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.

Rocky Mountain High

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Luana

Today was one of those crystal blue Colorado Fall days that makes one glad to be alive. Autumn colors, happy people out on the street, clear sky and perfect slightly crisp temperatures. Everyone was out with their bikes and dogs … Continue reading →

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Where the Wild Things Are

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Luana

You may have seen “Fat Bear Week” in the news this week. It is a lighthearted contest to vote on the most blubbery brown bear in Alaska here at the end of the salmon fishing season. If you read about … Continue reading →

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Virtual Lecture: International Quilt Trends

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Luana

Please Note:My Zoom lecture “International Quilt Trends” has been rescheduled for Monday August 9. You can pre-register now…on the Festival of Quilts site. The in-person event is happening this weekend in Birmingham UK. We’ve set the time you it is … Continue reading →

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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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