The Lampshade Lady Blog

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 [email protected] if you want a spot. There is lots of info on the workshops several posts ago.

xo

judy

2012 Workshop Schedule at Lake's Lampshades

            2012 Workshop Schedule at Lake's Lampshades

I will be offering 4 workshops in my studio/shop in Pawlet,VT. this year. These are the only workshops I will be teaching as I will be taking a year off from teaching in Nantucket. If you are interested I suggest you plan ahead. Fall foliage is a busy time and Inns and B&B's do fill up. April on the other hand is the bargain time to come. I love mid April as things are starting to pop out of the garden and spring planting arrives mid month.

April 13&14 (Fri. &Sat) Two Day Lampshade Intensive

time: 11am-6 Friday, 9am-3 Saturday

cost: $265, includes all materials except fabric, a Cheese & Wine tasting of some area goodies after we finish up on Friday.

location: Lake's Lampshades, 60 School ST. Pawlet, VT

       We will be making 2 lampshades in 2 days. We start with a mid size square or hex hardback fabric lampshade and the next day you can choose any frame in the shop.

I will share lots of lighting knowledge, tips on sizing, tips on starting a business and tons of tips to help make great lampshades. I will also do a demo on making drum shades; they are easy to make but it does help to see the process. The day generally starts with a discussion on fabrics and choosing which of our fabrics will work the best. If bringing new fabric, make sure to give it a wash and dry.

       This 2 day workshop is really helpful if you are a designer or interested in starting a small business or come for a day of playing with fabric and color.

 

April 18th, Wednesday

  One Day Lampshade Workshop at Lake's Lampshades

time: 11am-5pm

cost: $150, includes all materials except fabric

location: Lake's Lampshades, 60 School St, Pawlet, VT

         We will be making a mid-size square or hex hard back fabric lampshade. I will share lots of lighting knowledge, fabric choices, trims, sizing during this workshop. This workshop is a great starter for making lampshades. Everyone leaves with a finished shade!

 

Sept 28 & 29 (Fri and Sat) 2 Day Fall Foliage Lampshade Intensive 

time: 11am-6pm

cost: $265, includes all materials except fabric, also includes a wine and cheese tasting of our local goodies.

location: Lake's Lampshades, 60 School ST. Pawlet, VT

       We will be making 2 lampshades in 2 days. We start with a mid size square or hex hardback fabric lampshade and the next day you can choose any frame in the shop.

      I will share lots of lighting knowledge, tips on sizing, tips on starting a business and tons of tips to help make great lampshades. I will also do a demo on making drum shades; they are easy to make but it does help to see the process. The day generally starts with a discussion on fabrics and choosing which of our fabrics will work the best. If bringing new fabric, make sure to give it a wash and dry.

       This 2 day workshop is really helpful if you are a designer or interested in starting a small business or come for a day of playing with fabric and color.

     October 19th (Friday) One Day Workshop

time: 11am-5pm

cost: $150, includes all materials except fabric

location: Lake's Lampshades, 60 School St, Pawlet, VT

       We will be making a mid-size square or hex hard back fabric lampshade. I will share lots of lighting knowledge, fabric choices, trims, sizing during this workshop. This workshop is a great starter for making lampshades. Everyone leaves with a finished shade!

More Info:

I do ask for a non-refundable deposit of 50% at registration. My shop is small and can only take a limited number of students. I hate to do this, but live and learn.... :) To register, call the shop 802.325.6308 or email me: [email protected]. Feel free to call with any questions. Students bring lunch or head 2 doors over to Machs General Store to pick up something yummy.

Places to Stay:

The Manchester Chamber of Commerce has a very though website I recommend checking out: http://www.visitmanchestervt.com

There is a huge variety of hotels, inns, motels and b&b's available. My shop is 25 minutes from Manchester, a straight shot out RT 30 and 15 minutes from Dorset.

Just to mention a few notable ones that students of enjoyed:

The Inn at Manchester   802-362-1793

The Dovetail Bed and Breakfast     802-867-5747

The Manchester View Motel    802-362-2739

 

ALBANY AIRPORT is the closest airport to Pawlet. But also look into Burlington,VT. We also have a small airport into Rutland, VT. It is the tiniest airport ever! But that said, it is so convenient, but make sure you have an extra day, just in case they don't fly.... I use it and find it usually great (Cape Air)- it connects with Jet Blue.

