Recovering an Antique Lampshade - From the Mind of Christine McConnell
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In this episode I restore a decayed lampshade and give it a new life! To see many more episodes follow the link above :D
-Christine McConnell
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i seriously think netflix made a big mistake cancelling your show. its one of the most unique cooking shows i have ever seen!!
I loved her show on Netflix
same. i wish there were 10 seasons.
So true!
This way though, through youtube and patreon she can be her own boss and she cannot get cancelled! 😁😁 Netflix has a habit of canceling good shows. Creators like Christine don't need those greedy companies!!!
Her youtube is so much better then the Netflix show.
“I’ve always just wanted to be a childless woman living with a lot of cats” both you and 80% of your viewers, Christine
I have the best of both worlds. A child and 5 cats.
Spot on
Child free. You didn’t lose anything but stress and worry. 😂
I came to look for this comment, as I am here all for it!!! No kids, no stress 🙌
Children do not add very much stress to your life. I think people build it up as something it's not. I really enjoyed the whole experience. It's an incredible love that cannot be compared to any other. Even my wife, who I adore, is in second place.
This shade is phenomenal. Like Shelly I've been covering lamp shades for over 40 years in the techniques that you were using and learning as you go along are ones that were used by Victorian shade makers and dressmakers. When I thrift fabrics I look for silk lingerie and wedding dresses to use for shades. Sometimes I also stencil fabric after I've cut the patterns. My four cats are also a big help. 82 and still making lampshades.
Everything about this is amazing 💜
@pnsgrits! You go girl!! I would love to see your work. Do you also have a TH-cam channel that shows anything that you do?
🌺 When I do my lampshade to match my green Croscill Grenada curtains, pillows, and green velvet antique settee, I'm going to hang small green uranium beeded strings and put in a black lightbulb and a regular lightbulb. Bet no one's done that yet.
I can't even imagine how excited you must've been when you could film that lightning behind your house.
It was SO exciting!! I'm hoping I can shoot another one soon with a light set up on the house, so you can see more detail :D
I love how Christine will say “I’ve never done this before” and then proceeds to revive some of the most STUNNING antiques I’ve ever seen. Truly one of the hidden gems on TH-cam. I love love LOVE your work!!
Yes, yes, I completely agree!! Love that! LOL
Not only are you gifted as an artist and creator, your love for everything Victorian Gothic and your precious four legged fur babies is amazing. I love everything you do, and the time and care you put into everything.
You have created an amazing world and brought your viewers along for the ride.
I am forever a viewer.
Perfectly said 💖
I tried in vain to say the same thing, you said it better.. Watching her creations feels like you're being swooped up into her world of spooky, antique, lacey, intricate and delicate beauty.. Its fascinating, mesmerizing and inspiring all at once.
This was so well written and I whole-heartedly agree.
Agreed 100%
Little tip from an embroiderer for anyone interested, when we transfert a drawing by hand we use frixion pen because the ink disapears with heat so if your embroidery doesn't match exactly in certain parts it's ok because the outline will be erasable.
Yes it is 100% forgiving unlike paint. There are also water soluble pens too, so you can draw and then once your done put water over the pen lines and they wash away.
Thank you!
But are there any tips if I want to embroider on an opaque fabric that's black in colour? How does one tranfer a design there?
Where would I look for a frixion pen? Thank you for sharing the hint.
@@mansi8963 Depends on the size of the embroidery but water soluble stabilizer is an option
I can just imagine someone finding this lampshade 100 years from now in a consignment shop and wondering about the story behind it.
Certainly, it will not be inherited by her children.
@@jmchez Clearly you didn't watch the entire video lol
Or finding it only 50 years from now & Thinking it's from the 1800's! 🤔
@@vaderladyl😢Or throwing them out!!!! My daughter said she's going to sell my antiques and go on a vacation. 🎉😂
Proudly a member of the childfree cat club
As I experience the process of aging, the longing to be a humble and kind hag of the neighborhood has been an aspiration of mine. Like you, I am also childless with a few cats & dogs and life is pretty lovely. Loving my witchy cottage with medieval vibes inside (may or may not be obsessed with dragon and gargoyles). Thank you for bringing such beauty and inspiration-you are truly a treasure!
Awwww…. I love your comment - people often assume that a woman alone with pets is a lonely life, but, never really having been without a man, I often think that I really might enjoy it ! Blessings to you from sunny Florida ! 😊
“Humble and kind hag of the neighborhood” = #goals I aspire to be an Auntie Mame type - hag of the neighborhood… who throws great parties
Most people have children because they are terrified of facing their void lives. Gargoyles and medieval cottage ? Your life sounds thrilling, you need no children lol
Your (our) demographic is actually the happiest and longest-living.
@@spidaminida🌸Yep, having kids will definitely shave off years. Once they hit 12 years old they are absolute geniuses. They know everything. So throw away Google. You don't need it anymore. Just ask a teen.😅
I guess I am the 20%.... Can't imagine my life without my son and grandsons.. and I am a total dog girl. But , I am so intrigued with your creative mind. And when you have no one interrupting your process and journey, it must be quite meditative and tranquil.
The lampshade is breathtakingly beautiful! ...From another "childless woman with a lot of cats"...♥
If anyone is considering joining the patreon do it!!! The pattern she has for the drapes is the best!! She puts so much love in every project, it really feels fair to pay to see it if you can.
