It's time to look back at the last twelve months at gilhoolie and make some real plans for 2013. Sometimes I can't believe some of the events below only happened a matter of months ago and I have to say, I'm really looking forward to more fun and learning in the next twelve months. So,… Continue reading Hello 2013!…
Tag: Homemade London
A labour of love lampshade…
This lampshade was most definitely a labour of love. Now it's complete I love it, but making it wasn't an easy experience... but then the reward when I finished it was great! When you know what you're doing these hand-stitched lampshades aren't actually as difficult to make as you'd think but when you don't know… Continue reading A labour of love lampshade…
My lampshade obsession continues…
Since I attended the amazing bespoke lampshade course at Homemade London I've been itching to find an old lampshade to restore and bring back to life. Well, last week I was happily wandering in and out of shops in a town near me, when I stumbled across this old lamp base and shade in an… Continue reading My lampshade obsession continues…
Streetly stitch? Never heard of it!…
Well, I hadn't until ten days ago. It's a stitch used a lot in making hand-stitched lampshades and now I have finished making my first one, I can (almost) streetly stitch like a pro! I attended the second day of the bespoke lampshade course at Homemade London on Sunday and I have only just recovered.… Continue reading Streetly stitch? Never heard of it!…
It’s good to learn something new…
I had the best day yesterday on the first part of the bespoke lampshade course at Homemade London. It is being run by Angela Constantinou from Cocoon Home who is lovely; a brilliant teacher who is passionate about sewing and making lampshades. I really had no idea how traditional lampshades were made but after reading… Continue reading It’s good to learn something new…
Three weekends of lampshades…
It's nearly half term and, like most parents I'm looking forward to a break from the usual routine and a bit of a rest. The week before a school holiday is always a bit manic though, as if I won't ever be able to do gilhoolie stuff again... (sounds like a nightmare to me!) But,… Continue reading Three weekends of lampshades…
Lampshades with pom poms – thanks Mum!
I've just booked a place on a traditional lampshade making course at Homemade London, and I'm very excited! My Mum gave me some money for my (big) birthday this year and I've been looking for something to spend it on. I love this Liberty Lampshade made by Angela from Cocoon Home who runs the course… Continue reading Lampshades with pom poms – thanks Mum!
