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 – Message from 1883

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Luana

I collect books. I can hear my family snorting as they read this. Tonight as we celebrated Sam's 16th birthday (and he got a book on the Musee D'Orsay in Paris) they joked that since I have too many books, … Continue reading →

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Art as Celebrity

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Luana

On January 2nd I spent at the day at the Louvre Museum in Paris. It was my 4th time there (since 1987) and I still haven't seen it all. One of my favorite things to do at the Louvre, is … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Quilts Everywhere!

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Luana

This lovely door is from the medieval Church of St. Trophime in Arles, France. This church was built between the 12th and 15th centuries, and is a great example of Romanesque architecture. It was built on the site of a … Continue reading →

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Trendwatching for Fabric Lovers

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Luana

Here at eQuilter we are always on the lookout for longterm big-picture trends. We love to spot a trend early on, jump on the early renditions of the trend, predict when the trend will peak and taper off…and then wonder … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Melting Butter

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Luana

What is it about Paris that makes one want to run out and buy red lipstick? …. and a hat with a big silk rose pinned to the side? Once you are there you forget about the cliches and become … Continue reading →

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Inspirations from France!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Luana

As you read this I am flying home from my week in France, and a wonderful excursion among some of the textile wonders of the world! One thing I really love about Paris is that you always find costume exhibits … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Vincent’s Footsteps

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Luana

I've been on a pilgrimage of sorts – visiting Arles, France where Vincent Van Gogh spent some of his last years, and where he created many of his most popular works, including his Sunflowers. Here I am where he … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Magic of the Holidays

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Luana

Here in Boulder, we actually had a true Christmas Morning "White Christmas"! It snowed overnight, and the sun came up on a pristine and sparkling landscape. When Mason and his friend came to our house bearing packages in the morning … Continue reading →

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Piecing for Peace – Sandy Hook Memorial Quilt Project

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Luana

Many thanks to everyone who wrote in to give us their ideas about a Sandy Hook Elementary Memorial Quilt project. There are as many different ideas as there are people interested in helping! Recognizing that we can't be all things … Continue reading →

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Sandy Hook Names & Piecing for Peace

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Luana

http://www.facebook.com/PiecingForPeace Dear Friends,Here is the list of Sandy Hook Elementary names, as requested. Charlotte Bacon, 6Daniel Barden, 7Olivia Engel, 6Josephine Gay, 7Dylan Hockley, 6Madeleine F. Hsu, 6Catherine V. Hubbard, 6Chase Kowalski, 7Jesse Lewis, 6Ana Marquez-Greene, 6James Mattioli, 6Grace Audrey McDonnell, … Continue reading →

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