Note on finding fabrics for the workshop. Check through my blog for good ideas. Always wash new fabric. Use cotton or linens, nothing silky. Always hold fabric up to light to see how it looks, sometimes you will be surprised- either good or bad. Hit the flea market, ebay or etsy or your favorite antique shop. Students often bring several things to choose from.

We have lots of fun and laughs in the workshops. The goal of the workshops is for me to teach you as much as I can squeeze into a day or 2, but at the end of the day it's also about a group of ladies getting together and having a fun time and meeting new friends.

hope you can join us,

judy lake

One Heck of a Crazy Fall at Lake's Lampshades & Workshop Dates for 2012

Okay, Okay, I know I have been way behind in blog posting. My days this fall have been full to over flowing. The Flood, The fundraising for the flood, 2 workshops and loads of custom orders have kept me crazy busy. This week has begun to feel like a regular work week and look what the shop floor looked like yesterday:

Some are orders and some are for shop inventory. I find if I'm making drum shades it's easiest to make a bunch at a time. I'd been stock piling a few projects and orders to do them all in one shot. Good thing I have LOTS of clothes pins from my workshop.
I found this vintage Japanese Fabric last Sunday in Woodstock Vermont at Who's Sylvia's. What a find! There's lots of yardage and so contemporary. It is super narrow, but perfect for drum shades. As well as the size of the motif is just right for drum shades as well.

Just Announcing Workshop Dates for 2012:

April: 2 Day Workshop: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th. Cost $265.

April: 1 Day Workshop: Wednesday 18th, Cost $150

Sept: 2 Day Workshop: Friday 28th and 29th Cost $265

Oct: 1 Day Workshop: Friday Oct 19th, Cost $150

Workshop info: The cost of the workshop includes all materials except fabric. You will need 1/2 yard of cotton or linen per shade. The one day workshops we will make a midsize shade- the shape of your choice. The 2 day workshop will start also with a midsize shade and the next day you will be able to choose the frame you wish to use and therefore perhaps needing up to a yard of fabric. Students usually bring several fabric options to choose from. We will learn which fabrics work best as well as many lighting tips and tricks.

I will post more info in the next few weeks, but just wanted to get a schedule posted. The cost of the classes is  NON-REFUNDABLE  (due to past experience). The size of my shop/studio is small limiting the size of the group. If you are interested, please call or email me.

We have a great time and if you want a creative day or think you would like to start a business these workshops will give you a super heads up in getting your feet off the ground. My line is: I can teach you to make lampshades in a day but it has taken me years to learn all there is to know about lighting!!! But thank goodness that has kept me interested for over 25 years. Always a new challenge and always trying to be a better designer.

In the past I have done a February Workshop. This year I decided to only do April, Sept and Oct. But if YOU would like to organize a group of friends or co-workers, 6 minimum 8 max. I would be happy to work with you to put a day workshop together. The cost would be $150 per student. I am pretty flexible Jan, Feb and first 2 weeks of March. I find it is most fun to use my shop rather than me come to you. The shop is loaded to the brim with fabrics and supplies and is the ultimate inspiration experience.

Here's a few fun pictures from October's Workshops:

Jan's Shade back at her antique shop in Missouri! Hope there will be many more.
Debbie's Bird Shade, Elizabeth's Blue Shade and my little White Embroidery Scallop Shade
Cyndy and her beautiful shade.
Elizabeth is putting her shade together.
Debbie and Jennifer finishing details on their shades.
Joyce finishing up her shade!
New friends were made and skills were learned. I try the best I can to keep everyone happy and on the right road to making good choices. Teaching was never something I thought would be my "thing" but I have enjoyed it more and more as I get more experience. It is nice to share my knowledge and pass it on to others. I am proud my students have come from all over the country. It is fun to hear everyone's stories and share our own.

Last news of the day: Molly has been to the vet, needless to say many hundreds of dollars later....has been spade and is almost back to her perky sweet self! Must say, she is the best climber I know.

