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Meet Dannells at the February Shows
The Dannells team are travelling far and wide during February, to trade shows across the UK, sharing our fabulous range of Lampshade...
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- Jan 10
- 4 min
How to Choose the Perfect Sized Lampshade
If you’ve discovered our Lampshade Making Kits but are struggling to work out what size of lampshade you need, this post has ALL the...
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- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
Dannells at the British Blinds and Shutter Show
Hosted by the British Blinds and Shutter Association, the BBSA, the British Blinds and Shutter Show is just once every three years, with...
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- Sep 27, 2022
- 5 min
Tips and fixes to help prevent and resolve Lampshade Seam Issues
Once in a while, you may experience an issue with your lampshade seam. It could be due to the type or thickness of the fabric you’re...
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- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min
Visit us at the Design Central North West
As our Lampshade Making Kits and lampshade making supplies become increasing popular with curtain and blind makers, and interior...
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- Sep 8, 2022
- 3 min
New Products - Lampshade Trim, Binding and Braid
Personalisation is the fun and creative factor of lampshade making, after all, who wants to stop at just picking a fabric or paper for...
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- Aug 24, 2022
- 5 min
Introducing Dannells Europe
As we launch our new dedicated European website, Dannells.eu, we get to know the people behind our European operation, Malgosia and her...
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- Aug 24, 2022
- 3 min
#memadeshade July Winner - The Lampshade House
Brightening up people's living spaces is the mission of Jacqui, founder of @thelampshadehouse and her winning #memadeshade lampshade...
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- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
Lampshade Style Guide - Loose Cover Lampshades
Following the trend for whimsical, country cottage interior design, the loose lampshade cover has made a comeback in the last couple of...
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- Jun 30, 2022
- 3 min
#memadeshade May Winner
Featuring the iconic Frida Kahlo, this month's #memadeshade winner is Bodil of @skumringstid.dk, who runs her lampshade making business...
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- Jun 2, 2022
- 4 min
Lampshade Hack #8 - Jubillee Ribbon Pinch Pleat Shade
We couldn't let the Platinum Jubilee slip by without celebrating the occasion, so we've taken inspiration from a vintage lampshade style...
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- May 19, 2022
- 4 min
#memadeshade April Winner
April's #memadeshade competition has a real buzz about it (pun intended!), as this month's winning shade is made by the talented Liz of...
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- Apr 26, 2022
- 7 min
Tips and tricks to achieve a professionally tucked in lampshade edge
Tucking in your fabric seam allowance is the final stage of making your Lampshade Making Kit, which gives your shade a wonderful and...
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- Apr 19, 2022
- 5 min
Lampshade Inspiration - Going Large with Lampshades
The upshot of making a super-sized lampshade is not only the wow factor but the huge surface area that you need to cover to make up the...
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- Mar 31, 2022
- 2 min
Calling all Curtain and Blind Makers – April Interiors Trade Fair
The Dannells’ trade fair tour bus is still on the move! We’re excited to be attending The April Interiors Show, a curtain and blind...
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- Mar 18, 2022
- 3 min
#memadeshade February Winner
Pops of colour are much needed as we finally start to leave the winter behind and this month's #memadeshade winner does not disappoint!...
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- Feb 17, 2022
- 2 min
CHSI Stitches - Come and say 'Hello'!
Trade show season is upon us and it’s great to be back meeting customers and sharing our inspiring lampshade making and craft kit...
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- Jan 27, 2022
- 3 min
DIY Tutorial - Macrame Lampshade Fringe
As we're now stocking a fabulous range of Macrame cords we couldn't resist, combining this on-trend craft with our Lampshade Making Kits,...
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- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
Lampshade Inspiration - Different Shade Shapes
As fond as we are of the super versatile drum lampshades, that are seen everywhere from our homes to hotels to the high street,...
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- Nov 25, 2021
- 5 min
Meet the Maker - Detola and Geek
This month's Meet the Maker, Detola of Detola & Geek came to lampshade making later in life, using her passion for African textiles as...
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