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.

Nerds in Paradise

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Luana

I've just spent 4 hours with a theater packed with LOTR nerds – at the "one night only" screening of Lord of the Rings – The Two Towers – Extended Version. The delight in the room was palpable, as if … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice – Home from Hawaii

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Luana

Tuesday June 21st is the Summer Solstice – the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. We know that our friends Down Under will be happy to get through their Winter Solstice on the same … Continue reading →

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The Golden Hour

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Luana

The first and last hour of the day, when the sun hangs low and washes the landscape with soft glowing light, is known as The Golden Hour. Artists and photographers wait for this moment, to capture an image full of … Continue reading →

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Summertime…and the Livin’ is Easy…..

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Luana

This weekend I packed up my camera and took off for another photo-friendly location. I hate to leave my mounds of peonies that are in full bloom now, but I'm hoping for some more colorful photo subjects over the next … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Japan

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Luana

I love when things come Full Circle. I love when the punchline finally hits, after a joke has gone on for months or even years. I really love when the second half of a story clicks into place, and if … Continue reading →

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The Emerald Isle – My Irish Tour!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Luana

The Emerald IsleJune 5 – 15, 2012 http://sewmanyplaces.com/tours/iqfoi_luana_0612.html Travel with owner of eQuilter.com, Luana Rubin on this 11-day tour of Ireland visiting Galway, Dublin, Cobh, Killarney, the Dingle Peninsula, Adare, and we will be spending 3-days in the Galway … Continue reading →

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Horses and Childhood

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Luana

Sophie and I visited a horse farm this afternoon, with several foals born in the last few weeks. There is nothing like a farm full of baby animals to get you in the mood for summer. I snapped these 2 … Continue reading →

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Musicians in the House

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Luana

As you may have picked up, everyone at our house is a musician. We try to support local live performances because we want to support the arts for our children’s future. It is not only music that is best appreciated … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview Part 2

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Luana

Quilt Market Preview – Part 2 Here is the second installment of our Quilt Market Preview – watch for these collections to arrive in the next 2-4 months – to be announced in our weekly newsletters! Organic cotton fabrics: Stitch … Continue reading →

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SAQA Conference Denver

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Luana

Saturday I wrote to you from Quilt Market in Salt Lake City, and tonight I am writing to you from New York City. I spent today at a group of wholesale shows at the big convention center here, looking at … Continue reading →

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