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.

ABBA, Broncos & Bears

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Luana

Despite the fact that the Denver Broncos are in the Super Bowl on Sunday, I am still making plans to be creative in the afternoon, then drive to see Mamma Mia in downtown Denver while the streets are empty. A … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Indigo Aesthetic

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Luana

One of the great pleasures of immersing oneselfin the Tokyo Quilt Festival, is to dive into the inky blue depths of the "Wa" exhibit, filled withintricate quilts hand-pieced and hand-quilted, many constructed from vintage indigo fabrics. Yes, there are shimmering … Continue reading →

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Romaji & Tove

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Luana

It is Saturday at home, and Sunday here in Japanas I write to you from my hotel in Narita. I've just spent 3 days in Tokyo atthe Quilt Festival, and now I'm chillin' at an airport hotel, waiting for myflight … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Luana

One of the things that inspires and amuses memost about Life, is how sometimes things just magically come together, andsomething wondrous happens. I ask a question and the answer appears a weeklater. Put out a request to the Universe and … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Marigold, Berry & Crystal White

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Luana

When I travel, I take at least 500 photos a day. Every night I edit down to about 300, and try to pick out the Photo of the Day. As you may know, I went to India for 2 weeks … Continue reading →

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Featured Free Pattern – Downton Abbey “Mary”

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Luana

Welcome to the Premier issue of the eQuilter Free Pattern Newsletter! Based on the phenomenal popularity of our Free Pattern Designer, we're expanding this feature to bring you free patterns for designer and licensed collections, right to your … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Dreaming of Asia

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Luana

One of my greatest pleasures over the last several years has been my annual trek to the Tokyo Quilt Festival. It is not only the quilts that inspire me, but the textiles, the colors, the crafts, the architecture, and … Continue reading →

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Hidden Messages

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Luana

2014 has kicked off with a New Moon on New Years Day which is considered very auspicious for students of astrology. In numerology it is a "7" year, considered a Universal Year that will evolve our collective consciousness, and bring … Continue reading →

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Quilters are all Heart and Soul.

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Luana

Quilters are all Heart and Soul. They collect fabric and take classes, they make quilt blocks and quilt tops, and then when someone is in need… they stitch it all together and give it away. After staying up late night … Continue reading →

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Happy Winter Solstice!

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Luana

This week some twenty-something friends were complaining to me about how fast Christmas came up this year. *Snort!* I told them, it only gets worse. It is hard to imagine that the end of the year comes faster every year, … Continue reading →