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 – Stitches of Love

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Luana

  Wherever I go, I always have an eye out for collectible textiles. I don't mean fabrics for my stash, but beautiful handmade pieces that are made by local artisans, that illustrate a mastery of the craft by someone who … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – When You Least Expect…

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Luana

I've just arrived home from colorful San Antonio (Texas) tonight, after spending the last few days at the Color Marketing Group annual North American conference. It was a working conference, and we all worked hard to come up with our … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Luana

I know that as you read this, many of you will be joining me in remembering those who lost their lives on 9/11, ten years ago. We are going up to the Scottish Festival in Estes Park tomorrow, where they … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Seize the Moment

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Luana

 Sunday I took Sophie to the zoo, and we both brought our cameras. I am teaching her how to capture vivid photos and the zoo is a great place to practice looking through the lens. Every time I go to the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Sewing Kits for Africa

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Luana

As friends and family have checked in to let us know they are ok, albeit without power after the passage of Irene, I am feeling relieved that the hurricane was not as destructive as forecast. We know of 2 suppliers … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes, Birmingham, Somalia and One Needle

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Luana

from Saturday night newsletter: We've uploaded the first 2 video interviews from my visit to the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham England. 9 year old Lily tells us about making her fun quilt, and Anna Maria shows us her "Wisteria" … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Creative Nudge – Babies, Grandmas and Textile Trends

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Luana

  Monday I was in Las Vegas at a big fashion trade show, going to trend reports and walking the show to see what is happening with textile and color trends. When I went to the one big trend forecast … Continue reading →

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End of Summer

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Luana

There's a bittersweetness to the end of August, and the last few weeks of summer weather, as the kids go back to school and the season slides to cooler evenings. It's also the time of year when mothers of school … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Fresh Start

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Luana

  Yesterday Sam and Sophie started the new school year. Sam observed – as only a 14 year old boy can – that it would be a good time to have a "fresh start" – i.e. forget about the past … Continue reading →

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Quilts distributed in Japan on July 13

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Luana

  We wish to share with you this email that we just received from our contact who supervised the distribution of the quilts in Japan: The quilts (which were received in excellent shape and of outstanding quality) were taken to … Continue reading →

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