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.

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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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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