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.

Newtown Memorial Quilts

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Luana

Two weeks ago I was in a mountain village in Guatemala, visiting the indigenous Mayans in their simple homes, and admiring the beautiful textiles and embroideries they create on their front porches with simple handlooms. The village shaman – a … Continue reading →

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Grief, Loss, Love and Healing

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Luana

We can't pretend like this week's events in Newtown didn't happen, so I will just say that in addition to the large volume of quilts we are trying to get to thousands of Hurricane Sandy victims on the east coast, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Planting Seeds of Love

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Luana

Giving and receiving are two halves of the same circle. There are times when we are able to give to those in need, and there are times when should open up and receive the help that is offered. That is … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Guatemala, Hurricane Sandy and Colorado Fires

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Luana

Quilters know that the holiday season is all about GIVING…that's what we do best! Between our Hurricane Sandy Quilt Relief project, and my trip to support eQuilter's charity Mission of Love in Guatemala this week, I am appreciating the smiles … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Guatemalan Mission

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Luana

I have just completed my 3rd day in Guatemala, and it feels like I have been here for a week! I am here with one of our charities – Mission of Love – and the director Kathy Price who has … Continue reading →

Posted in Color, Travel | 2 Comments

Guatemala City – Assessment Day at the Hospital

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Luana

Guatemala City: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemala_City Today was one of those days where there was SO much packed into one day, by the end of the day it felt like "this morning" was yesterday! Last night we had an organizational … Continue reading →

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A Story To Be Told

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Luana

By the time you receive this newsletter, I will have flown down to Guatemala City today. I am catching a 6 am flight in Denver, so I can meet Kathy Price (director of Mission of Love) and a team … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Sandy Quilts – Setting Goals

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Luana

The Hurricane Sandy quilts are rolling into the Timeless Treasures warehouse in Roselle, New Jersey. They are also being dropped off in person at our eQuilter warehouse in Boulder Colorado. In the last week I've meet a couple of the … Continue reading →

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Houston Quilt Market – 2013 Preview

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Luana

Many thanks to all of you – individuals and guilds – who are busy making and shipping relief quilts for the Hurricane Sandy victims. Timeless Treasures Fabrics is gearing up to receive thousands of your donated quilts! As the … Continue reading →

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Quilters, Engineers and Rwanda….

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Luana

Last Friday I went to an Engineers Without Borders gathering for CU Engineering students, professors, and EWB donors. (like us!) Here is a link to a video showing one of the projects that eQuilter is directly supporting in Rwanda, with … Continue reading →