Category Archives: Color

Purple Sunday

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Luana

EXCITING BIG NEWS! – We just received the SAQA fundraiser collection "Urban Textures" from Andover – based on the fabulous work of 6 artists, and curated by Luana Rubin. The other big news is that we are bringing in Aurifil … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Embracing Horses – Laurel Burch

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Luana

Welcome to the colorful world of Laurel Burch, in this week's exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern! If you love horses, you'll be mesmerized by the colors and rich gold metallic of this "Embracing Horses" collection. Note that there are 3 color … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Salsa Rainbow

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Luana

from Nov 19 eQuilter newsletter: This weekend while at the Color Marketing Group's international conference in Orlando, I was enjoying the colorful Cuban, Mexican, and other Latino influences… the colors, the food and the music! If you like to watch … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Color

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Luana

From Nov 15 eQuilter Newsletter: This weekend I am writing to you from the Color Marketing Group's international conference in Orlando. After leaving the zero degree weather in Boulder, my first flight was canceled, then I flew to Washington DC, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Gratitude and Color

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Luana

This time of year in the US, most of us are making plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. For many of us, this holiday has transformed from a story about Pilgrims and Native Americans, to a day of Gratitude. Often … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – All About RED

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from the Quilt Festival in Houston, celebrating 40 years with their "Ruby Jubilee". When you enter the quilt exhibit area, you will see the winner of the eQuilter-sponsored "World of Beauty" award, plus … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Colors of Italy

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Luana

Greetings from Venice. Yes, ~that~ Venice. *smile* I am here doing research for a design project. Today I spent hours at the Gallerie dell' Accademia, photographing textile details from Renaissance-era paintings by Venetian artists. It is very clear that the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Latin Color Trends

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Luana

The hot bright colors from Latin America continue to filter into the color trends of the US, along with the Day of the Dead, indigenous Mayan textiles, and Mexican folk art florals. It is a whirling melange of colors, like … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Australian Seasons

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Luana

We've had some chilly evenings here in Boulder, and some leaves are already beginning to change. It seems that Fall may arrive early this year, and the changing of the seasons always makes me think of the opposite seasons that … Continue reading →

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Trends are a Funny Thing

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Luana

As a lifelong trend watcher, I get a kick out of watching the seeds of trends that are planted, and sometimes grow beyond our expectations. The movie Frozen is one of those that became a mega-trend, as evidenced by the … Continue reading →

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