Rugged Solitude Inspires Deep Thoughts
Mornings are the best on cruises. I try to start every day with meditation and a notation in my gratitude journal, but there is...
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O.V. Brantley
Sep 241 min read
Wearing My Invisible Crown on My 70th Birthday Cruise
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...
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O.V. Brantley
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Block 7 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel on my Winter Wonderland Wanderlust house blocks! Block 7 of 8 is composed of 3 different...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 8, 20231 min read
“Racism — the White Elephant in the Room #2” Listed For Sale
My quilt Racism — the White Elephant in the Room #2 was inspired by an old saying “the elephant in the room”. The saying means there is...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Grateful For My Partners
Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts is presented in partnership with Fulton County Arts and Culture...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Red and White Quilts Delivered to the Venue
I 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...
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O.V. Brantley
May 7, 20221 min read
Do You Wash Your Fabric?
Whether to wash your fabric before you start a quilt is an age old debate. Sadly I do not. This so not because it may not be a good idea....
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Praise Team Praising
February is a good month to return to creating red and white quilts for my solo exhibit of red and white quilts opening November 19,...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 18, 20211 min read
Introducing I Believe in Christmas Angels
Each year I try to add to my Christmas quilt collection. I Believe in Christmas Angels is a 2021 addition. The words found in her dress...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 6, 20212 min read
Introducing Whispers From My Angels #6
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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