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.

Free Quilt Pattern – Sparkling Hexies

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Luana

This week's exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern is a sizzling, fizzing, eye-popping combination of 4 Effervescence colors! Order as is, or choose from a total of 12 colors of this bubbling celebration of color! Please note the use of the selvedge … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Christmas Critters

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Luana

Some of our favorite holiday designs are the ones depicting pets or wildlife in the Christmas spirit. We love to share the holidays with our beloved pets, and it is so special to see wildlife in the snow on Christmas … Continue reading →

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Nobu Fujiyama Serene & A Piece of Quilting History

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Luana

This week's collectible favorite is full of graceful elegance and Asian sophistication, in Kona Bay's much-anticipated "Nobu Fujiyama Serene" collection. Four years ago, we lost one of the beloved founding mothers of the quilting industry – Bonnie Leman was the … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Farmer’s Summer Harvest

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Luana

This week's eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern takes you to the Farmers Market at the height of the summer harvest. Fill your basket with rich juicy fruits, lovely vegetables, wrapped in sweet golden honeycombs. Use our fresh fruit and vegetable choices, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Latin Color Trends

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Luana

The hot bright colors from Latin America continue to filter into the color trends of the US, along with the Day of the Dead, indigenous Mayan textiles, and Mexican folk art florals. It is a whirling melange of colors, like … Continue reading →

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Holiday Weeks Are Short

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Luana

This short holiday sure went by fast! Many of you probably have the same problem – I am juggling about 5 projects and deadlines – on top of the usual work and family happenings. You may remember this summer I … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Tiffany’s Garden

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Luana

This week's Exclusive FREE eQuilter pattern features the work of designer Chong-A Hwang, and is inspired by the stained glass windows of Tiffany. In this rich jeweltone quilt with opulent gold metallic details, we gaze out through a lattice window, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Australian Seasons

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Luana

We've had some chilly evenings here in Boulder, and some leaves are already beginning to change. It seems that Fall may arrive early this year, and the changing of the seasons always makes me think of the opposite seasons that … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Luana

This week we have a new video on how to mix batiks with large scale tropical floral prints. We hope it will give you some ideas about what to do with those gorgeous big flowers that are still folded up … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Exclusive Free Pattern – Postcards from Italy

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Luana

Do you dream of traveling to Italy? Whether you hold sweet memories of Bella Italia, or you dream of a trip to Italy in the future, this Exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern is the stuff of Italian Dreams! Fabrics featured include … Continue reading →

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