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Happy Halloween from Potion to Cure Racism
My quilt Potion to Cure Racism is my only Halloween quilt. I created her as a personal quilt to decorate my home. I never imagined that...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Headed to the International Quilt Festival
Girls Trip! India, Baby Addison and I are headed to the International Quilt Festival in Houston this week. My quilt Winter Wonderland...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Introducing Choose Happy #4
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...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 27, 20241 min read
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It’s Time to VOTE!
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...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Introducing Choose Happy #3
Choose Happy #3 is part of a new series of my affirmation quilts. There are six quilts in the series. Each quilt has a center panel with...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 13, 20241 min read
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A Night Out at the Atlanta History Center
When I learned that the author of a new John Lewis book would be speaking at the Atlanta History Center , I knew I had to be there. The...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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SOLD! Whispers From My Angels #7
My quilt Whispers From My Angels #7 has been sold and delivered. She will be a special congratulatory gift for someone who got big...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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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...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Sail Away!
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...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Vacation Anticipation
Getting ready for vacation is almost as exciting as the actual vacation. I have been planning my 70th birthday vacation for months, and...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Introducing Choose Happy #1
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...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 10, 20242 min read
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March For Safe Schools Closes at the Atlanta Quilt Festival September 7th
The final installment of the Atlanta Quilt Festival’s  John Lewis trilogy closes September 7th . The exhibit entitled Getting Into MY...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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March For Black Maternal Health Closes at the Atlanta Quilt Festival September 7th
The final installment of the Atlanta Quilt Festival’s John Lewis trilogy closes September 7th . The exhibit entitled Getting Into MY...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 3, 20241 min read
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Wishing You a Happy September From My Porch!
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...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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SOLD! Circles of Sisterhood
My quilt Circles of Sisterhood has been sold and delivered to her new owner. She was purchased as a gift for a very special Soror of...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Santa’s Joy Brings Holiday Cheer to the Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Santa’s Joy is exhibiting at the Atlanta Quilt Festival until September 7th. It is part of the juried exhibit, but I am not...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Last Chance to See the Good Trouble Quilts at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
The Good Trouble Quilts will leave the Peoria Riverfront Museum August 13th. If you are in the area check it out. It is worthy of your...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 9, 20241 min read
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A Night Out at the Atlanta Quilt Festival
The Atlanta Quilt Festival premiered the final exhibit in the John Lewis trilogy Friday night, and I was there to welcome and celebrate...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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Join me at the Atlanta Quilt Festival!
My month of joy has begun! Join me! I have two quilts exhibiting in the juried exhibit, and two quilts in the Getting Into MY Good...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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Wishing You a Happy August From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but August makes us apppreciate the color of summer....
O.V. Brantley
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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