Come Out to Nantucket Island for My Workshop

2 Shades in 2 Days on Nantucket Island

Keep your summer going and head out to Nantucket Island for my 2 day workshop. It's not too late to reserve a spot with the Nantucket Historical Association's 1800 House Craft Workshops. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 8 and 9, 2011.

We will be doing 2 shades. First day a hard back fabric shade with fabric. And day 2 we will do a vintage Nantucket Postcard Shade. (or Boston) I did a fun workshop last summer with the 1800 House. We had a big group of 10 students, but their workroom was perfect for a large group. Last year we did it all in one day; this year we are splitting the long day up with 2 morning sessions.

Contact the 1800 House to save a spot for my workshop. Ask for Betsy or Mary.  http://www.nha.org/1800house   or call 508-228-7785.

On my way to Nantucket I'm going to do a stop over to shop a little at The Brimfield Flea Market. My treat for working so hard this summer!  And maybe a little beach time, too. 

Spring Workshops: time to clean up the shop

Cookies have just come out of the oven for my workshops. Oooh, they look so good. Tomorrow is the first workshop and the other is on Saturday. I have found April is always the busiest time for my workshops; it is usually safe from snow and ice. And yes the grass is starting to green up and daffadils are out. We have students coming from all over the country! What fun it will be.  The recipe came from one of my favorite cookie cookbooks, Maida Heatter's Book of Great Cookies. It is the first recipe in the book, Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. I did, of course, embellish it a little with a couple tablespoons of Grand Marnier instead of the cream.....:) Hey, we'll have deserved it by mid afternoon tomorrow. 

We have 7 students coming on Thursday and Saturday. That's as many as I can squeeze into my charming little cottage. And it's tight at that. I'm off in a few minutes to organize, make name tags, clean up, prep materials, and finish all the misc. projects on my desk. 

I almost had a major crisis yesterday. I started tackling my front messy, shipping & custom order room. (always the one where stuff ends up where I don't know where to put it room, yikes) A big mess. I started pulling this big pile of fabric strips and odd ball trims into one of my baskets. Well, off toppled a glass lamp from my display window and wacked my hand just above my wrist and below my thumb. A scream was heard.... ouch. I must say I sort of baby my hands; they are all I got and if they go that's the end of my career... I tried finishing up a few odds and ends at the end of the day, oh, scissors were hurting a little. I headed home for a few rounds ice and arnica. It could have been much worse, but a scare for sure! 

Speaking of hands. A lampshade maker or any of us artisans have to be careful of repetive motions. Our shoulders take a beating as well as lower back.... I always pass on my advice, get a copper bracelet or 2. I just got a couple of new ones on ebay. They have loads, one I got is brand new about 20 dollars and the other is vintage. I find they are best when they are all copper. Both my husband I and swear by them.   I can't recommend the copper highly enough. I have so abused my hands by all the hard cutting and glueing. I do try to mix up my work projects during the day and have a wonderfully proper ergonomic chair.

You can see also one of the next books I am reading... The Bells, it is suppose to be great. But it will have to wait until I finish Unexpectedly Milo by Matthew Dicks. Saturday night I dragged a few friends to The Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, VT. to listen to an event they were hosting. It was in conjunction with a weekend long event for readers and followers of the blog, Books on the Night Stand written by Ann Klingman and Michael Kindness, both Random House Reps, but they write about all of their favorite books not just Random House. I have only just come across this blog and to be honest we had no idea what to expect on Saturday night. But we were treated to an amazing night and most likely the best one I have ever seen at the bookstore! Ann and Michael introduced 9 authors and they were all allowed to speak for about 20 minutes or so. Vermont's own Chris Bohjalian was one of the authors to speak as was my new book's author of Unexpectedly Milo.  It was a great way to hear a group of novelists speak about their work and then have a chance to meet them over a glass of wine and handsome hors d'oeuvres. Many thanks to The Northshire Bookstore for taking a chance on a great night and obviously Ann and Michael's fans love them. I am looking forward to listening to their podcasts. I must say I did sneak the opportunity to introduce myself and say that I was a author of a book they they rep.... and please try to sell more books- I know it's a hard sell. This night was all about the love of PAPER, as in the real book not electronic! Which is just fine by me.

off to tidy up my shop! (and sneak a cookie)

xoxo,

judy

April Lampshade Workshops: April 14th OR April 16th

April will be here before we know it.... I'm trying to fool myself as the snowbanks at my shop are many feet deep. But yes, it WILL be here before we know it. The days are getting longer.

