Floral Lampshades, Chintz, Chenille and Society Silks

This is the time of year that I get to do what I want!!!! It's freezing cold, pretty quiet here in this little village. Orders are slowing down, so I get to finally play with my favorite textiles. Some chenille I like better than others and this one is the sweetest. I was able to make this shade and 2 other big square bells (16" across the bottom and 12" high) with this big old spread; it had a few stains and holes I had to jump around. No problems. See how the trim is using the edge of the chenille spread.
I found this pretty, pretty violet society silk embroidery at the Flea Mkt. this summer. I had been dying to get my hands on it. These make the greatest shades. Always a hit. But the violets have a special place in my heart. I have a whole stack of little round embroideries from this same company; they are almost too small to use, but will work for candleabra shade.
I used a purple velvet over a moss grosgrain. Also incorporated some of the embroidery into the vertical self-trims.
This lovely shade... a Dutch Vintage Chintz looks fantastic in my shop. The walls are California Lilac from Benjamin Moore Paints. Classically modern.... or..............cottagey. A pretty fabric in any case. I have used a Sis Boom fabric for the self-trim. Wasn't sure if it would be too much at first, but worked great. The trims can make a shade fly or head for the sale bin pretty quick if they are a miss. And it is so easy to miss. That's where my 20 years helps out or one would hope:)