iar fach goch Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I am re-covering (or having re-covered!) a lampshade in a lovely Laura Ashley silk in duck egg blue. The shade previously had tassles around the edge and I was thinking I would update the shade with something more modern, beads perhaps? I have no idea how this would work, is it possible to buy some kind of trim with beads on it? Have been to my local (useless!) shop and they didn't even have any old fashioned type edging. As you are all so crafty and clever (unlike myself!) thought you might be able to come up with a few ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Yes! You can buy beads on a tape to use as edging. The only place I've seen them was Dunelm, but there must be other places stock them or search for bead trim on ebay - something like this: Beady Trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 John Lewis sell bead trim if there is a store close to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks for the replies, unfortunately no John Lewis anywhere local, don't even know where the closest is, but will have a look on the web, that's just the kind of thing I'm looking for Snowy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks for the replies, unfortunately no John Lewis anywhere local, don't even know where the closest is, but will have a look on the web, that's just the kind of thing I'm looking for Snowy. I had a rootle through ebay after posting that link - the same seller has some rather nice beaded trim in duck egg blue as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Fantastic, have just ordered some, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
