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.

Free Quilt Pattern – Baby Animal Parade

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Luana

What is more adorable than Baby Animals? A cuddly quilt full of Mama and Baby Animals, of course! Our weekly eQuilter Free Pattern features 'Whose Baby am I' from the 'Animal Friends' collection by John Butler for Elizabeth's Studio…featuring Koalas, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Frida Kahlo

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Luana

I am home from the Mexico Quilt Expo in Mexico City, and it was such a pleasure to meet so many of our customers who came to the show to hear my lectures! Many new friends were made, and we … Continue reading →

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Mexican Quilts

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Mexico City (flying home Sunday) after spending a lovely few days with our friends at the Mexican Quilt conference. It is a small but growing quilt festival, with an exhibit of Mexican, Argentine … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Portraits in the Wild

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Luana

Take a walk on the Wild Side with this week's exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern….. a Safari wallhanging quilt design featuring large scale portraits of Tigers, Elephants, Leopards and Zebras. Our weekly eQuilter Free Pattern features the "The Wild Side" collection … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Modern Sunset

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Luana

This week I am editing and posting lots of quilt photos from the New Zealand Quilt Conference last month, and from QuiltCon in Austin Texas last weekend. As I prepare to fly to Mexico City tomorrow, I want to be … Continue reading →

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24 Hours at QuiltCon

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Luana

I just returned home from Austin Texas, before the blizzard hit here in Colorado, and gosh I am so glad I bumped up my flight from afternoon to early morning! I got home just as the big snow and wind … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Saddle Up

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Luana

Horse-Lovers, Cowgirls and Cowboys alike will love this Western-themed quilt, which depicts a way of life that is disappearing fast. We especially like the vignette of the cowboy holding his beloved dog on the saddle. Our weekly eQuilter Free Pattern … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Sharing a Legacy

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Luana

Gung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Chinese Lunar New Year – the year of the Sheep, the Goat, or the Ram. I am still thinking about the quilts, the landscapes, and the people of New Zealand…who I met on my trip … Continue reading →

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When Life Throws a Curveball…

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Luana

This week was definitely very non-quilt oriented because Sophie and I went to speak to the school board about all the kids and teachers who are being sickened by ongoing exposure to hydrogen-sulfide in the school building. After we pulled … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Tiger Majesty

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Luana

Bring home the magnificent power of these big jungle cats, with this week's exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern. Includes a Tiger panel, large scale Tiger portraits, and Tigers in the green grass. Main fabrics from the 'Tigers' collection by Exclusively Quilters. … Continue reading →