Author Archives: Luana

About Luana

eQuilter.com has the largest online selection of quilt fabrics and quilting accessories. Over 1000 new products per month, are introduced in the weekly e-newsletters. 2% of sales is given to charity. Located in Boulder, Colorado. Independently owned by husband and wife (aka Mom and Pop) Luana and Paul Rubin.

Creative Nudge – When Architecture Inspires

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Luana

I spent Tuesday in Winnipeg, and fortunately I took a local quilter's advice and went to the newly-opened Canadian Human Rights Museum. What an incredible experience! This is a world-class museum that educates and inspires not only through its exhibits, … Continue reading →

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Arctic Dreams

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Luana

Hello to my quilter friends in Winnipeg! Can't wait to see you at the reception Monday night! Some of my fellow Polar Bear Tour travelers will join me, so we can have a mingling and comparing of notes, between American … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Frida’s Garden

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Luana

This week's Free eQuilter Exclusive Pattern is a timely narrative of artist Frida Kahlo, and the Day of the Dead (D?a de los Muertos) in the form of a beautiful Retablo Shrine wallhanging. These portable alters or shrines are for … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Rocky Mountain High

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Luana

Here in Colorado, we love our mountains, our blue skies and pine forests, and our abundant wildlife. Deer, elk, moose, bears and mountain lions are present in our National Park, and often on the fringes of our town Boulder. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Jewels of the Oasis

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Luana

Join us in a colorful desert garden, in this week's eQuilter Exclusive Free Pattern! Chong-A Hwang's fascinating collection of delectable succulents (plump flower-like cacti) is what you might find in a Southwest garden, or cactus terrarium. Drop these (or other … Continue reading →

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Rome Art Quilt Reception

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Luana

from the Oct 1 eQuilter newsletter: (last Tuesday) I am writing to you from the Rome Fiumicino Airport in Italy, before I board my plane to fly home Tuesday. I've taken lots of photos, and I will be sharing them … Continue reading →

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Venice and Rome

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Luana

From the 9/27 eQuilter newsletter: (last Saturday) In case you missed my newsletter earlier this week, I've been in Venice working on a design research project. It just also happened to be the week that George Clooney's wedding party arrived … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Victoria’s Holiday

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Luana

This week's exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern invites you into an elegant setting, full of glittering opulence and floral beauty. Join us in the Drawing Room of a Victorian home, as we celebrate Christmas with golden ornaments, poinsettias and pine boughs, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Colors of Italy

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Luana

Greetings from Venice. Yes, ~that~ Venice. *smile* I am here doing research for a design project. Today I spent hours at the Gallerie dell' Accademia, photographing textile details from Renaissance-era paintings by Venetian artists. It is very clear that the … Continue reading →

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Every Day is a Gift

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Luana

The opulence of Beau Monde has arrived! This 23-piece group was a favorite at Quilt Market. And you can download the 'Art Deco' Free Pattern to match. _______________________________________________ Today I am writing to you from New York, as I prepare … Continue reading →

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