Last Workshop of the Season is Oct 27th

Just got this great HUNT Scene vintage bark cloth at Brimfield. It wasn't any great bargain, but you know those horse fans. My photo doesn't show the richness of the fabric... but nice old fabric. I used the crochet trim from another dresser scarf; just turned the edges under and added it when it was finished. This shade is a rectangle. The size is 10.5" high and 10"x14" across the bottom. cost$150. I have more of this fabric in-stock for custom orders.
Oct 27 is my last workshop for the season. I have 2 spots left if you were interested. Class is from 11am - 5ish. Check back to prior blog to see all the info. Our last class on the 14th was a fun day. Great shades were made. It is always amazing to see the variety of styles made in a day with ladies from all over the map. We had a mom and daughter group, a lighting/lampshade store owner, an antique shop owner and a couple more that were interested in learning for their homes. The day flew by.

Anyone can make lampshades. It does take practice and the more you do it the better they get. My book, The Lampshade Lady, has a wide variety of projects from easy-medium to advanced. I always get frustrated when craft books have only the simple/easy projects and don't get into more interesting projects. So, in designing my book I wanted to make sure there were some good challenges included for those that wanted it, not that they are that hard but you might not want to start with a cut corner square rectangle or a scallop hex.