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.

The Seeds She Planted

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Luana

Today March 10th is my mother’s birthday, and eQuilter’s 22nd Anniversary. For me, our company birthday will always be connected to my mother’s birthday. As I go through old family photos, I see so many things that reach across the … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Stitch

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Luana

This week I’d like to introduce you to a remarkable organization called the Common Threads Project. It is an international group that exists to help those who have suffered the trauma of sexual and gender-based violence, so they can heal … Continue reading →

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Queen Takes Knight

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Luana

For those of you who joined me at QuiltCon over the weekend….wasn’t that glorious? We have to appreciate that it was happening during the crazy ice storm, and that QuiltCon staff in some cases had to evacuate to other locations … Continue reading →

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Time To Quilt

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 48 Now that our industry is starting to emerge from the totally immersive Facemask-Sewing era, we are starting to see some new trends emerging. Finally! I just got off Zoom with the … Continue reading →

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Pont des Arts – Bridge of Love

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Luana

I think we could all use a vacation right about now. Let’s imagine we are going to Paris for Valentine’s Day…to the Pont des Arts next to the Louvre. Lovers have been attaching padlocks to this pedestrian bridge, engraving locks … Continue reading →

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Register for Upcoming Online Events

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 47 I’d like to point out a few upcoming events: If you are a member of the Canadian Quilters Association, registration is now open for you to sign up for my Zoom … Continue reading →

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Healing Hearts…Loving Hearts

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Luana

Tonight I want to share a story with you. It is inspired by events over the weekend:My stepbrother received a call Saturday night, and 24 hours later was in surgery to receive a desperately needed and long-awaited kidney transplant. The … Continue reading →

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What Does the Future Hold for Quilt Events?

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 46 During the week I spend a lot of time communicating and sharing ideas/updates with friends in the industry. I think we all know that when we get to the other side … Continue reading →

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Looking to the Future

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 45 There has been a lot of chatter and speculation about future quilt exhibits and quilt festivals, so I’ve spent the last week or two reaching out to organizers and trying to … Continue reading →

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We the People

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Luana

Today, on our Inauguration Day, I am sharing with you a quilt that I made for the “Inspired by Washington DC” quilt project, curated by Donna DeSoto. (She also curated the Endangered Species project, which included my “Polar Bear, Eclipsed”) … Continue reading →

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