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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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O.V. Brantley
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Almost Christmas
One week from today Santa will be very busy sliding down chimneys and delivering toys to good girls and boys. Don’t forget to leave the...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 17, 20231 min read
Introducing Justice Warrior
Justice Warrior is a housewarming gift for Seth, my friend and former co-worker. We both worked together for the Southern Poverty Law...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 16, 20231 min read
Christmas After You Left
I know the holidays can be a sad time for some who have lost loved ones. I incorporate my angels into my Christmas celebrations and spend...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Welcome All Quilters Celebrate the Holiday Season
The Welcome All Quilters gathered this week for its annual holiday brunch hosted by City Councilwoman Helen Willis. Councilwoman Willis...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Available! Prints of Colored Girl Lawyer Rocks!
Colored Girl Lawyer Rocks! is my way of documenting my legal career. After graduating from Vanderbilt Law School, I enjoyed a high...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Available! Prints of Delta Menopause
Delta Menopause is a traditional fan quilt, quilted entirely by hand. In addition to the fans, the flying geese border adds movement to...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 12, 20231 min read
Christmassy Library
My quilt Flowers Hoping to Be Free presideS over my library during the Christmas season. I love the timeless elegance of this quilt....
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Behind the Scenes at the Quiltfolk Photo Shoot
Every now and then the old lady quilt life can be pretty exciting -- especially when a team of Chicago photographers (Azuree and Trevor...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Christmas Ribbons
I enjoy wrapping gifts, and I try to avoid gift bags whenever I can. I think beautiful wrapping sends a silent signal of love. Recently I...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Give Yourself Southern Christmas Flowers
I find every opportunity to give myself flowers. Christmas is no exception. In Atlanta many flowers bloom in December so why not give...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 8, 20231 min read
My Quilts Into the Wild
Here's a rare site -- my quilts in the wild. I am not an outdoor girl so neither are my quilts. They were part of a photo shoot by a...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Christmas on Stonebriar
The Christmas trees (3) are decorated, and the Christmas quilts are hung. It is officially Christmas on Stonebriar.
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