I have decided to offer 2 separate classes in April. It is always the busiest time of year for workshops and never have enough room for all. Some people like mid-week and others Saturdays. If you were thinking about Saturday, don't delay; it is starting to fill. There is still lots of room on Thursday. Cost $175, all materials included except fabric. Usually students enjoy bringing their own fabrics, but if you don't have any........ there's lots here.

Classes start at 11am and run till about 4:30-5pm.
This is from my Valentine's Day workshop. Look at all the great shades they are making. I am amazed how different all our shades are from the workshops. There is something very special about working together as a group of women and sometimes guys, too. Lots of laughs and always best when no one takes it too seriously!!!! Just let the creativity flow.
This is the start of a workshop, before most students have arrived. I can fit only 6-8 students in my little shop. This is the calm before the storm. Oh, the mess that we made. Thanks for the photo, Tom.

To register, email me [email protected] or call the shop at 802-325-6308. Reservations are a must as you can see it is LOTS of work prepping for the class and if you don't show, someone else might have liked your spot. My last class I turned students away and then one didn't show up......Karma....oh well, breathe Judy.... giving workshops are a blast, but the organizational piece....deep breath.

This is the last Vermont workshop till October. I don't have airconditioning and summer gets too busy.

Two Day Fall Foliage Lampshade Workshop: Oct 7 & 8

   2 Day Fall Foliage Lampshade Workshop 2011

                   Oct 7 &8 (Friday and Sat.)
We had fun this past fall despite hair pulling last minute switch up and out and in's with student count.... I know things change in all of our lives, but always hard to plan for classes. And sometimes planes just don't fly.... drats, such dissapointments, but this year we will make up for it.

We will start Thursday at 11am and will work till 5ish. We will then have a short reward of some local goats cheese from West Pawlet's own Consider Bardwell Goat's Cheese Farm

and also some delicious sparkling wine from my friends at Hick's Orchard, just across the border in NY state.

We will start with a mid-size shade to get the basics down and then proceed on to a more advanced shade. Last year I had a game plan for the 2nd project, but  on thinking over the day I realized that part of the group was super interested in learning drum shades and the other group wanted to do another hex shade. Soooo, I went with it and we were off and running. A bit chaotic, but everyone was happy with their projects. As I say, go with the creativity of the moment.

This year I will be charging a little less $$, but students will  bring lunch or pick it up at Machs, our general store. For city folks, the general store is a favorite, quaint place.
Saturday we will start at 10 am and work through the day till 4pm. Students may purchase materials after the workshop.

If you are interested in taking the workshop please email me, [email protected] or call the shop 802-325-6308. Reservations are a must and spots are limited due to size of studio. I will be asking for a 50% deposit at enrollment. (credit cards are okay)

Update on other workshops:

Feb. 12th workshop is full, waitlist

April 16th has a few spots left.

I am working on scheduling a Nantucket Workshop for the end of the summer.

 

Who Are Your Mentors? I've Been Lucky to Have Found Some Great Ones!

Happy New Year to You. I gotta write this: 1.1.11

It was a funny week with our holidays on Saturday. No one likes to loose a retail Saturday. Today was such a weird one. I had all intentions of going into work. I'd made lunch, went for a walk and dropped my stuff buy the shop first before my walk. After the walk I went into my shop and quickly decided no one would be around today and beelined for the door. Making Turkey Pot Pies won out today!

This time of year I know I am tired; I am ready for a break and recharge. I usually dread the arrival of January. It's always a slow time of year, not many orders or customers coming in the door. What do I do in January??? good question. It's time to rethink the year. A good time to blog, organized my email list for a newsletter and actually do a newsletter. It's time to work on projects I didn't have time to do all year and to go through my fabrics and pull a few favorites out to use.

It's a time to build my inventory back, which can be easier said than done. It is HARD to build back your inventory without customers coming in the door. Really hard. But years of experience tells me, hang in there and they will come back. The economy is building back slowly. I'm sure if your have a little business like mine you know exactly what I am talking about. I have planned a February Workshop which is officially full, but room in April.

