Category Archives: Creativity

Creative Nudge – Party Time!

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Luana

It's Carnivale in Venice, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janiero! You don't need a feathered headdress or sequin-covered costume to join the party! Take a little trip to Venezia this week, with our Carnivale … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Spike It Up

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Luana

I am writing to you from Las Vegas, where I am attending a fashion trade show, checking out the textile trends for 2015! This week I am sharing some color inspiration with you from the Tokyo Quilt Festival. This is … Continue reading →

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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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By Popular Demand

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Luana

Due to popular demand, we now have 3 weekly newsletters. You can opt in or opt out of any, at any time. I mention this because I have had so many queries about opting IN for our Midweek Creative Nudge, … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Free Pattern – Winter Olympics

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Luana

As the world comes together in peaceful competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia…eQuilter brings you this Olympic Commemorative Quilt Pattern, featuring the "Winter Olympics" collection from Quilting Treasures. Our latest free pattern features the main design "Tribute … Continue reading →

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Romaji & Tove

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Luana

It is Saturday at home, and Sunday here in Japanas I write to you from my hotel in Narita. I've just spent 3 days in Tokyo atthe Quilt Festival, and now I'm chillin' at an airport hotel, waiting for myflight … Continue reading →

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Hidden Messages

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Luana

2014 has kicked off with a New Moon on New Years Day which is considered very auspicious for students of astrology. In numerology it is a "7" year, considered a Universal Year that will evolve our collective consciousness, and bring … 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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We Are SO Cool!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Luana

You may have seen in the news that here in Boulder we have not only had a record-smashing week of single digit days and subzero nights….but we've also had gas and electric outages in the last 48 hours! We had … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Two of a Kind

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Luana

    It is always fun to see how 2 artists handle a similar subject in their work. Here are two photos I took at the Quilt Festival in Houston… with a motorcycle theme. On the left is Linda Anderson's … Continue reading →

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