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.

Day 2 – Sept 21 – Rome Embassy

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Luana

  This morning was my big power point presentation at the US Embassy in Rome. I arrived at the appointed time to the security gate and… there were a hundred men in Italian suits and shiny black shoes already waiting … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – Sept 20 – Rome, Italy

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Luana

My taxi ride into town Weds went past so many famous landmarks – I immediately had the sense that I was really in Bella Roma. It included driving past the Forum and the "Wedding Cake" building, then the Piazza Venezia … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Reap What You Sew

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Luana

Friendship. It's a beautiful thing. I have met more wonderful people who've become wonderful friends in the quilting world, than any other group of people I've encountered. And you know what? No matter where I go, I meet quilters and … Continue reading →

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To my friends in Russia:

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Luana

In one week I will be giving a power point presentation in Moscow, showing images from all the quilt festivals that I have photographed around the world in the last year. My presentation will be at 2 pm on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Many Faces, Many Quilts

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Luana

  This beautiful quilt "This Many Faces, This Many Cultures" is from the recent Festival of Quilts in Birmingham. The artist who made this multiple portrait piece is Rita Dijkstra-Hesselink, who lives in Holland. I felt that this piece reflected … Continue reading →

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A Weekend at Home!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Luana

Sophie and I had a fast but fun visit to Quilting Arts TV studios earlier this week. On the way back the United computers and website went down for a couple hours, so we had a delay at the airport. … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – A Bountiful Spirit

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Luana

I've just arrived home late Tuesday night, after flying home from Cleveland. After a 2-hour delay (due to the United website and computers going down!) we finally flew toward Colorado… only to be diverted to Cheyenne Wyoming at the last … Continue reading →

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Long Beach, Birmingham, Ohio, Rome and Moscow. Whew!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Luana

Today was one of those glorious end-of-summer days that was filled with sunshine, mild temperatures, and lots of happy people in town for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The 6th stage was here today, and a Boulder athlete won the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Letter from an English Garden

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Luana

  I am writing this just before flying home from Birmingham England, after attending the Festival of Quilts here. Bonnie and I filmed several videos and I took tons of photos. I scoured the show looking for the most unique … Continue reading →

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Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, England

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Luana

This weekend I am writing to you from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, England. It is the biggest quilt festival in Europe, and quilters come from all over Europe, and indeed from across the globe, to participate in this … Continue reading →

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