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.

Looking Forward to Fall Season

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Luana

Aug 24 and Sept 28 are the next two dates for our Charity Sewing Days. Please make a note, and RSVP if you plan to attend. (See updated travel and classroom dates below) This week I snuck out of town … Continue reading →

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Japan Quilt & Craft Tour – January 23 – February 4 2020

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Luana

I’ve been going to the Tokyo Quilt Festival for 11 years, but I started traveling to Japan in the early 80s when I worked as a designer in the garment industry. 10 years ago I led a tour to Japan … Continue reading →

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A Fabulous Fun Week Ahead

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Luana

We are very excited to have Cindy Lohbeck teaching Four 1-Day Dyeing classes this week! Cindy and I met at the Quilting Arts TV studio about a year and a half ago, and we’ve been planning these classes since then! … Continue reading →

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American Life

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Luana

As we pause for our Independence Day on the Fourth of July, I am thinking about the topics and motifs that are so quintessentially American. So many of these are expressed through our fabric collections, but where to begin? The … Continue reading →

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Snowy Owls of Canada

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Luana

This week for the Creative Nudge, I am sharing a new quilt from one of my favorite Canadian quilters – Colette Dumont. 2 years ago Colette burst onto the scene with 2 prize-winning quilts that won “Best New Quilter” and … Continue reading →

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Join us for a Weekend with Jane!

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Luana

A little over a year ago I met Jane. Actually, I stalked her at Road to California. She was wearing the most amazing embellished coat, and floral headpiece, and I just had to know more about what she was wearing! … Continue reading →

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QuiltCon in Nashville

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Luana

This morning I caught a 6 am flight home from Nashville, after attending the Award Ceremonies and 2 days of QuiltCon. The weather was drizzly and cold but the colorful quilts and enthusiastic high spirits made up for the weather … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview – Part 2

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Luana

Here is the second part of our Quilt Market review – the collections that made us jump for joy! Yes we will stock all of these: watch our e-newsletters for these future collections. Fairytale Dragon and Castles – Digital Panels … Continue reading →

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Open House and Holiday Sewing Day

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Luana

Click Here to read in your Browser 329 NEW Products this week! We are having a Holiday Open House and Charity Sewing Day on Sat Dec 8, for our customers, suppliers and eQuilter staff. Please RSVP if you plan to … Continue reading →

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The JOY of Making…Brings Us Together

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Luana

One week ago we were moving the last few boxes into our new headquarters, and we spent the whole week organizing and getting back to business. I had a quick trip to Quilts Inc in Houston, then had a couple … Continue reading →

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