Making a Traditional Lampshade

Today I did a workshop in the lovely Makery in Bath, learning how to make a traditional scallop-edged lampshade, here are some pics of the process! I used some vintage Liberty Lawn fabric which I got from the Flea market a couple of weeks ago, and some pale mint bobble trim.

New Lampshades

I have been working hard to create this little collection of lampshades!

I've made a selection of different sizes and patterns with some beautiful fabrics. I've listed details of each Lampshade beneath its photo, so if you're interested in purchasing one please get in touch with me via the link above. All my shades can be used as either a shade for a base or a ceiling pendant, as all the patterns will work equally well either way up.

I'm also happy to take commissions, so if you've got some fabric you would like making into a lovely shade please let me know! Claire :)

 

 

   

 

 Mint Green Medallions Lampshade

made with Metro Dot Medallions fabric in Sky by Cosmo Cricket 

from the Odds and Ends range by Moda.

Diameter 305mm (12") Height 240mm (9 1/2")

 

Green Circles Lampshade

made with Share The Joy fabric in Frosty Green 

by Deb Starin for Moda 

Diameter 255mm (10") Height 180mm (7")

  

Green Ladybugs Lampshade

made with Lady Bugs fabric in Storm by Tula Pink

 Diameter 205mm (8") Height 200mm (7 7/8")

   

Teal Bicycle Lampshade

made with Cruiser fabric from Lucy's Crab Shack range

by Sweetwater for Moda

 Diameter 155mm (6") Height 178mm (7")

 

 

Stripy Lampshade

made with Metro Bias Stripe fabric in by Cosmo Cricket

from the Odds and Ends range by Moda.

 Diameter 230mm (9") Height 250mm (9 7/8")

I made another Lampshade!

Happy New Year!

For my first proper project of 2013 I made another lampshade. I chose a tiny striped green fabric as I just love green and I thought a smallish pattern would look good on this lampshade, and it's always easier when the pattern can go either way up!

I made a Lampshade

Yesterday I did a lampshade making class at The Makery in Bath! The class was taught by the lovely Ruth from Quincy Lampshades. I came armed with my half metre of green Fabric which I'd bought from Millie Moon shop in Frome, expecting a fun afternoon of making and I wasn't disappointed. Making the lampshade was not as hard as I'd thought but some bits were indeed tricky. I feel I've learned a great new skill and I am looking forward to making more lampshades soon!

Paper Flowers Lamp Shade

Using my music paper flowers (see earlier post) I decorated a cheap paper lamp shade for my hallway. I cut out different sizes and shapes of flowers from various papers and glued them together, with some beads and sequins to make a pretty and varied effect!