O.V. BrantleyNov 12, 20221 min readRed and White Quilts Delivered to the VenueI spent this week taking 20 years of red and white quilts out of storage. I caressed them and reminisced about why I made them. I gave...
O.V. BrantleyMar 30, 20221 min readFavorite Fabric MarkerI absolutely love hand quilting. It relaxes me and gives me time to think. To make the experience even more special I buy beautiful hand...
O.V. BrantleyDec 17, 20211 min readChristmas ShoppingIt’s the last weekend before Christmas. It’s now or never. Get that Christmas shopping done!
O.V. BrantleyDec 3, 20211 min readFinally Home is Finally HomeMy quilt Finally Home returned home from her stay at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. She was well received, and I enjoyed...
O.V. BrantleyNov 29, 20211 min readIntroducing Reimagine SuccessWhat does success mean to you. If you are like me, it means different things at different times. When I was young, academic success meant...
O.V. BrantleyNov 18, 20211 min readIntroducing The Drum Beat of AfricaThe Drum Beat of Africa is the third quilt in what has turned into my “About Africa” series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it...
O.V. BrantleyNov 12, 20211 min readThrow Back Thursday for Flowers Growing FreeI ran across this old newspaper article while decluttering my studio. I am being interviewed by a local reporter about my participation...
O.V. BrantleyNov 10, 20211 min readStand Out in the CrowdNow that I am home from the International Quilt Festival where I exhibited three of my quilts, I have had time to reflect on the many...
O.V. BrantleyNov 6, 20212 min readIntroducing Whispers From My Angels #6I 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...
O.V. BrantleyNov 2, 20211 min readAtlanta’s Abundant AutumnIn Atlanta the trees are most beautiful in November. My quilt Atlanta’s Abundant Autumn captures nature’s November palette perfectly....