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 Patterns, Fresh Peaches, and Birmingham Quilt Fest

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Luana

Are you getting all 3 of our weekly newsletters? If not, I want to bring to your attention our Midweek Creative Nudge, and our Friday Free Pattern Newsletter. The popularity of these 2 newsletters is growing like crazy, so check … Continue reading →

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Bluebirds and Peacocks

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Luana

Late summer brings the sunny yellows of Black-Eyed Susans, set against the deep blue of twilight skies, and migrating bluebirds. This week's eQuilter Exclusive Free Pattern features a lush panel with intense summer jeweltones and gold metallic. You'll be dazzled … Continue reading →

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More than a Check on the Bucket List

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Luana

Reposted from 8/3 eQuilter newsletter: So I have come back from South Africa, and checked off "Africa" on my Bucket List. I've been trying to figure out how to put the experience into words, and in the process found this … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Scottish Gardens

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Luana

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

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Luana

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

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Luana

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

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Luana

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

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Luana

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

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Luana

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

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Luana

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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