It's time to send out a few more books to see if I can get a little more good press for The Lampshade Lady Book... I love my book but it is such a little niche, which is good and bad. I am tired of always being in the OTHER catagory. Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, Jewlery, etc and Other.... Who likes to be Other. Even The Vermont Crafts Council, Other..... what about Lighting??? If you have a blog, I'd love to have you write about my book.

 Interest in Lampshades is building slowly. I have loved hearing from many of you. It has been fun to see your progress and hear of you starting little businesses just like mine or even many grander plans. Hey there's lots of room out there for lighting improvement. Maybe we'll even get lampshade and lighting out of the OTHER catogory!!!!

I think often about what it is that gave me the confidence to start my own business. I always knew I wanted my own business even though I did not know what it would be. When I moved down to Pawlet I had 2 women friends that had their own businesses. They were both a little older than me but here they were wonderful role models right before my eyes. Hard workers, smart, great designers and women! One was Susan Sargent, a tapestry weaver. The other was Poppy Gall, owner of Ladies and Ewe Ski Hat Company. Both Poppy and Susan were doing it! Working with color, great designs and making a go of it. Poppy later went on to be a co-founder of Isis Ski Wear and Susan went on to start Susan Sargent Designs. I was in awe of both of them and so thankful they came into my life a JUST the right time.

I have other good girl friends that have been instrumental in my world. My good friend, Dawn Smith is the founder of Friends in Adoption in Middletown Springs, VT. Dawn found she had a gift and pursued it to the max. She has helped hundreds of families adopt a child of their own, sometimes several kids. My other good friend and inspiration is Jackie Lappen. When I first met Jackie she headed up The Mettowee Valley Land Trust. Jackie and Dawn are BRAVE ladies. They aren't afraid or timid gals!  A real go for it spirit and determination. I'm not sure I'm as brave as they are, but they have certainly been great models for me.

What comes around goes around. I am now in the positon of mentoring others. I love to see people taking a chance and starting a new business. It takes time and guts but the rewards can be worth the effort. Never has there been a better time than to start a new business. I love teaching my workshops and helping others learn my craft. I give them everything I've got, almost. Everyone leaves with a great base to start a business or perhaps just a creative day. 

Who are your role models? Do you inspire others to push past their safety zone? Do you encourage others by the work you do? I bet you do and you don't realize it. I don't have any grand plans; I'm pretty happy with where I'm at. I cruise down my hill into town; 1 1/2 miles to my shop. A tank of gas can last me quite a while!!! A trip here and there can make coming home to Pawlet look even better. It's a beautiful place to live. 

okay enough rattling on. sorry no pictures. my computer is in the shop.... and words will have to do for now.

Can't wait to hit the shops and flea markets in 2011! 

