The Lampshade Lady Blog

Grosgrain Ribbon 40% cotton 60% rayon, Yes this is important if you are making shades!

I've been asked recently several times, "why isn't my grosgrain glueing on?" For ribbon to adhere onto a lampshade wire it needs to have a good % of cotton. The ribbon I buy from The Lamp Shop has 40% cotton and 60% rayon. You will also be able to find it from doing searches on line if looking for it in large quanities.

The ribbon glues onto the front of the shade and wraps around to the inside. It serves several purposes. 1. to hold the shade together 2. covers the wire and adds a decorative touch.

back to work,

xo

judy

Brain Hit at the end of the Day

I'm bushed. Yesterday I cooked dinner for my bookgroup tonight! It was lots of fun but I've been wiped out all day. Got a bunch of new stuff up on Etsy; I'm almost back to 100! Jeez, that took a long time to build back my inventory. All those great sales.

Just about closing the shop up for the day AND don't you love it.... CREATIVITY HIT.  Yay, who knows when we get our ideas for new projects... crazy... so I will keep you hanging till tomorrow. The photo is a clue.

I'll take pictures of my bookgroup table. I've set it up outside under my great plum tree. Sort of feels like Italy when I do a big table outside...

gotta run, got 18 coming...

xo

judy

Lampshade Lady Loves her Flowers.... and look what the flood brought just outside my door!

Look at this dear little Hollyhock that has seeded itself right outside my door. So brave it is there just waiting for some little kid to knock it over!











Hi Betsy! Remember Betsy worked at The Station for all those years!
pretty hollyhocks! Maybe the restaurant will open one day! They are pouring the footings for the fancy retaining wall today and river looks beautiful. ps no photos of the back of my shop.... must sell lots of lampshades for new siding....


Summer is a busy time. Lots of shipping and making. I have several spots for my 2 workshops this fall. If you were hoping to come, don't procrastinate signing up. I will not be adding additional classes this fall. Email me at judylake@vermontel.net if you want a spot. There is lots of info on the workshops several posts ago.

xo

judy