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.

Colors of the Southwest

After spending a week immersing myself in the colors of the red rock canyons in Southwest Colorado, under our brilliant blue skies, I am back in the studio absolutely inspired by my week with 80 fellow textile artists. As you … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Sea Turtle Breeze

Tonight we bring you this peaceful scene, featuring the underwater world of the Sea Turtle, featuring Northcott’s exquisite ‘Sea Breeze’ collection. To make this 49″ x 64″ quilt design, you will start with the single border sea turtle main fabric. … Continue reading

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Hello from Gateway Canyon

This week I am finally attending the Alegre Retreat in Gateway Canyon in Southwest Colorado. This is something I’ve wanted to do for at least 15 years. 20 years ago I took a class with Katie Pasquini Masopust at Art … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Mysterious Fox

Tonight’s Free Quilt Pattern features our exclusive Fox digital panel, intricately illustrated with jewel-tone colors and mystical, mandala shapes. To make this 52″ x 70″ quilt design, you will start with the central 25″ x 44″ Mysterious Red Fox panel. … Continue reading

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Windy Weekend

We are in the middle of a windstorm here in Boulder, with gusts up to 100 mph which is a little nerve-wracking. This is exactly the kind of weather we had a couple years ago when a fire swept into … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Spectacular Kitty Floral

This gorgeous Ginger Kitty is all ready for a Springtime Garden Party, in this week’s eQuilter.com Free Quilt Pattern. The details in this artwork – the green reflective eyes – the wisps of soft fur and whiskers – the dreamy … Continue reading

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Multitudes

I’ve been on a quest for 35 years. My goal is to fill out my stash with every color, every shade and tint and hue and value so that when I need something for a project, it is (somewhere) on … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Mystic Kitty

Behold the green eyes of this mystical kitty, who sees all and knows all, in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. This mesmerizing portrait captures the intensity of this cosmic cat’s gaze, surrounded by marbleized colors and opulent embellishments. To make … Continue reading

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Spring Chocolate Sale

Well, the time has come to clear out our Artisan Chocolates for the season, and I know from experience they go fast. Place your order now for 30% off. If you order 5 chocolate bars and a spool of thread, … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Barnyard Babies

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with this adorable collection of baby animals, in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. Each block is a sweet portrait of a little baby animal, featuring a bright-eyed lamb, fuzzy pink piglet, soft yellow chicks, carrot-nibbling … Continue reading

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