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.

The Gift of Inspiration

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Luana

I have just returned from 3 days in Aurora Illinois, at the BERNINA Ambassadors Reunion. First of all let me just say again that I am so honored and appreciative to be a part of this group. It brings together … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Poppies All Around

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Luana

Festive Red Poppies twirl on a dramatic Midnight Black background, in this week's eQuilter Free Pattern. This clever quilt design with 3 poppy prints by Chong-A Hwang, combines 6" (Large) and 11" (Huge!) floral prints, and a large scale Poppy … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Japanese Quilts

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Luana

from the Dec 3 eQuilter newsletter: Tonight I am writing from Aurora Illinois, near Chicago. I am attending the Bernina Ambassador Reunion, networking with Bernina national teachers, authors and designers, having fun learning and playing on Bernina top-of-the-line machines. Lucky … Continue reading →

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Purple Sunday

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Luana

EXCITING BIG NEWS! – We just received the SAQA fundraiser collection "Urban Textures" from Andover – based on the fabulous work of 6 artists, and curated by Luana Rubin. The other big news is that we are bringing in Aurifil … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Embracing Horses – Laurel Burch

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Luana

Welcome to the colorful world of Laurel Burch, in this week's exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern! If you love horses, you'll be mesmerized by the colors and rich gold metallic of this "Embracing Horses" collection. Note that there are 3 color … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Luana

from the Nov 26 eQuilter newsletter: This gorgeous quilt "Renaissance" by Zena Thorpe richly illustrates the celebration of abundance and gratitude that we feel at Thanksgiving time. Quilters seem to have a special sense of appreciation… they share their abundance … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Time

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Luana

from the Nov 22 eQuilter newsletter: Every year I am shocked when the holidays are upon us. How is it possible that we've arrived at Thanksgiving Week again? It is a constant reminder that the years slip by faster and … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Dynasty Medallion

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Luana

This Exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features a cool jeweltone palette with rich gold metallic, from the opulent 'Dynasty' collection by designer Chong-a Hwang. The ornate detail shown above is a small part of this exquisite quilt pattern: The pattern requires … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Salsa Rainbow

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Luana

from Nov 19 eQuilter newsletter: This weekend while at the Color Marketing Group's international conference in Orlando, I was enjoying the colorful Cuban, Mexican, and other Latino influences… the colors, the food and the music! If you like to watch … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Color

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Luana

From Nov 15 eQuilter Newsletter: This weekend I am writing to you from the Color Marketing Group's international conference in Orlando. After leaving the zero degree weather in Boulder, my first flight was canceled, then I flew to Washington DC, … Continue reading →

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