Whispers From My Angels
We made it through January! Let's celebrate! Even though it is my birthday month, I am always glad when it is over because I feel like I...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 271 min read
Atlanta Album (This Ain’t Baltimore)
I fell in love with appliqué early in my quilting career. Atlanta Album (This Ain't Baltimore) is not only one of my early appliqué...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 201 min read
A Sneak Peak at Peaceful Porch Patchwork #1
A balanced life is important. Cold winter weather offers an opportunity to do some slow stitching and just breathe. Peaceful Porch...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 171 min read
My Interview With The Quilt Show
Check out my interview on the Quilt Show conducted by Lilo Bowman. I talked about my life, my quilts, the Atlanta Quilt Festival and the...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 141 min read
A Night at the High Museum of Art
I took some time off from the studio to attend Sonya Clark’s Artist Talk at the High Museum of Art. Her exhibit We are Each Other will be...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 131 min read
Happy Founders Day Delta Sigma Theta
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 13, 1913. Members of the sorority are committed to service, sisterhood and...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 111 min read
A Sneak Peek at Santa’s Joy
I know 2023 Christmas is over, but I am ahead of the game for Christmas 2024. When I ran across this beautiful panel of an African...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 101 min read
Hot Chocolate
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 61 min read
Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 31 min read
Cozy Cocoon
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 21 min read
Wishing You a Happy January From My Porch!
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 21 min read
Introducing Mother and Daughter
I love elephants so I include them in my quilts whenever I can. The preprinted panel that is the center of my quilt Mother and Daughter...
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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 25, 20231 min read
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a creative New Year!
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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 24, 20231 min read
Under the Christmas Tree
My gifts are purchased, wrapped, placed under the tree and waiting for the big day — including the ones I bought for myself! 😂 My new...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Introducing Give Yourself A Flower on Fire
Sometimes courage must be summoned. Fear can paralyze and keep you from reaching your goals. Every successful person experiences fear,...
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