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Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day

Hello hello!  I’ve been absent lately because I’ve been quilting like a crazy woman.  I finished a quilt this morning that I affectionately nick named “The King Kong Quilt.”  I feel that’s very...

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Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Winner

Happy Saturday everyone.  I spent my morning shopping for a graduation dress for my daughter.  I can’t believe she will graduate high school in two weeks.  I just don’t understand how this is possible....

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Blogger’s Quilt Festival – Owlene

It’s that time of year again.  Amy from Amy’s Creative Side, is hosting the Blogger’s Quilt Festival.  If this is your first time visiting my blog, welcome!  I hope you will have a look around and...

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Blogger’s Quilt Festival ~ Big Star Quilt

It’s that time of year again.  Amy from Amy’s Creative Side, is hosting the Blogger’s Quilt Festival.  If this is your first time visiting my blog, welcome! I hope you will have a look around and maybe...

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A New Beginning

When I started blogging as Quilting Lodge, my path was very different.  I was certain I wanted to have an online store and sell lots of beautiful fabric.  Then my awesome dad bought Roscoe {my Gammill}...

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Double Wedding Ring Quilt

I would like to start by saying a great big huge thank you to everyone for all the lovely comments about my new site.  I really love sharing my passion for quilting with you all.  Today I’d like to...

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Always Read the Directions!

So I learned an important lesson this week.  I bet you all can guess what that is…ALWAYS read the directions when using new products.  It will really save you a lot of time and frustration in the end....

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Winner of Sphere Layer Cake

You all might have noticed I’m a couple days late posting the winner of the giveaway.  Hello!  I completely forgot.  I’ve been working so hard on my Modern Quilt Guild Michael Miller fabric challenge I...

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The BFQ

About a month ago I received a phone call from a local lady who needed some help.  She asked me if I would be willing to help her finish a quilt that she had started but is no longer able to finish due...

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The Modern Quilt Guild Michael Miller Fabric Challenge

So once again I disappeared from blog land for weeks.  I made a quick trip to Missouri to visit family and that meant blogging took a back seat.  Let’s face it, I’m a terrible blogger.  One of these...

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Returning to Blogging…if I Remember How

So much has happened since I last blogged.  I don’t even really know where to start.  So I guess I’ll just back track to last year and all the changes my family has faced.  This is relevant because...

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Entering Quilt Shows

I recently entered two quilts in the local quilt show in Henderson, Nevada.  I wasn’t sure how I would do because it was a big show with lots of amazing entries.  Why did I torture myself and enter a...

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I’m Going to Teach!

Exciting things have been happening around here.  Last night was my teaching/lecturing debut at the Las Vegas Modern Quilt Guild.  I had such a great time talking to everyone about my favorite...

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Hummingbird Mini Quilt

I’ve recently become completely obsessed with mini quilts.  I’m quite certain the instant gratification is the biggest attraction for me.  It’s always so much fun to finish a project quickly.  Plus, I...

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Fixing Loops…A Tutorial

Every now and then we all experience quilting problems.  Mine usually revolve around tension and the sporadic loop Roscoe will throw on the back of my quilts.  I never really knew what to do about...

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Integrity ~ It’s Pretty Important

Integrity is the adherence to moral and ethical principles; the soundness of moral character and honesty.  It’s a trait that is highly regarded in my household.  I’m sure that stems from my husband’s...

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2015 New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop

Today I’m participating in the 2015 New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop.  If today is your first visit to my blog, Welcome!  My name is Vicki and I’m a longarm quilting addict.  I began longarm quilting in...

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Duck Duck Goose Block Tutorial

Today I’m going to share a tutorial for a block I made for the 2015 Fabri-Quilt New Block Blog Hop hosted byYvonne @Quilting Jetgirl, Cheryl @Meadow Mist Designs, Stephanie @Late Night Quilter, and...

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Machine Quilting with Style Blog Hop

Today I am fortunate enough to share a quilt I recently made from Christa Watson’s new book, Machine Quilting with Style.  I’m very excited to be a part of her blog hop celebrating the release of her...

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Octagon Shimmer Quilt

I recently quilted an Octagon Shimmer quilt for a local client.  This pattern is designed by Jennifer Sampou.  I emphasized the octagon shapes by randomly quilting designs in a radiating octagon. I...

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