Luana Rubin
Assateague Pony at Sunrise, 2024
Painted Evolon with Golden Fluid Acrylics, Fused Applique, Freemotion Stitching. 20" x 20"
As a girl, I devoured the books by Marguerite Henry, about Misty of Chincoteague. I found the notion of wild ponies living on a coast island, a wildly romantic notion, for a horse-crazy girl like me. This was made for the Virginia Quilt Museum semi-quincentennial exhibit opening in July 2026.
Luana Rubin
Enslaved People of Mount Vernon, 2024
Painted Evolon with Golden Fluid Acrylics, Fused Applique, Freemotion Stitching. 20" x 20"
On my last visit to Mount Vernon, I took a new tour about the Enslaved People of Mount Vernon. I was shocked to learn that over 500 slaves lived and worked there during George Washington's lifetime. I made this quilt to inform others who don't know about this history. It was my 4th visit to Mt Vernon over 3 decades. Every time I visit, I learn something new. This was made for the Virginia Quilt Museum semi-quincentennial exhibit opening in July 2026.
Luana Rubin
250 Years of American Wilderness, 2025
Painted Evolon with Golden Fluid Acrylics, Fused Applique, Freemotion Stitching. 40" x 50"
This quilt is to celebrate the National Park System and our precious public lands. It is also to honor the National Parks and other public lands rangers and caretakers. This was made for a Semi-Quincentennial exhibit that will open at the New England Quilt Museum in July 2026.
Luana Rubin
Kubota’s Dream, 2025
Painted Evolon with Golden Fluid Acrylics, Fused Applique, Freemotion Stitching. 40" x 64"
A tribute to Japanese master textile artist Itchiku Kubota: this was the view from his home and studio which is now a museum. His favorite themes were the Four Seasons, and Mount Fuji. The melting iconic icecap of Mt Fuji is a concern for Japan these days. This piece was made for my solo show at the Kyoto Quilt Festival, March 2025.
Luana Rubin
Invisible Borders, 2024
Painted Evolon with Golden Fluid Acrylics, Fused Applique, Freemotion Stitching. 39" x 84"
Wolf pairs mate for life and are intensely devoted. A family group can continue for decades, carrying knowledge from generation to generation. A wolf pack will raise their cubs as a group, and care for their elderly, sick or injured members. When a wolf pack crosses an invisible border, leaving a national park, their family unit can be blown apart.
Luana Rubin
Fierce – Protector of the Forest, 2024
Cotton batiks & hand-dyes, freemotion stitching. 6" x 8"
Donated to SAQA Spotlight Fundraiser Auction. Dedicated to Alexei Navalny, March 2024.
Luana Rubin
The Children of War, 2024
Cotton fabrics, painted & appliqued, freemotion stitching. 39.5" x 82"
Sacred Threads – Preview 2024 & Traveling Exhibit. This is the signature piece for the exhibit.
Luana Rubin
Uncompahgre Fritillary – Endangered Pollinator, 2023
cotton fabrics, fusible, freemotion stitching 42" x 60"
Commissioned for the “Little Creatures” exhibit on Endangered Poll Boulder Library Canyon Gallery, September 2023. Now traveling in the SAQA Camouflage exhibit.inators, at the
