Tag Archive | India Brantley
Finding Inspiration at the Decatur Arts Festival
I find inspiration for my quilts in many places, but one way to get a massive dose of inspiration is to visit an arts festival. This weekend India and I took in the Decatur Arts Festival. Wow! So much creativity gathered in one place. I purchased a print of a painting by Maurice Cook of [...]
Costa Rican Paradise
India and I were in a mood to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We tried to get into No Mas, our favorite Mexican restaurant, but it was too crowded. We settled for a seafood dinner at Six Feet Under, but our neighbors to the south were in our hearts.
India is Headed Home
India and I survived the barrage of over 100 bomb threats at the University of Pittsburgh, and my baby is finally on her way home. She stuck it out, school is over, and my sophomore is now a junior! Now, let’s see if we can survive the summer together. I already have August 24, 2012 circled [...]
Have a Cup of Tea – You Are Stronger Than You Think
India and I have been living through stressful times as the University of Pittsburgh has suffered through over 60 bomb threats since spring break. Students are advised to keep a bag packed, to keep their cell phones charged up and to be ready to evacuate on a moment’s notice. So far, India has only had [...]
Lovett Lady Lions Win State Championship
Saturday was a historic day for the Lovett Women’s Basketball program. They won their first ever State Championship by defeating the Buford High School team 52 -42! It was an amazing thing to be a part of, and India and I enjoyed every minute of it. When India was a senior in high school in [...]
Lovett Lady Lions Reach the Final Four
Congratulations to the Lovett Lady Lions for reaching the Final Four of the State Basketball Championships for the first time ever! When India was a senior, the team reached the Sweet Sixteen for the first time, and that was very exciting. I am proud to know that the team has continued to reach new heights. I [...]
Where is Justin?
I am still sorting scraps and coming up with ideas to use them. Justin, my shih tzu and constant companion, decided to help. He always helps with my quilting, although the sound of the sewing machine is his favorite lullaby. India says she cannot imagine what kind of quilt Justin will make from his “sorted” [...]
Personal Reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King
I am a child of the Civil Rights movement. It is hard to believe that I am only 58 years old, and I attended segregated schools. I grew up in Crossett, Arkansas, and I did not go to school with white children until I was in the seventh grade. Luckily, my 20-year old daughter can [...]
Quiltmaker’s Daughter is 20 today!
Life seems to go by in a flash. I can hardly believe my daughter India is 20 years old today! Although sometimes I wish I could have my baby back, I am very proud of the young woman she has become. Followers of my quilting journey know that India has inspired many quilts. For a walk [...]
The Baby Princess
When I was growing up, my Mom, who was a friendly braggart, would tell people wherever she went, “I have three pretty girls!” Every time my Dad heard her say it, he would say, “And the monkey thinks her babies are pretty too!” He would fall out laughing, and my mother would insist that it [...]
