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.

Important Dates to Note

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Luana

There are two very important days coming up this week. The first one is on Monday April 7 – No Housework Day. I am not making this up! All you quilters and sewing fans know what to do now – … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Free Pattern – Cat and Dog Lovers

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Luana

Quilters LOVE their pets, and the quantity of dog and cat fabrics that we ship out the door is evidence of that ongoing Furry Lovefest! This week's eQuilter Free Pattern is based on either a Dog panel or a Cat … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Corsets, Bows and Roses

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Luana

One of the things I love to do when visiting the great museums around the world, is to photograph how painters have indicated the sheen, draping and embellishments of fabric in portraits. The lavish gowns of the wealthy and powerful … Continue reading →

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Cultural Field Trip

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Luana

Sophie and I have had a marvelous Spring Break week, filming at Quilting Arts TV in Ohio, and then visiting our fabric friends and favorite museums in New York City. It was great to spend time with Susan Brubaker Knapp … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – New York New York

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Luana

It has been a very exciting week so far! Monday I taped 2 segments on Quilting Arts TV with Susan Brubaker Knapp – on her very first day as the new host! The first segment was about the process of … Continue reading →

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Face to Face Friendships

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Luana

("Make It Sew") When you get to a certain age, it is far too easy to just hang with your old gang, have a chatfest with your usual BFF girlfriends, and look at life… and quilts… in the same old … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Passion for Taupe

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Luana

I am a color person. I like bright colors, and lots of 'em. However through my career as a fabric purveyor, I've been reminded over and over that there are many of you who love neutrals. When we first started … Continue reading →

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A Year of Changes

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Luana

Things are changing in the quilting industry, including many icons of the industry who are retiring this year. One of my dearest friends is stepping down in the next few months – Beth Hayes who has been the editor-in-chief … Continue reading →

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Paula Nadelstern and Cosmic Jewels

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Luana

This eye-popping quilt is an eQuilter Exclusive Design, made from Paula Nadelstern's latest kaleidoscope-inspired collection "Palindromes". Gazing into the symmetry of this 60" x 60" quilt design, you'll see exploding stars and cosmic galaxies…to boldly go where no quilter has … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to US!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Luana

Monday is our 15 year anniversary, and I have toadmit I have made a lot of jokes over the years about having a Fabric-EatingDragon tied up in the back yard. We started out in the basement of our home, which … Continue reading →

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