ArtFire

Several seasons ago I traveled to South Dakota and there was a sign that said 'Quilt Museum this way.' Tires screeched, men whined, deals were made; then we stopped. International Quilt Study Center & Museum is in Lincoln, Nebraska. It's a wonderful way to spend a few hours on your way to wherever you are going. The collection, associated with the University in Lincoln is a feast for your eyes. Long story short; on the way out we stopped at the gift shop. Hanging on these lovely little tree branches were yards of hand dyed velvet ribbon (more colors to come-I'll link when they are all posted). I'd never seen anything quite like this OOAK ribbon and the beads will be offered in limited supply. Dastardly memory, I don't know who the artist was. If any of my fans know, contact me--I'd love to be in touch with her/him and offer these as a permanent item in my shop.
This is a set of 6 large hole beads, .75 inch long, .50 inch wide with a hole through the center about .33 inch. Because of the limited nature of these beads, they are more expensive than the standard bead of the same size in my shop. I believe I can produce about 2 dozen of these beads. Then they will be gone. The colors you see are true..aqua blue, emerald green, gold fading to light brown and a gorgeous light mauve and purple. Divine. M15

velvet, cotton, adhesive