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.

A Self Care Art Retreat

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Luana

Many of you know that I lost my mother last November. For those of you who are currently caretakers, I will share a story. During that last difficult year, I had a dream of going on a painting retreat to … Continue reading →

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Eye Candy from AQSG

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Luana

I am back from Tarrytown NY, where I was attending the American Quilt Study Group Seminar. As AQSG president Nancy Bavor noted, this is a little out of my usual oeuvre, but nevertheless I enjoyed hanging out with some of … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Resplendent Peacocks

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Luana

Enter a vibrant garden of peacocks, flowers and feathers in this week’sexclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern, featuring an opulent central panel with finely printed imagery. To make this 60″ x 67″ quilt design, you will start with the 36″ x … Continue reading →

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American Quilt Study Group

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Luana

I am writing to you from Tarrytown, New York tonight, while attending the AQSG Seminar (American Quilt Study Group). This is the group of quilt history nerds who dig into the past with a combination of genealogy and textile sleuthing. … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Quilting Santa

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Luana

Did you know that Quilting is Santa’s favorite pastime? We all know that quilting helps us to relax, boosting our creativity and emotional well-being, so it’s no wonder Santa is so patient and generous! This Week’s Exclusive Free Quilt Pattern … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Island

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Luana

This week we have a new shipment with lots of Steampunk-themed prints, so I thought it would be fun to showcase these images of the Mechanical Elephant in Nantes France. Last year in April I went to the quilt festival … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Little Wizards

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Luana

Tonight’s Free eQuilter Pattern features adorable baby animals dressed as wizards! These darling critters cast heavenly spells in multi-color frames. To make this 60″ x 60″ quilt design, you’ll start with the main 36″ x 44″ block panel. Then combine … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Luana

We hope you are having restful and creative long weekend, for those of you observing the Labor Day holiday on Monday. Our offices will be closed so our staff can also enjoy the holiday with their families. For many of … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Wild Kitty

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Luana

Tonight’s Free eQuilter Pattern features Chong-A Hwang’s magical kitty, with captivating cascades of color and shadow. This adorable feline is embellished with mandalas and scrolls, with multi-color medallions on a black background. To make this 50″ wide x 68″ high … Continue reading →

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Late Summer Glow

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Luana

This week I am sharing a quilt from Quilt Canada, which was held in June, in Edmonton. This quilt captures the feeling of the end of summer vacation…as sunset falls and shimmering colors reflect on the lake, we light a … Continue reading →

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