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.

eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern – Florentine Mosaic

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Luana

This fabulously opulent quilt design is inspired by Pietra Dura – the Florentine mosaics made from inlaid semi-precious stones. It also brings to mind the floral 'Parchin kari' inlay work at the Taj Mahal. If you are inspired by Italian … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Out of the Comfort Zone

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Luana

Greetings from Christchurch in New Zealand! I've made a big loop of the South Island in the last 6 days, and on Thursday I will travel to Palmerston North for the Manawatu Quilt Convention. I know I will see many … Continue reading →

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Burning NZ Questions

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand. I am touring here for a week, before I go to the quilt festival next week on the North Island. New Zealand has been … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Merry Maypoles

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Luana

Celebrate life with this exuberant new quilt pattern featuring dancing maypoles in brilliant, luminous hues. The ombre shading of Kaufman's Pointillist Palette give a 3-dimensional effect, and the colors really pop with the black poles and white backdrop! You may … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Unexpected Inspirations

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Luana

from Jan 7 eQuilter newsletter: Luana is en route to New Zealand and is contemplating unexpected creative inspiration. The inspiration for this collage is a photo of a metal hinge on a temple door in Narita, Japan. We would like … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Down Under

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Luana

* For many years I have traveled every January to the Tokyo Quilt Festival, but this year I am skipping Japan to check of a big bucket list item: I am spending 2 weeks in New Zealand! For those of … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Spring Retreat

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Luana

Dreaming of Springtime? This exquisite eQuilter Free Pattern features the Botanic Garden collection by artist Chong-A Hwang. The unique quilt design combines a stained glass technique with a large scale scenic panel, creating a delightfully realistic view of a blooming … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Luana

Every year seems to rush by faster than the last year, but in the end it is just more water under the bridge…. Each year is full of opportunities to make a fresh start: Birthdays, the First Day of Spring, … Continue reading →

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Snow and New Year Dreams

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Luana

from Dec 27 eQuilter newsletter: My brother and his kids are visiting from Southern California, and I think they wished too hard for a White Christmas! It started snowing on Christmas afternoon and by Friday we had a record-setting 12" … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Snowy Owls

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Luana

This very special eQuilter Free Pattern comes to you on Boxing Day, to celebrate the beauty of the winter holiday season. Our exclusive quilt design features the exquisitely detailed Snowy Owl collection 'Silent Flight' by wildlife artist James Meger. Whether … Continue reading →

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