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O.V. Brantley
Jan 10, 20241 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 9, 20241 min read
Never Too Much Fabric
I always buy myself Christmas gifts — usually something personal and something quilty. I went a little overboard on my quilty gift this...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 6, 20241 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 6, 20241 min read
Happy Birthday India!
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 3, 20241 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 2, 20241 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 2, 20241 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 1, 20241 min read
Happy New Year!
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!🥂
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 1, 20241 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 23, 20231 min read
My Christmas Wish Came True
I spent most of 2022 hand quilting My Christmas Wish and visualizing how my solo exhibit of red and white quilts would look in a gallery...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Snow Days are Snuggle Days
No snow on the ground in Atlanta, but it is cold enough to snow so that's reason enough to share Snow Days are Snuggle Days. We love our...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Brown Sugar Stitchers Celebrate the Holiday Season
A good time was had by all at the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild holiday brunch. We said thank you to outgoing president Peggy Martin...
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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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O.V. Brantley
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Christmas at Walmart
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...
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