Quatrefoil Drum Shade Pendant Light

You can turn a plain drum shade into a statement piece for less than $10.  I made my own drum shade pendant for less than $75, but I and then used this inexpensive technique to dress it up.  I originally planned to stencil a design on the shade, but the fabric on the shade has a lot of texture and I was nervous about getting a crisp design with a stencil.  I brainstormed a fabulous alternative to create a modern design with appliquéd fabric.  I love, love, love the way this turned out.  The pattern and color are so crisp.

Supplies needed:
- Drum Shade (circumference at the top and bottom of the shade is the same)
- Fabric (I used solid-color quilting cotton)
- Fusible web
- Mini Craft Iron (with a 50% off coupon you can get one for less than $20)
- Sharp scissors
- Clothespins

Step 1 Prepare Fusible Web

Measure your shade height and circumference.  If the shade has a binding at the top and bottom, measure the height from the inside edge of the bottom binding to the inside edge of the top binding.  Using this measurement cut out a rectangle piece of fusible web.

Comments

[Penolopy Bulnick]

That is so lovely! I love the fabric choice. It is so bold and beautiful!