Vintage lampshade repairs

After weeks of letter box checking, waiting, some more letter box checking, more waiting, I finally received my Canon close up 250D lens in the post last week and have been madly putting it to the test. It has taken a little getting used to, but from what I have seen so far it makes macro shooting much cleaner and more enjoyable. I thought I'd try it out on my latest project - reworking a vintage lampshade. I found this shade at the local markets - I loved the shape and brass bulb fitting, but it was looking a little tired and worn out, with a few holes in the netting and splintered weaving. It didn't need too much work, so I bought it anyway (for a whopping 10 euro) and used left over lace from my wedding dress to set about fixing it up. I kept it simple with minimal lace and wove plenty of twine around the frame. Here are a few pictures of the frame during the weave and the finished, hanging product. It looks magnificent when lit up and the light bounces off the netting & through the lace. Bisous x

left over wedding dress lace & broderie anglaise

close up of weaving twine around the splintered frame - courtesy of my new macro lens

a small piece of crochet to hide a gaping hole

macro shot of the fantastic brass bulb fitting

hanging in the berdroom

the finished product