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.

Quilt Therapy

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Luana

This week I read about another study that supports the idea of Quilting having health benefits. There have been similar studies about Crafting, Knitting, etc. Those of us who quilt and craft have a little giggle about this, because we … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Olaf’s Adventure

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Luana

Hey Frozen Fans! Do you wanna build a Snowman? This exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features the warm-hearted Olaf from the wildly popular movie "Frozen", and you can just hear him saying "Some people are worth melting for" with that sweet … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Maori Inspirations

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Luana

When I travel to quilt festivals around the world to photograph the quilt exhibits, I am always looking for special quilts that express the spirit of the local culture. Today I am featuring 2 parts of a triptych by Kathy … Continue reading →

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A Good Year

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Luana

Happy February! This week is Paul's birthday, so feel free to send him a birthday greeting. He works so hard behind the scenes to run this company. He is the Giant Brain / Wizard of Oz behind the velvet curtain, … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Backyard Birdhouses

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Luana

This week's exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern has inventive birdhouses with lots of clever details, filling the graceful branches of a lovely tree. Bird-lovers will adore the colors and visual stories of the birds with their little houses…featuring the 'Housing Boom' … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Island Fantasy

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Luana

Aloha! Here's a bright fun little Mid-Winter break from all the snow and ice and generally lousy weather that many of you are dealing with. It got up to 76 degrees in Boulder yesterday – wish I could send you … Continue reading →

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Getting Organized for 2015

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Luana

Welcome to all of our new Kiwi subscribers! We're happy to have you! Oh gosh, it is so hard to be missing the Tokyo Quilt Festival this weekend, but that was a conscious decision to go to the quilt convention … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Jewel of the Garden

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Luana

This week's exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern is an exquisitely rendered panel, featuring a graceful Peacock perched on a wrought-iron gate, with a lovely garden in the background. The carefully selected coordinates include peacock feathers, and a champagne-colored version of Fairy … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Little Treasures

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Luana

After spending a delightful 11 days in New Zealand, including 3 days in Palmerston North at the quilt convention, I'd like to share this whimsical scrappy quilt with all of you. I can't help but smile when I look at … Continue reading →

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Kiwi Hospitality

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Luana

Oh my goodness what a crazy busy trip I've had in New Zealand! I am writing to you on Saturday night, and a taxi will pick me up at 5:45 am to go to the airport. Every day has been … Continue reading →

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