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 – Scottish Gardens

Summertime is a time of joyful celebration in the flower garden, and over the centuries we have continued the celebration by remembering the colors of the garden in our textile arts. My inspiration tonight comes from Crathes Castle in Scotland, … Continue reading

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eQuilter Free Pattern – Snow Crystals

reposted from 8/1 eQuilter newsletter: This stunning winter quilt uses scenic batiks and snowflake panels, to create this bold visual effect. Bordered by a scenic batik with deer in a snowy forest, this quilt evokes deep winter nights and the … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Joyous Hearts

Reposted from 7/30: I am writing to you from the Cape Town Airport, as I wait to board the 1st of my 4 flights home. As I reflect on the meaning of these 9 days in South Africa, it strikes … Continue reading

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Greetings from the Bottom of Africa

I am writing to you tonight from Cape Town in South Africa. It is winter here, but a relatively mild coastal winter season… it was a partly cloudy/rainy 57 degrees fahrenheit here today. It is a week since I left … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Knights & Wizards

The tales of old come alive in this lively tableau of Knights, Wizards and Dragons. Fans of King Arthur, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter will love the detail in this Magical-themed quilt design …. another eQuilter Exclusive Free … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – No Caterpillars Please

Greetings from South Africa! We hit the ground running Monday – landing in Johannesburg in the morning and visiting an Arts and Crafts collective at Nelson Mandela Square later in the day. Tuesday we spent the day at Lesedi Cultural … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Aurora’s Cabin

Caryl Bryer Fallert is one of the Founding Godmothers of the Art Quilt movement, and her work with Color and Design has been a benchmark for creative quilters over the decades. Here is a gorgeous chromatic Log Cabin design, using … Continue reading

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Quilting Arts TV Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Quilting Arts TV Blog Hop! I am excited to help kick off this weeklong blog hop with the other guests for Series 1400. Just in time too – because tonight I'll be flying to Frankfurt and then … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Purrfect Companion

This one is for all of you who share photos of cats on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram. We love sharing images of our own beloved cats, and we love clicking through pictures of cute, silly, grumpy, sleepy, playful kitties. A … Continue reading

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Dana, Quilt Colorado, & South Africa

I know many of you are anxious to know that Dana's heart surgery went very well this week, and we are told she had the best outcome possible. Thank you for your prayers, and we wish her a speedy recovery … Continue reading

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