Category Archives: Travel

Hello From Houston!

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Luana

Hello from Houston!I have just finished placing orders at the Quilt Market (trade show), and Wednesday evening the Quilt Festival opens to the public. Tuesday I took a bus tour to the Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange. They are … Continue reading →

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A Week of Quilt Festivities

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Luana

I am writing to you from Houston Texas, where the Quilt Market (trade show) has started today. It has been 4 years since I attended this show in person. I am here to preview and order fabrics that will ship … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Let’s Take a Ride!

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Luana

This bright and fun Free Quilt Pattern is just perfect for that little one who’s ready to ‘Take a Ride’ in your family…I bet you know just the child who would enjoy these happy zoo animals in their favorite vehicles. … Continue reading →

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CATS-R-US

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Luana

I think you know by now that we are animal-lovers here at eQuilter. The Rubin household has 2 dogs (including our new puppy!) and 3 rescue cats. I don’t know how we would have survived the pandemic without our furry … Continue reading →

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That Golden Glow

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Luana

We have had one of those glorious Colorado Fall weeks, with brilliant yellow, orange and red foliage against intensely clear blue skies with mild temperatures. I hope you have been enjoying some of your own gorgeous Autumn weather as well. … Continue reading →

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That Golden Glow

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Luana

We have had one of those glorious Colorado Fall weeks, with brilliant yellow, orange and red foliage against intensely clear blue skies with mild temperatures. I hope you have been enjoying some of your own gorgeous Autumn weather as well. … Continue reading →

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Stitch by Stitch, Hand to Hand, Making a Circle

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Luana

This week I am reaching back to April, to share this beautiful quilt from the Pour l’Amour du Fils quilt festival in Nantes, France. This is from the Quilt Nihon gallery at this French quilt exhibit. Best of Quilt Nihon … Continue reading →

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A Sad Week

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Luana

Sometimes the news of the week is so blinding and incomprehensible, there are no words. My heart hurts. My head hurts. I just don’t understand how humans are capable of so much destruction in more than one place. The fact … Continue reading →

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Leah’s Fox and Hare

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Luana

This week I am sharing another paper-pieced quilt from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. This very clever original quilt (Top-Center) highlights the story of the Fox and Hare, with a vertical mirror image featuring the fox on the … Continue reading →

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Helen and the Mermaid

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Luana

Tonight I am sharing an image of this stunning paper-pieced quilt made by Helen Creasey – and exhibited at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK in August. This large-scale (life size) mermaid portrait was designed, constructed and machine quilted … Continue reading →

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