Introducing Choose Happy #6
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Choose Happy #6 is the last quilt in my new series of affirmation quilts. Each of the 6 quilts in the series has a center panel with a...
O.V. Brantley
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Speaking Quilts at the National Docent Symposium
I was honored to participate on a panel at the National Docent Symposium last week . Docents from around the country attended to learn...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 182 min read
A Visit With A Star Among Stars
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has been exhibiting my quilt A Star Among Stars since June in its Patterns in Abstraction exhibit. Now...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 131 min read
Waiting For Rainbows
Now that it has been a week since the downpour of a disappointing election, a reminder from my quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows might...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 41 min read
SOLD! Choose Happy #3
My quilt Choose Happy #3 has been sold and shipped to her new owner in Mableton, GA. There are six quilts in my Choose Happy ...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 11 min read
Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival
Addison, India and I flew from Atlanta to Houston in time to attend Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival. Maybe it was...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 301 min read
Happy Halloween from Potion to Cure Racism
My quilt Potion to Cure Racism is my only Halloween quilt. I created her as a personal quilt to decorate my home. I never imagined that...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 291 min read
Headed to the International Quilt Festival
Girls Trip! India, Baby Addison and I are headed to the International Quilt Festival in Houston this week. My quilt Winter Wonderland...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 271 min read
Introducing Choose Happy #4
Choose Happy #4 is part of a new series of my affirmation quilts. There are six quilts in the series. Each quilt has a center panel with...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 211 min read
Traditional Appliqué Creates Uncommon Legacy
I love creating scrappy applique quilts because I find them relaxing. They teach me patience and their beauty is timeless. I learned...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 161 min read
It’s Time to VOTE!
Early voting has started in Georgia. Now is the time to make your plan to vote before November 5th . Why wait until the last minute when...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 131 min read
Introducing Choose Happy #3
Choose Happy #3 is part of a new series of my affirmation quilts. There are six quilts in the series. Each quilt has a center panel with...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 101 min read
SOLD! Whispers From My Angels #7
My quilt Whispers From My Angels #7 has been sold and delivered. She will be a special congratulatory gift for someone who got big...
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O.V. Brantley
Oct 11 min read
Glad to be “Finally Home”
Returning home safely after a wonderful trip gives me an excuse to share Finally Home , one of my show quilts. It exhibited at the 2021...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 241 min read
Fall in Love with Island Life
Even though it is officially fall, we are living the island life and loving every minute of the tropical vibe. We spent most of the day...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 221 min read
Sail Away!
And we’re off! 10 women of a certain age on the Carnival Vista for 8 days of sun and fun! We traveled safely to Port Canaveral, boarded...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 191 min read
Vacation Anticipation
Getting ready for vacation is almost as exciting as the actual vacation. I have been planning my 70th birthday vacation for months, and...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 141 min read
Be Confidently Daring Returns From Enzo
My quilt Be Confidently Daring spent several months sharing her bold beauty with customers of the Enzo restaurant in the Trilith ...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 102 min read
Introducing Choose Happy #1
When I am very busy with other things, (such as the Atlanta Quilt Festival) I turn to simple affirmation quilts to keep me in the...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 41 min read
March For Safe Schools Closes at the Atlanta Quilt Festival September 7th
The final installment of the Atlanta Quilt Festival’s John Lewis trilogy closes September 7th . The exhibit entitled Getting Into MY...
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