Category Archives: Charity

Creative Nudge – Star Power

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Luana

Above is a detail from the 3rd place quilt in the "WA" category, at the recent Tokyo Quilt Festival. I just love the interplay of colors in this piece, but I also love the contrast of the stripes and the … Continue reading →

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ABBA, Broncos & Bears

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Luana

Despite the fact that the Denver Broncos are in the Super Bowl on Sunday, I am still making plans to be creative in the afternoon, then drive to see Mamma Mia in downtown Denver while the streets are empty. A … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Luana

One of the things that inspires and amuses memost about Life, is how sometimes things just magically come together, andsomething wondrous happens. I ask a question and the answer appears a weeklater. Put out a request to the Universe and … Continue reading →

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Quilters are all Heart and Soul.

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Luana

Quilters are all Heart and Soul. They collect fabric and take classes, they make quilt blocks and quilt tops, and then when someone is in need… they stitch it all together and give it away. After staying up late night … Continue reading →

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Happy Winter Solstice!

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Luana

This week some twenty-something friends were complaining to me about how fast Christmas came up this year. *Snort!* I told them, it only gets worse. It is hard to imagine that the end of the year comes faster every year, … Continue reading →

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Sandyhook Quilts, Bernina and Instagram

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Luana

Buried by that giant winter storm? Grab a hot cuppa, get inspired, and go dive into your eQuilter Stash! (and stay SAFE!) I've been playing around on Instagram ("luanarubin") for awhile (thanks to Dennis at Andover), and now that I … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Honoring an Icon

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Luana

Two days ago much of the world paused to remember Nelson Mandela, a man who has been called the last great liberator of the 20th century. World leaders came together with the South African people Tuesday, to honor the life … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Giving Thanks

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Luana

Isn't it interesting how consistent we can be, in terms of our taste level, and what images and colors we are drawn to? After I got back from my Polar Bear trip, it hit me like a ton of bricks … Continue reading →

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Life Happens Fast

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Luana

After speaking to 100 quilters in Winnipegearlier this week, I have a keener appreciation for those of you who don't haveaccess to a wide variety of fabrics and quilting products. It reminded me ofour original mission at eQuilter – to … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Prickly Kitty

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Luana

Why is it that our pets know that the one way to really get our attention, is to take a nap on a current sewing project? This is Sophie's in-process project from Nancy Chong's Hawaiian Quilt workshop from the CQC … Continue reading →

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