O.V. Speaks Quilts

I always travel with a hand quilting project. It may be hand quilting, hand applique or English paper piecing. On my recent 70th birthday...

Mornings are the best on cruises. I try to start every day with meditation and a notation in my gratitude journal, but there is...

One of the best things about cruising are the very talented people who work on the ship. The people who make cruises special are very...

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands was the final port of call on our Carnival cruise. It is known for its fabulous shopping (especially gem...

Sometimes you have to show up and be seen. It was Code Red night for my birthday group, and we were definitely show stoppers on the...

Even though it is officially fall, we are living the island life and loving every minute of the tropical vibe. We spent most of the day...

Day 2 of our cruise was spent at sea as we travelled from Port Canaveral, FL to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic. There is a lot to do on...

And we’re off! 10 women of a certain age on the Carnival Vista for 8 days of sun and fun! We traveled safely to Port Canaveral, boarded...

Fall officially begins September 22nd in Atlanta, but since I will be in the Caribbean enjoying palm trees, beaches and drinks with...

Choose Happy #1, 27 X 28 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. When I am very busy with other things, (such as...

I enjoyed participating in a panel discussion Saturday, September 7th at High Museum of Art held in collaboration with the Patterns in...

The final installment of the Atlanta Quilt Festival’s  John Lewis trilogy closes September 7th . The exhibit entitled Getting Into MY...

The final installment of the Atlanta Quilt Festival’s John Lewis trilogy closes September 7th . The exhibit entitled Getting Into MY...

Creative Community Crafts Day at the Atlanta Quilt Festival was full of activity, learning and joy . One of the main events was the...

It was my great pleasure to welcome the audience to Nancy Franklin’s lecture My Quilt is Finished. Now What? at the Atlanta Quilt...

We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but September is when nature teases us as she...

Many mornings Olivia Victoria and I awaken our creative juices by having coffee on the back porch. Fall is perfect porch season! It's our...

I can’t believe it’s been 4 years since the magical moment of seeing Oprah on stage holding her quilt gift. I was commissioned by the...

Fall is my most creative and happy time of the year. I love everything about fall, especially the colors, football and the cool...

After making any new quilt, my next thought is "I wonder what this quilt would look like in red and white." That was the inspiration for...