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Visiting Island Cities
Island City, 67 x 70 inch house quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2012. For sale. $1200. Our family cruise took us to Grand Turk, Amber Cove and...
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Mar 71 min read
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Introducing My Quilt “A Very Berry Christmas“
A Very Berry Christmas, 50 X 59 inch Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2025. Machine quilted by Maxine Moore. For sale. $600. A Very...
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Feb 191 min read
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I am Black History — Crossett Courthouse Steps
Crossett Courthouse Steps, 78 X 68 inch courthouse steps quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2001. NFS. When I arrived at Vanderbilt Law School in...
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Feb 171 min read
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My Love Letter to Congressman John Lewis
Have a Changed Heart, 44 X 56 inches red and white quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2019. NFS. Today is the day that Good Trouble Quilts — The...
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Feb 141 min read
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I Am Black History — “Sharing Sisterhood”
Photo Shoot of “Sharing Sisterhood” for Quiltfolk Magazine Black History Month allows me to pause and reflect on my personal journey....
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Feb 121 min read
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I Am Black History — My Quilt Stand Out in the Crowd
Stand Out in the Crowd, 53 X 69 inch traditional black and white quilt, 2018. For sale. $1500. I am celebrating Black History Month and...
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Feb 91 min read
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Martin’s Dream
Martin’s Dream, 74 X 87 traditional sampler quilt with pieced border by O.V. Brantley, 2002. NFS. Never forget Martin’s Dream . Do your...
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Jan 201 min read
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Happy Birthday Delta Sigma Theta!
A Legacy to Love, 66 X 82 inch red and white quilt by O.V. Brantley 2015. My sorority Delta Sigma Theta inspired my love of red and...
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Jan 132 min read
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A Perfect Atlanta Snow Day
Snowy home. The snow arrived Friday morning as predicted. With plenty of notice to get ready, most people were prepared and sheltered in...
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Jan 121 min read
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Mocha Mousse is Color of the Year
Crossett Courthouse Steps, 68 X 78 inch traditional courthouse steps quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2001. The world is finally following my...
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Jan 71 min read
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QUILT GIFT! “Ugly Ducklings Turn into Swans”
Ugly Ducklings Turn Into Swans, 65 X 85 inch traditional quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2017. GIFTED! My quilt Ugly Ducklings Turn Into Swans ...
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Jan 41 min read
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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...
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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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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...
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Dec 12, 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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Christmas on Stonebriar (My Home)
In my last post you saw my quilt Crossett Christmas which represents my growing up years in a small country town in Arkansas where I...
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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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