1,2,3...

 

 

... rows of 14 flower squares all crocheted together to make a lampshade for my workroom! I've needed a light source directly over my work table for quite a while now as my workroom is in our basement where it tends be quite dark, especially at this time of the year (I had a heck of a time trying to get some decent shots of the lampshade with it being so rainy and grey of late!). Initially, I had planned on making a different type of light fixture which would involve more work, but as I never seemed to get around to doing it and I have all this scrap yarn begging to be used, I decided to try out the idea of crocheting a lampshade onto an old wire shade form. I'm quite pleased with my new light source; while I have lots of lamps around the room, nothing beats an overhead light (especially a handmade one...) when you are working at a table! I'm particularly pleased with it when it's lit up at night and light shines through all the little holes... a bit of a magical touch to my dark space!

 

 

With the lampshade all done and hanging now, I have started to work on a batch of pillowcases with many new styles which I hope to share with you very soon and offer (at least) one up to you as a pillowcase giveaway to celebrate this wonderful time of the year.... So, stay tuned!

 

P.S. Thank you, Laurie, for including my pillowcase in your lovely treasure photos!

 

Comments

[gaia]

Can't wait to see your new work. Gorgeous lampshade!

[Maggie]

well this is very pretty indeed. I revamped a small side lamp, took the existing shade which was a bit boring and covered it in one inch squares of fabric, using pinking shears. And as with your lovely shade, when the bulb is on, it looks even better!

[Lindsay]

So pretty! Can't wait to see your other new ideas. x

[Rachel]

This is gorgeous!x

[Fiona]

Oh that is gorgeous...I am a big fan of your flower square...I feel the need to tackle a lampshade to go with my throw now. Great ideas and inspiration! Next time I will not turn the work and have my flowers pop the wrong way! Fiona x

[LeeAnn]

Adorable! I am geeking out at the fabric stacks in the background. :)

[Heather]

So beautiful!! Have a great weekend! xo Heather

[mrs robinson]

Oh my! Not sure which is more dreamy... the lampshade or the lovely fabrics piles in the background!

[Carly]

adorable!

[angie]

that is the cutest lampshade... love the colors... beautiful work!

[bungalowgirl]

This is absolutely beautiful and incredibly inspiring. mel x

[Karla Marie]

Gosh what a gorgeous blog! I have only just found you but so glad I have. I will be dropping by regularly to catch up! Do you mind if I add you to my blog list? Thank you for cheering me up. Karla xxx

[Helen Philipps]

This is so gorgeous! Your crochet flowers are really beautiful.
Helen x

[Bridget]

Beautiful, sweet atmosphere, I would like to take a little nap and dream in this room...

[Laura Adams]

I love your blog it is full of sweetness!

[Ellen]

hi, i'm a new blogger and via the yvestown blog i come to your blog. It is GREAT ! wow, i want to follow you but it can't ?
i write your name on my blog as favourite !!
Love, Ellen

http://ietsiepietsiekitschie.blogspot.nl/

[Annette]

Dear Beata
How innovative. Why not? It is a gorgeous lamp shade and I really should have a direct light source like that too over my cutting table. And I almost fell off the chair seeing those packed shelves in the background. Oh My!!! You are areal fabric addict my dear. :D How I wish I could pop over and touch, unfold, pull out and ooh and aaaah over your prettyness. :D

PS I am sending you an email later. More of the private kind. Speak soon. :D

[Carol]

Lovely lampshade and what a wonderful pile of fabric too.
Carol xx

[eskimo*rose]

Gosh, I think this is the prettiest lampshade I have ever seen ...
xx

[Ellen]

adorable !! love it !!

love,

Ellen
http://ietsiepietsiekitschie.blogspot.nl/

[A-L]

Just adorable! I want to have a lamp like that as well!! Pretty!

[Anna]

Love love love that lampshade such Georgous sweetie colours