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 31, 20211 min read
Happy Halloween!
My quilt Potion to Cure Racism started out as a simple quilt I could use to decorate my home during the Halloween season. Along the way...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 31, 20211 min read
My Quilts Take Center Stage!
As you know, I have 3 quilts hanging in the George Brown Convention Center at the International Quilt Festival! “Finally Home”, Finally...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 26, 20211 min read
Witch Invasion
My home has been invaded by witches! Only good witches, of course. I love celebrating all holidays including Halloween. Over the years I...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 15, 20211 min read
Wearing My Invisible Crown
It’s Brantley/Kleeman Formal Wedding Day Eve! Like Christmas, after so much anticipation, it is hard to believe the big day is finally...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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 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 11, 20211 min read
Finally Home Exhibits at International Quilt Festival
My quilt Finally Home is no stranger to the big stage. She exhibited at the Mid-Atlantic quilt show in Virginia in 2019. Her next stop is...
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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
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 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 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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O.V. Brantley
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Introducing “The Beauty of Africa”
The Beauty of Africa is a wallhanging composed of a wide variety of African fabrics, however the two women on a green background dominate...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 10, 20210 min read
Introducing “Whispers From My Angels #3”
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 8, 20210 min read
5 p.m. the Day Before Vacation
I am so excited to go away for a few days to be with ME! I have chosen Hilton Head Island, SC as the location for my fall getaway. I...
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