O.V. Speaks Quilts

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...

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...

I was honored to participate on a panel at the National Docent Symposium last week . Docents from around the country attended to learn...

Choose Happy #5, 27 x 27 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #5 is part of a new series of my...

Now that it has been a week since the downpour of a disappointing election, a reminder from my quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows might...

My quilt Choose Happy #3 has been sold and shipped to her new owner in Mableton, GA. There are six quilts in my Choose Happy ...

Baby Addison, India and I began November at the Houston International Quilt Show , but now we are safely home. It was an amazing trip...

Addison, India and I flew from Atlanta to Houston in time to attend Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival. Maybe it was...

Girls Trip! India, Baby Addison and I are headed to the International Quilt Festival in Houston this week. My quilt Winter Wonderland...

Choose Happy #4, 26 X 26 inch affirmation quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $500. Choose Happy #4 is part of a new series of my...

When I first decided to sell some of my quilts, I turned to Etsy . It was a great place for a small new business to start. Many people...

I love creating scrappy applique quilts because I find them relaxing. They teach me patience and their beauty is timeless. I learned...

Early voting has started in Georgia. Now is the time to make your plan to vote before November 5th . Why wait until the last minute when...

History always deserves a post! Vandy 40, Alabama 35! Always proud to be a Vandy grad, but Saturday was the best Football Saturday ever!...

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...

Day 4 of my 70th birthday cruise took us to San Juan, Puerto Rico. We explored Old San Juan, and shopped with the many street vendors. I...

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...