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Judy Lake

Pawlet Village, Vermont

Lampshade Maker, Teacher, and Rag Picker

Interests: Textile Arts, Vintage Fabrics, Flea Marketing and Antiques, Gardening, Knitting, Skiing, Books

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May Brimfield 2013 Has Come and Gone

The Day Break opening at New England Motel! In they come!!! What a fast week it has been here at Brimfield. I am posting here on Sunday morning; always a little dreary--- but a chance to make those last few sales. I usually don’t bother with Sunday, but seems like... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2013 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Brimfield is just around the corner...deep breath

New England Motel Show opens on Wednesday, other shows do open on Tuesday-Sunday The Vintage Textile Show is on Monday in Sturbridge, MA. I head down on Tuesday for set up and settle in for the week. (My Vermont shop will be closed) Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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diy lampshade making = use the right materials

There are a few basics that can make or break a lampshade. It totally helps to use the right stuff. Slinky grosgrain could drive you to nutty... crummy glue... poor fabric can be impossible... some of this is repetitive for some of you, but these are questions I'm email every... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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This is the most adorable Vintage French Cotton! Isn't it? Perfect for my house....fun to make and oooh so French. You can see my camera has made it outside! Lampshades are super hard to photograph and oh so much easier outside...... and yes, today was pretty nice in Southern Vermont!... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Last Call for Next Week's Workshops: a couple spots left

Happy Spring.... snowdrops in the sky today... nothing to speak of but lets keep them in the garden! Next week is workshop week. I have a couple of spots for my one day workshop and one spot for the 2 day workshop. See prior post for all the info or... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2013 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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My Lamp Shop in Deep Winter

One gray day this week I pulled every crazy bright color off the shelf and started in and made springlike shades! It turned into a really fun day. Color is such a vital element in our lives. Remember to USE it. Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2013 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Valentine's Day Book Give Away!

Happy Valentine's Day! I arrived to my shop this morning and there was a big handmade Valentine's Day card taped to my door! Thanks Lilly, You made me smile! On that note, I will be giving away 3 books tonight at my Etsy Store. USA shipping only. The first 3... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2013 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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2 Bird Needlepoint Lampshade

It's a snowy Monday after a long stretch of cold weather and I was looking for a fun project today. I just got this needlepoint last week. Isn't it sweet. Saturday I figured out that I would use this handsome cut-corner-rectangle frame. The birds filled the front panel perfectly. The... Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2013 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Only April Lampshade Workshops for 2013

I have recently decided to ONLY do the April Workshops for 2013. Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2013 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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15 Years @ The Little Pink Cottage + 14 years at the kitchen table

I can hardly believe it's been 22 years in my shop! I feel so lucky to have somewhat stumbled into the cottage. Continue reading

Posted Dec 29, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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April Workshops Scheduled for 2013

I often say I can teach you to make lampshades in a day, but it takes years to learn all the tricks of the trade in the lighting field. I know I am still learning new things everyday. Continue reading

Posted Dec 16, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Conserving The Summit of Haystack Mountain in Pawlet

(photo credit George Bouret Photos) A year ago Susan Sargent came to me and others to brainstorm about conserving "The Top" of Haystack Mountain. The top 65 acres of Haystack are held in private hands. The majority of the mountain and land around the mountain was under or in the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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The Time just after Labor Day and before The Leaf Peekers Arrive

I am super happy to announce that The Station Restaurant is making a come back. It is expected to open in the next couple of weeks. No one is happier than me! The restaurant has been closed for the past 3 years and had been looking pretty ratty. I give... Continue reading

Posted Sep 16, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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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... Continue reading

Posted Jul 21, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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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... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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

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. Continue reading

Posted Jul 13, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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How-To Make a Grainsack Drum Shade

A how-to Drum Shade tutorial with mostly photos and a few words. I made this shade on Monday and photographed it as I made it. I will share the photos but not all the details for Drum Shades as they are done several times here on my blog and in... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Summer has arrived in Southern Vermont. Just finished reading my book outside on the deck in bare feet and a sunset. Had a busy day in the shop starting projects, finishing projects, helping customers, uploading new photos for Etsy....emails Etsy querries, chatting with a new lampshade maker from the Montreal... Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Fall 2012 Lampshade Workshops at Lake's Lampshades

Fall Workshop time is right around the corner. April workshops have come and gone. Lots of lampshades and friends were made. Students came from far and wide which amazes me, but 26 years of lampshade making does accumulate loads of knowledge and experience. I am the first to admit that... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Memorial Day Weekend at Lake's Lampshades

Here's a funky toille lamp I found this winter. I cleaned it up a little with some linen paint and added a new base. I'm still working on the shade, next photo. I am going to use the needle point, but still need to source the linen for the sides.... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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To Brimfield and Back: good to go and great to get home!

Last week was May Brimfield Week. I poked my way down to Brimfield Tuesday morning in pouring rain; no need to hurry in this weather. Great timing, rain let up just enough to unpack my car. It was super easy unloading. I was able to pull right up to my... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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2012 Spring Brimfield Starts Next Week

Time to think about Fall Workshops.... I will try to get an information post out in the next few days. Spring workshops have come and gone. Full groups for both classes. Great lampshades made, lots of new friends met and stories shared. I think we all had a fun time... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Spring Update with Many Excuses.... to many social media places to be...

Happy to Have Spring here! Sorry for my tardiness; I've been absorbed with another social media...sorry my dear blog, but Etsy has tied my hands for 3 months straight.... and having fun for it. It is getting to my saturation point of how many places one can put time in... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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April Lampshade Workshops at Lake's Lampshades

April Workshops are just around the corner. Dates: April 13 &14 Lampshade Intensive $265. April 18th One Day Workshop $150. At this point I have only 4 spots left in each workshop. If you were hoping to come please email me at judylake@vermontel.net for a reservation or give me a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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Lightbulbs lightbulbs lightbulbs, we love'm but.......

Lightbulb 101 I get asked often, oh Judy, how will I be able to attach my clip on lamp shade with the new energy effcient light bulbs? A question I too asked a bunch of years ago. An energy specialist friend was working across the street from my shop and... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2012 at The Lampshade Lady Blog

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