How-To Vintage Monogram Lampshade

Vintage Monograms make great shades. They are a little hard to make up for inventory in my shop; it's best to use common letters and then take orders. B's, S's, T's, are good choices. I love this one; it's so nice and thick. I took pictures today as I was making it. No fancy photography, but hands on how-to. It's always interesting taking a picture and holding a glue bottle and a trim at the same time.... not quite like book production, but I think you'll get the idea.
I cut 6 panels out of styrene for the hex bell frame, 5" top x 8" bottom x 6" high. I thought it would fit the monogram nicely. I had considered using the fabric behind the panels for the trim, but decided to save it for a couple big shades, it's a hard to find pretty barkcloth.
Panels are glued onto the galvanized frame.
Run a bead of glue around the 4 sides of the panel opening and set styrene/fabric panel and clip into place with clothespins.
I like to use a long piece of grosgrain ribbon to hold panels in place. A good time to adjust and then let them dry, about 20 minutes. Vertical trim goes on next.
Next step is to choose the trim fabric. I thought this one might look nice, but decided against it.This cloth tape is what I use to make the self trims. It is pressure sensitive on one side. The Lampshop carries it and it is called Bias Trim Fold Backer. I usually just call it pressure sensitive cloth tape.
Trim decision: believe me, this can be the hardest decision of the project or maybe I am just too fussy, but I know my customers can be as fussy as I am.  I love, love this hydrangea vintage fabric. The colors are subtle and will go with a variety of decors. I wish I had more of this hydrangea fabric..... keep your eyes out for me. It is a Vintage French Cretonne Fabric; it has a mini cord to it.
I have used the cloth tape to make self-trims. 6 6" vertical strips and cut grosgrain for the top and bottom. I use the grosgrain to measure out the length of the self trim. I have used the Vintage Hyranga for both sides and top and bottom. Grosgrain MUST have at least 40% cotton- or else....
To glue the self-trim. Glue one side at a time. Hand press to make a nice crisp edge. I like to do the edge away from me and fold towards me. You'll probably find your own ways you like to do things.
Fold over the other side. I use Quick Glue that comes from The Lamp Shop in Concord, N.H. It is transfered into these reuseable squeeze bottles.
Add the strips to finish the vertical edges. I make a valley on the backside of the strip and add a fair amount of glue. Pick up any excess glue with your fingernails. It is easiest to do this with the shade on it's side.
When all vertical self-trims are added, trim up excess fabric. Trim up any extra styrene, too. The smoother it is the smoother the grosgrain will look.
Add grosgrain to the bottom. Half will go on the outside of shade and rest will turn and glue to the inside of the shade. Start in the back of the shade if there is a back. Cut on diagonal, adding glue, one panel at a time.
glue detail
Add glue to inside of grosgrain and turn around wire and tuck inside wire. Make 1/8th snips by wire clip to allow ribbon to go on either side of wire. (blogger, me.... multitasking.... small budget, must take photo, hold glue bottle and type at night!) Ha.
To Make top and bottom self-trims. Make them the same way as the vertical trims without the valley on the back.
Add glue onto the back of the self-trim and set onto the edge of the bottom of shade. Do a few inches at a time. Use one clothespin and walk it around the shade. If you leave it on too long it will leave an indent.
Smile, this is the easiest part and so rewarding. You are almost finished. Yes, it will look great. The trim will cover up most boo boos. You could also use a decorative trim or tassel here.
Over lap the self-trim. Cut on a diagonal and overlap a smidgen. Do the same for the top trim.

A personalized gift. Search your linen closets and antique shops for linen tea towels. They are so nice and soft, washed over and over again. Vintage linen makes up beautiful, much easier than new fabrics.

And if you think this is fun, Please pick up my book, The Lampshade Lady's Guide to Lighting up Your Life, (Potter Craft, 2009) and give it as a gift to your crafty friends. It's little growing niche. Start a cottage industry in your neck of the woods or just get inspired.

Happy Holidays,

judy lake

 

ps only one spot left in the Feb.12th workshop. I could add another date if there is enough interest.

Winter/Spring 2011 Fabric Lampshade Workshops

    Winter/Spring 2011 Lampshade Workshops at My Shop in Vermont

     I will be hosting only 2 one day workshops coming up this Winter/Spring 22011

           February 12th, Saturday  11am-4pm $175

             April 16th, Saturday         11am-4pm  $175

We will be making a paneled mid-size shade. Students generally enjoy bringing their own fabrics or embroideries; I have tons of fabric here if you do not have anything. I suggest looking through my blog to get ideas.

Bring a bag lunch or pick up something at Machs, our country general store that is 2 doors down. I have a tea pot on and hopefully cookies.

This is a fun day away for yourself. My shop is a bevy of colors and textures. Lots of inspiration everywhere. You will learn a fair amount of lighting knowledge for fitting shades, tips on finding the perfect shade and tips on starting a business. Students range from someone wanting a day of creativity to lighting designers or interior designers looking to enlarge their business, as well as folks wanting to start a business similar to mine.

My shop is cozy and reservations are a must. Cost is $175 and due at registration, please. (see last blog post...) Refund policy is that if you need to withdraw and I can fill your spot I will refund your fee minus a 25 dollar fee.If weather is an issue in Feb. your $'s will be refunded or rescheduled.  Email or call me 802.325.6308 at the shop for a reservation and send a check to my at Judy Lake, PO Box 295, Pawlet,VT 05761

If there is time and interest I will briefly discuss making empire shades and drum shades.