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O.V. Brantley
Apr 8, 20241 min read
What’s On My Design Wall?
I always keep several quilts in progress. That way I can match the quilt with my mood and energy level. Luckily, I had several quilts in...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 7, 20241 min read
Introducing I Believe in Angels on High
I truly believe in angels, both heavenly and earthly. I believe I am surrounded by my angels and the more the merrier. That is why I am...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 6, 20241 min read
Introducing Santa’s Joy
My friend Laura calls panel quilts cheater quilts. I call them quickie quilts. I use them to balance out my masterpiece quilts that often...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Celebrating 404 Day!
It’s 404 Day so I am sharing my quilt Atlanta Album — This Ain’t Baltimore. In the quilting world, Baltimore Album quilts are considered...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 3, 20241 min read
Wishing You a Happy April From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round. April is no exception. It's not too hot. It's not...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 30, 20241 min read
Studio Spring Cleaning
With spring comes spring cleaning. Here's a peak inside my studio. This is as clean as it gets. The good thing about spring cleaning is...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 29, 20241 min read
Good Friday - A Day to Plant
I am no farmer. I am actually a plant murderer, but for as long as I can remember, I have heard those who know say the spring planting...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 26, 20241 min read
EmpowerHer Exhibit Ends Friday
The EmpowerHer -- Celerating Women in the Arts exhibit held a powerful and history making Artist Talk Saturday. The exhibit features over...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 25, 20241 min read
Speaking Quilts and Playing Lawyer at the City of Atlanta
Recently, I shared my thoughts in a Continuing Legal Education presentation to the City of Atlanta Attorney’s Office. I spent my early...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 24, 20241 min read
First Sunday of Spring
Like nature, my creativity renews in the spring. Grateful that I survived the harshness of winter, I enthusiastically take on new...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Celebrating the Legacy of Women
A gentle reminder to be intentional about supporting women and furthering their legacy. The EmpowerHer -- A Celebration of Women in Art...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 18, 20241 min read
Quilt Travel! North Carolina Mountains
I have returned home from a four-day retreat with my quilt guild the Welcome All Quilters and the Metro Atlanta Contemporary Quilters....
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 17, 20241 min read
Wishing You a Happy March From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but March loves to tease us. One day it is hot, and...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 15, 20241 min read
Introducing I Climbed the Great Wall With India
In 2016 India and I traveled to China with Craftours. The crafting was memorable. We learned to paint in a bottle, paper cutting and...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 13, 20241 min read
Introducing I Climbed the Great Wall with My Mom
In 2017 India and I traveled to China with Craftours. The crafting was memorable. We learned to paint in a bottle, paper cutting and...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 11, 20241 min read
Celebrating the Confidence of Women
Progress takes confidence and daring. Do you dare to ignore the stereotypes and step confidently where no woman has ever gone? Be the one...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 10, 20241 min read
Featured in QuiltFolk Magazine
Issue 30 of QuiltFolk Magazine will be out in three weeks and I will be in it! The photo shoot in December was very thorough so I have no...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 9, 20241 min read
A Night Out Celebrating EmpowerHER
The opening reception for EmpowerHer: A Celebration of Women in the Arts was amazing! So much art and so many people to see it. I was...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Celebrating the Health of Women
Women must rule the world whether it is on the front lines or behind every great man. We must take care of ourselves. We must make it a...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 5, 20241 min read
Celebrating the Sisterhood of Women
My quilt Sharing Sisterhood was juried into the EmpowerHer exhibit opening March 8 at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference and...
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