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 – Joy of Making

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Luana

Over the last few days I've been out doing creative fieldwork…observing the joy that comes from making one's own design. Over the weekend Denver had our own StarFest, which is the galactic Sci-Fi version of ComicCon. For 3 days the … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Tribe

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Luana

As the world just seems to get crazier by the day, one way we can find comfort is with our tribe. These days we don't necessarily stay in the tribe of our birth, but rather, we go out and find … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Ten Thousand Daffodils

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Luana

*April 15. Across the years, a date full of profound events that have shaped the future. The birth of Leonardo da Vinci. The death of Lincoln. The sinking of the Titanic. The start of the Tiananmen Square demonstration. Black Friday. … Continue reading →

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I Know It When I See It

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Luana

People often ask me how to spot new trends. It is an elusive subject, and I honestly don't know if it is something that is innate, or a talent that can be learned. I do know that anybody who goes … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Creative Pet Crafts

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Luana

We love to hear about all the crazy and creative things that you make with our fabrics. One of those categories is Pet Crafts. With all the novelty prints that we stock ( especially the dog and cat themed fabrics!), … Continue reading →

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Stay Curious

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Luana

One of the foundations of my creative life, is to stay curious. I feel sorry for people who think they know everything, and are always trying to impress their "knowledge" on those around them. One of my mentors told me … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Story of a Mentor

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Luana

For all of our friends who have followed Sophie's adoption story from China, I thought you'd like to know that today was the 10 year anniversary of her Gotcha Day! In case you are not familiar with the term Gotcha … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Go To Your Happy Place

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Luana

Mother Nature apparently didn't get Punxsutawney Phil's message that Spring has arrived. The day before my trip we had 9" of snow in Boulder, and the two days I spent in Ohio with Sophie (filming 4 segments for Quilting Arts … Continue reading →

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A Full Plate of Blossoms!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Luana

Do you ever have weeks where everything just seems to hit all at once? That's the kind of week I had…starting with euthanising our beloved doggie Sunday, flying to a trade show Monday, helping Sam to catch up after … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Springboard for Creativity

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from my hotel in Las Vegas! I am here for 2 days at a textile show, and I just finished up ordering lots of bodacious fabrics that are shipping this summer. After immersing myself … Continue reading →

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