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 – Colors of Eire

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Luana

June 20 Creative Nudge: I'd like you to stand here on the Cliffs of Moher with me, and breathe in the salty ocean air. Off to the right, a lone tower keeps watch over the sea. Off to the left … Continue reading →

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A Gaelic State of Mind

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Luana

There is nothing like stepping out of your comfort zone to shift your perspective on life…and creativity. Last night I arrived home from a 12 day trip to Ireland. I am still processing the whole experience, but I have to … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Takes My Breath Away

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Luana

Greetings from Ireland! Sometimes the thing that inspires us cannot be captured by a camera, because it is a feeling or a memory that can only be expressed by an creative mind. They say that when you come to Ireland, … Continue reading →

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Newsletter message from June 9

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Luana

This was originally sent out in the eQuilter newsletter on June 9: Greetings from Ireland!*My week has gone by very quickly, after an unscheduled overnight stop in Boston, and a whirlwind start to our group tour and the Irish Quilt … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge from June 6 – Lucky Shamrocks

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Luana

This was originally sent out as the midweek Creative Nudge on June 6:   Ah well, the best laid plans…. Instead of arriving in Dublin Tuesday morning and having a day to scope outthe city on my own, my Denver … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Africa, Quilters and Rocket Scientists

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Luana

On Memorial Day I had a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how our eQuilter charity dollars are being used to help orphans in Rwanda, Africa. Through the Houston NASA (astronauts and rocket scientists!) and CU Boulder chapters of Engineers … Continue reading →

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Irish and Celtic Music

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Luana

I've been picking out some Irish folk music for my trip to Ireland in a week. Here's what I loaded on my iPhone. Do you have any favorites to share? I am looking for Irish fiddle, flute, pennywhistle, accordian, harp … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 26, 2012 by Luana

It's a great time to be a quilter, sewist and fabric lover! There is truly something for everyone, and with over 1000 new products per month, over 20,000 products in stock and ready to ship, not to mention our AWESOME … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – An Open Eye

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Luana

Hey fellow Sci-Fi Nerds! Star Wars is back in stock!______________________________ As I write this, I am finishing up another week on the road: Quilt Market in Kansas City, and a few days in New York at a design show, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Mothers Day!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Luana

The measure of a mother's love for her children is often far beyond what can be perceived or measured by her offspring. Often that intense love is channeled into a project – like making a quilt! We watch our parents … Continue reading →

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