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 – Sakura Dreams

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Luana

 Sophie and I just got home from Washington DC, where we went to visit my brother, the Smithsonian Museums, Mount Vernon, the Pandas in the zoo, and especially to see the Cherry Blossom Festival. I've uploaded several photos from the … Continue reading →

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Taking Time to Smell the Cherry Blossoms

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Luana

My original plan for spring break (late March) this year was to go to Japan to see the Sakura festivals. ( the cherry blossom festivals) Instead I stayed home because I had to help support someone after a surgery. So … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Gilbert

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Luana

Today I had lunch with a friend of the family, to celebrate her 95th birthday. She gave me stock tips, ordered a carafe of wine for our table, and thoroughly enjoyed the slice of chocolate birthday cake brought by the … Continue reading →

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Christchurch NZ – Hearts Project

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Luana

Here is a follow up letter from one of the organizers for the Christchurch hearts project. As you can see, they are receiving many hearts, which I consider as fiber art greeting cards to give support and encouragement. ************* Hello … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Japan – Update

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Luana

Looking for an update on our *Quilts for Japan* project? Please read all the details on our project page, which can also be found in the lower left corner of our home page. “Quilts for Japan” http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/quiltsforjapan.html thanks! Share Post:

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Creative Nudge – eQuilter’s *Quilts for Japan* Project

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Luana

If you've been watching my blog, you've seen the updates I've posted from our friend Shizuko in Japan. Even though events in North Africa have taken over the news this week, you and I know that help is still needed … Continue reading →

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Reconstruction in Japan

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Luana

Another update from our friend Shizuko: Dear Luana, I hope you and your family are keeping well. Slowly but surely, reconstruction of devastated areas has started to move. Gasoline and heating oil started to arrive and gas stations will be … Continue reading →

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A Letter from Sendai

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Luana

Thanks to our customer Carole, who passed on this inspiring letter from a woman named Anne in Sendai. *****   A letter from Sendai , Japan – from Anne                         Anne                        writes:                         "Things here in Sendai have been rather                          surreal. … Continue reading →

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A Community of Quilters

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Luana

You guys are awesome! In the last week since we announced our plans to send comfort quilts and disaster relief supplies to Japan, in partnership with Mission of Love, we've been flooded with emails, phone calls, and Facebook queries about … Continue reading →

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$87 million for Japan

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Luana

Seven days after the 9.0 quake off Japan, donations to nonprofit organizations have reached about $87 million, according to a tally by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a newspaper covering nonprofits. In comparison, one week after the earthquake in Haiti, donations … Continue reading →

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