Playing in the Dirt
I have never had a green thumb, but my new screened porch has encouraged me to try. I am determined to make my porch and patio blend...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 17, 20210 min read
I HATE TO UNSEW!
Although anyone reading my blog probably loves to make quilts, we all know that there are certain parts of the process we HATE. I hate to...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 17, 20210 min read
Rain, Resilience and Rainbows Exhibits at International Quilt Festival
My quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows is definitely on my mind today. I had planned a short vacation for this weekend, but the rainy...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 15, 20210 min read
Peaceful Porch Pieces
My screened porch project is finally finished! During the depths of Covid I decided in November, 2020 that I needed a place in my home...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Introducing “The Beauty of Africa”
The Beauty of Africa is a wallhanging composed of a wide variety of African fabrics, however the two women on a green background dominate...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 12, 20211 min read
Football Saturday
Yesterday was a glorious day of foot ball! All of my teams won..🙌 My undergraduate Alma mater University of Arkansas at Fayetteville...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 12, 20210 min read
September is Harriet Tubman Month
Someone said it’s Harriet Tubman month. That’s a good enough reason to share my quilt Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird. This quilt...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 11, 20210 min read
A Night Out at the Arts Clayton Gallery
After being stuck in the house for over a year hiding from the pandemic, I promised myself that when the world was safe again, I would...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 10, 20210 min read
Introducing “Whispers From My Angels #3”
I float through life knowing that my personal better angels are looking after me. They make me show up and be my best self. That is what...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 9, 20210 min read
Atlanta Album (This Ain’t Baltimore)
I have lived with Atlanta Album (This Ain’t Baltimore) many years. I made it in 2004, and I love it more and more each day. However, now...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 8, 20210 min read
5 p.m. the Day Before Vacation
I am so excited to go away for a few days to be with ME! I have chosen Hilton Head Island, SC as the location for my fall getaway. I...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 5, 20210 min read
Jazz Festival Backup Singers
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is back this year after a year off because of the Covid pandemic. We love our free jazz in Piedmont Park in...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 5, 20210 min read
Sunday Morning
I love the peacefulness of taupe quilts. They bring me a sense of calm. One of my favorites in my collection is Sunday Morning. Believe...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 4, 20211 min read
SOLD! Rejoice Always
My quilt Rejoice Always has been sold and shipped to her new home in Easton, Pennsylvania. I love the message of this quilt. It was like...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 3, 20210 min read
Caribbean Rock
The stores are filled with fall, Halloween and harvest. I am not ready to give up on summer yet. I like to live in the moment. In a...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 1, 20211 min read
SOLD! Soulful Serene Safari
My quilt Soulful Serene Safari has been sold and shipped to her new home in Tucson, Arizona. She arrived safely, and her new owner says...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 31, 20210 min read
#awesomeaugust
August is my happy month because it is the month when the Atlanta Quilt Festival is held. If you follow me, you know that I co-founded...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 31, 20210 min read
“Be Confidently Daring” Listed For Sale
My quilt Be Confidently Daring has returned home from the Atlanta Quilt Festival. It is now listed for sale in my Etsy store and on my...
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 31, 20210 min read
“Begin Again” Listed For Sale
My quilt Begin Again has returned home from the Atlanta Quilt Festival. It is now listed for sale in my Etsy store and on my web site.
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O.V. Brantley
Aug 28, 20210 min read
Give Yourself Flowers
This is the first quilt in my “Give Yourself Flowers” series. The point of the series is be a reminder that I should do what makes me ...
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