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 9, 20211 min read
A Day in My Studio
Recently I had an epic day in my studio! Every day in my studio is different. Some days it takes me a very long time to do one thing....
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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 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 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 24, 20211 min read
Introducing “Sing a Happy Song”
I am a traditional quilter at heart. I love traditional blocks and hand quilting best. But some days I am in a mood to take that love to...
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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 22, 20211 min read
A Good Day to Curl Up With a Book
I love books. I love living with books. Books make me happy. For me books and quilts go together like peanut butter and jelly, or wine...
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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
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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