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.

Honoring Native Land

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Luana

Several years ago I experienced, for the first time, the practice of honoring the indigenous tribes on whose land we stand. This first time was when I was at Quilt Canada, and it struck me so deeply to hear that … Continue reading →

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Asian Imports and Raptors

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Luana

You may know that in March 1999, Paul and I started our business in the basement of our home. We started out specializing in Asian imported fabrics and Bali batiks. My years living in Asia, and having family members in … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Remembrances

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Luana

For many of us in the US, the long Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of Summer. Memorial Day takes on a whole new meaning this year, for those who have lost loved ones in the pandemic year. We remember … Continue reading →

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Happy Mothers Day!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Luana

I hope that you can spend today with your mom, or your kids, or grandkids, or doing a motherly thing like make a quilt for someone special. So many of us learned to sew from our moms or grandmas…it is … Continue reading →

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May Flowers

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Luana

We are all yearning for a return to “Normal” but in our hearts we know that we are venturing into an unknown New Normal that will be spread out over an unknown amount of time. However as more people are … Continue reading →

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Gratitude & Comfort

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Luana

As you may know, we have established close relationships with many non-profits and relief organizations, so that our charity program may help those in need. This includes groups that work internationally, nationally, regionally and locally…like when Colorado has had floods, … Continue reading →

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April – Season of Renewal

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Luana

Dear Friends – I am still trying to get through all the emails and letters that you sent to us after the March 22 shooting. Here in Boulder we are all still processing what happened, still learning of people in … Continue reading →

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Now More Than Ever….

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Luana

By now, I assume you have heard all about the mass shooting that occurred on Monday here in Boulder. I know many of you read my email about this on Wednesday, because we’ve been flooded with emails, phone calls and … Continue reading →

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May the Road Rise to Meet You

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Luana

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Despite the CDC telling us to stay home and drink alone, I am sure that you have enough GREEN in your stash to start your own Irish Sewing Party today. If not, we have enough Green … Continue reading →

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Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – ONE YEAR

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Luana

Yes, it has been one year since we started marking the weeks passing by, at the start of the pandemic. It is not over yet, but I will not be marking the passage of time anymore. One year is enough! … Continue reading →

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