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.

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 →

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Creative Nudge – Follow the Light

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Luana

This is a quilt by a Canadian quilter, featuring the Greens Point Lighthouse on Letete Passage, going into Passamaquoddy Bay in New Brunswick. The funny thing is, I photographed this quilt at the exhibit in New Zealand last month! The … Continue reading →

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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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