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QUILT GIFT! “Celestial Playtime” Goes Home With International Superstar Baby Addison
Celestial Playtime My friends have joked that I would never make International Superstar Baby Addison a quilt she can touch. They are...
O.V. Brantley
Jan 31 min read
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My Christmas Wish: A New Sashiko Sewing Machine!
My Christmas Wish, 67 X 84 inch red and white hand quilted Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2022. On sale. $1875.00 My Christmas wish...
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Jan 21 min read
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Watch Night
Watch Night, 26 X 36 inch Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2016. On sale. $225. My quilt Watch Night is inspired by the custom in the...
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Savoring “Cognac”
Christmas at my house is always eventful. Lots of family, food, gifts, and conversation. Of course, this year was extra special with the...
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Dec 27, 20241 min read
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Poinsettia Eve
Poinsettia Eve, 69 X 81 inch Christmas quilt, by O.V. Brantley, 2016. NFS. Christmas Eve is my favorite day of the holiday season....
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Dec 24, 20241 min read
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Kits Keep My Quilt Seams Precise
A new Christmas quilt headed to Maxine Moore, my long arm quilter When I want to practice my quarter inch seam or other precision...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read
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I Believe in Christmas Angels, and I am One!
I Believe in Christmas Angels, 41 X 41 inch red and white angel quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2021. NFS. If you follow me, you know that I...
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Dec 15, 20241 min read
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Christmas Ribbons
Christmas Ribbons, 37 X 57 inch Christmas bargello quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2008. NFS. Now that the Christmas trees are up, it’s time to...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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A Thoughtful Review of the Patterns in Abstraction Exhibit at the High Museum
A Star Among Stars, 78 X 89 inch red and white quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2000. Acquired by the High Museum for its permanent collection. I...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Christmas Traditions
Only two weeks left to get it all in. I observe all of the Christmas traditions, but my Christmas traditions always include creating a...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Santa’s Secret Weapon
Santa’s Secret Weapon, 38 X 52 inch Christmas appliqué quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2007. NFS. Christmas decoration in my home includes four...
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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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The Reason For the Season
Although I enjoy all the commercial aspects of Christmas, as a Christian, I also take time to reflect on the true meaning of the season....
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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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Why I Love Christmas
My quilt Crossett Christmas is my reminder of where my love for Christmas began. Some of my happiest memories growing up were during the...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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International Superstar Baby Addison was Tortured! (Not Really)
Recently we organized a girls day out to take International Superstar Baby Addison to get her ears pierced. India, Brittany and I...
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Dec 3, 20241 min read
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The Shopping Begins Now!
Christmas Shopping, 48 X 48 inch Christmas quilt, by O.V. Brantley, 2014. For sale. $800. Are you one of those people at the mall this...
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Nov 29, 20241 min read
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So Much to be Grateful For!
What a magical year this has been for me both in my quilt life and my personal life! Top of the list is International Superstar Baby...
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Nov 28, 20241 min read
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Thanksgiving Eve is Finally Here
I love the thought of Thanksgiving, but I am not an action person where Thanksgiving is concerned. In other words, I hate to cook and...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Introducing Choose Happy #6
Choose Happy #6, 27 X 29 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #6 is the last quilt in my new...
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Nov 23, 20241 min read
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Speaking Quilts at the National Docent Symposium
I was honored to participate on a panel at the National Docent Symposium last week . Docents from around the country attended to learn...
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
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A Visit With A Star Among Stars
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has been exhibiting my quilt A Star Among Stars since June in its Patterns in Abstraction exhibit. Now...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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