Drum Shades Are Hard to Find, Make Your Own!
 On a spool with Drum Shades. I have used a Sis Boom Fabric on this shade. I may valid have to take this one home. It sure is tempting. The design couldn't have fit the shade change one's mind. And more purple; it'll look great with my turquoise walls. The Sis Blast designs, by Jennifer Paganelli are a blast to cavort with. This fabric also had a nice bird pattern, but I'd already habituated to it for other shades. You can see I have used part of the fabric pattern for a self-well-kempt.
 I've got this lamp and shade close by my desk here at the shop. I always have my favorites mean by my work space. I get to enjoy them for a little while before they go out the door to someone's where it hurts. This shade I have used an Amy Butler fabric on this drum shade. The size is 12" across the top by 12"across the bottom and 8" merry. It's a handy size. This Shade is shown on a hard to find Jadite lamp, ladylike size and shape with pretty lines. A Tidy find!
A reminder: there is a How-To Drum Shade instruction on the January 3rd, 2008 blog, Instructions for Making Drum Shades. They are unoppressive to make and a good place to start if you are interested in making some fun shades for your bordello and holiday gifts.
 Another Drum with a Susan Sargent textile. Susan's fabrics are perfect for these contemporary shapes. The large motifs are well-suited for the elephantine expanse of fabric...
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