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.

First photos from QuiltCon on my Flickr page

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Luana

Ok you guys – here is the first batch of my photos from QuiltCon. I also went to several lectures today so I haven't photographed the whole show yet! Feel free to share! http://www.flickr.com/photos/luanarubin/sets/72157632836689184/ Below is a closeup of … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Venice, Tokyo and Cairo

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Luana

This last week I've been very distracted looking at all the fabulous masks and costumes at Carnivale in Venice. You may recall that in September I gave 2 presentations at the US Embassy in Rome, thanks to my American friend … Continue reading →

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Serendipity and Collaboration

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Luana

Sometimes you have to throw all the pieces up in the air and start fresh to have a creative breakthrough. Sometimes you have to throw the dice… or the colors….on the table and then let someone else play around with … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – The Yin and Yang of Quilting

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Luana

Dear Fabric-Loving Friends, First of all, I want to wish you a beautiful Valentine's Day, full of fabric, chocolate, old movies, or whatever it is that makes your heart go pitty-pat! If your sweetie is at a loss … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy Busy – Spring is Coming!

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Luana

This last week has been spent trying to catch up after my trip to the Tokyo Quilt Festival. I came back to 5 different project deadlines looming over the next few months, so after a stress meltdown earlier in the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Hexagon Madness!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Luana

In case you haven't noticed, there's a new quilt trend exploding all around the globe: Hexagon Madness! It's been slowly creeping back – we've seen those English paper-pieced hexagons in 30's reproduction prints – then they started to show up … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – A Japanese Perspective

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Luana

Today I am writing to you from Tokyo, where I've spent the last few days at the quilt festival. One of the great things about attending quilt shows in other countries, is that it completely reshapes one's ideas about what … Continue reading →

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Message from Doctors Without Borders, USA

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Luana

Dear Mrs. Rubin, I can't thank you and everyone at eQuilter.com enough for your support of Doctors Without Borders' lifesaving work in 2012. As crisis after crisis unfolded across the world, you helped provide emergency medical care for men, women, … Continue reading →

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Relief Quilt Deliveries to Hurricane Sandy Victims – Last Weekend

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Luana

letter from Joy at Quilt Magazine, to eQuilter and Timeless Treasures: Thank you so much for your swift action on friday organizing the quilt pickup. I know I gave you very little notice, but it was really great to be … Continue reading →

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2013 Tokyo Quilt Festival

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Luana

Greetings from Tokyo!I've just arrived in my room at the Tokyo Dome Hotel on Saturday night, and Sunday I'll be at the Tokyo Quilt Festival walking the show and taking photos. I know many of you are anxious to … Continue reading →

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