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 – Purrfect Companion

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Luana

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

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Luana

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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Creative Nudge – Summer Jazz

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Luana

Summertime is often a time for outdoor music festivals, a musician playing on a street corner, and music wafting through an open window at night. One of my great inspirations is music, and all of our children have become musicians … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Africa

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Luana

July 19 I am departing for South Africa with Carolyn Mazloomi's tour group. I still have room in my large 2nd suitcase for donated lap quilts for the kids in need there, if you'd like to participate. See last week's … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Exclusive Free Pattern – Spirited Magic

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Luana

Castles, Fairies and Unicorns… Oh My! This dreamy fantasy land will appeal to all ages of magical thinkers, set in celestial sashing with vintage map coordinates. Should the question of matching pillows and curtains come up, we have lots of … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Cowgirl Americana

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Luana

As we approach the Fourth of July holiday here in the US, I thought it would be fun to do a collage of Cowgirls and Americana. Between these 3 categories – Americana, Old West and Horses – there are enough … Continue reading →

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Dr Dana, the Carters & South Africa

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Luana

Over the years many of you have called and written to tell us about our wonderful customer service, and your interactions with our CS manager Dana Chapman. Since Dana has a PhD in Textiles, we like to refer to her … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Free Pattern – Crayon Box

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Luana

Do you know a special kindergartener with that big first day looming in a couple months? Do you know a classroom that could use a bright cheerful wallhanging this fall? Check out the fun school-themed fabrics in this week's eQuilter … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Fashion & Fabrics

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Luana

This week's photo/fabric collage celebrates Fashion and Fabrics – two of our great loves that go hand in hand. The photo is a statue of Queen Victoria, in Glasgow Scotland. If you look closely you'll see her flowered dress and … Continue reading →

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Kalinka Collection – Canada, Comics & Costumes

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Luana

* I've just posted a large group of photos from Quilt Canada in Niagara/St Catherines, and I know you'll enjoy seeing what our neighbors to the north are doing with their quilts! There are quite a few talented Canadian quilt … Continue reading →

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