is reason enough to share Winter Wonderland Wanderlust. A...

It’s my Ride or Die Daughter’s birthday! 32 years of being joined at the hip with my favorite person. Our adventures are legendary and...

Some days are just meant for cocooning -- warm socks, fire in the fireplace, hot chocolate and a good book. This little quilt lives in my...

We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, even in January. And since I have an unobstructed...

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!🥂

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...

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...

Serenity is the magic word for this week. Slow down. Center myself. Practice gratitude. Rest. Do you take time to center yourself...

In our family, we observe all of the traditions of the Christmas season. Christmas decorations, gifts, games, too much food, and of...

All the preparations are done. Just waiting on Santa.

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...

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...

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...

My quilt Flowers Hoping to Be Free presideS over my library during the Christmas season. I love the timeless elegance of this quilt....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...