Can you see all the past videos too? Or can you only see stuff posted after you subscribe?? I've always wanted to sign up just to see Christine's content but I'm always unsure
@@SpookyProductions13 You can see all her past videos. I signed up last month and she published a different video for patrons other than this one. She also does livestreams, it really is fun
I'm looking forward to getting a credit card just so I can become a Patron. Ha.
She post way more too!
a flame LED bulb would look magnificent behind that shade.
I’m a catless woman with lots of kids 🤣 and I’ll never be able to do this but it’s so mesmerizing to watch you transform the shade. You are amazing 🤩
Her voice is so comforting, it makes me sleepy in a good way
If they ever did a coraline movie live action, you’d be a wonderful set designer! Everything you create is beautiful!
I drop everything to watch when you post. You are living my younger dream life!! Please don't stop. The lampshade is gorgeous... the Vanity is amazing. I, in my "old age" am downsizing to a large RV and am planning to hit the road traveling here in the US. With trips to all the places internationally I have always dreamed of visiting. Lost my mom on 2/22/22 and I am committed to seeing and doing the things I have always meant to do and not leaving this world first, like she did. I try not to miss an episode either recorded or livestream and look forward to having you on my phone for many years!!!!!
Very happy and safe travels to you. I am so sorry you lost your Mum. I lost my parents just before and just after the pandemic started. My deepest sympathies.
- Cathy (&, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. I think the adventure you're getting ready to embark on sounds like an incredible way to celebrate life and see so many new things!
@@ChristineHMcConnell ❤❤
@@stevezytveld6585 ❤❤
You've inspired me! You are living the dream I'D like. I'm 'retired' and in a little studio apartment, but it would be great to hit the road like that someday. That speaks to my heart. :o)
16:20 when the shade rotated with all the pins glittering in the low light ✨ magical
When this video started, I thought that had to be the ugliest lampshade I’ve ever seen. By the end, I was astounded. Once again, your mastery of color, texture, shape, and design has transformed what anyone else would consider trash into a work of art. And I love that you use traditional techniques.
Well, my dear, you’ve done it AGAIN. Just finished watching this and the vanity episode on Patreon and I am starting my day absolutely gobsmacked. Brilliant, beautiful, creative, meticulous and appropriately goth-fabulous work. I love spiders, and my favourite thing about that diamond insert is the netting underlay that gives a spider web effect when the lamp is turned on. Just a wonderful detail. Added bonus is the newest fur baby celebrity ”couple” to hit the scene: ArchiButtons. ❤️😉 Hope you all are safe and well. X
Go to Australian outback if you love spiders. You will see different species, both small and large ones.
@@dot1384 I KNOW! They’re glorious. Huntsman is among my favourites. ❤️🕷
@@Peaches4167 I had a beautiful Mexican Red Knee tarantula for fifteen years & her name was Ranch. Her colors were black & dark orange. Great for Halloween. I held her in my hands numerous times & not once did she ever bite me. They are a very laid back Spider. Now it’s three Labs.
@@denisewalberg5803 They really are just lovely. Great name, btw. ☺️
I can't find anyone else making a high quality content with similar topics Christine. What you do is so special. Thank you for sharing with us! My 13 year old and I admire and try the projects you teach. We're learning!
My son is almost thirteen and absolutely captivated by all of Christine’s projects. ❤️
Magnificent! You should have a line of spooky-chic decor. My husband and I are a childless couple as well! Our animals are our cherished children. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents! ❤️
You did a fabulous job on that. I’ve been hand sewing Victorian lamp shades for over 20 years and it’s very addicting once you figure out the tips and tricks for all the techniques you can do! There are resources to order beautiful frames in a ton of styles brand new. I spray paint mine if they aren’t coated or they will rust through eventually with humidity exposure. Please do more, your skills and ideas are amazing. ❤️💯🙌🤩
Where do you order your frames ?? :))
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤
11:07 Hearing your observation about the sound of the rain and train in the distance was a lovely little atmospheric note. I love visiting your world through your videos!
What a stunning piece of functional art!! I love how you always add 4 extra flourishes just when I think you’re finished. 🖤🖤🖤
Just started watching and I'm LOVING the ambience at the start with the storm! This series just keeps getting better and better.
And the music!
I LOVE ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL IDEAS CHRISTINE MCCONNELL I WISH YOUR TV SERIES COULD BE PUT BACK ON AIR I REALLY MISS THE TV SERIES ONE OF MY FAVORITE AND A LONG TIME ♥️😍😊😉🤟✌️👍💯
Phenomenal!!! You have THE. most original and creative mind ever. Just watching your intro is a feast for the senses. That lampshade is a work of art.
While I'm not personally into Victorian and gothic decor, I am mesmerized by this level of talent and artistry. As I was watching the meticulous sewing, I couldn't help but be reminded of a spider making her web. So well done. All of it.
Embroidering on tulle is tricky, but you make it look so easy! You make everything look easy and beautiful and hypnotic.
i actually sewed a lampshade with tassels a while ago. my cat.. stole one of the tassels. i basically sewed my own cover over an ikea one that i stripped down! but ive really been wanting to learn how to get a more complex shape so this is super helpful : ) also i read that this was coming "in a bit" and assumed "oh in a few days" and then imagine my happy surprise when i saw this in my sub feed! thank you for two beautiful videos in one day!
Ok, the whole time I'm thinking oh good grief, nothing is worth that effort. I am also a perfectionist, but I thought no way would I do that much work. I see the finish product......OH,MY.GOODNESS!!!!!! So worth all the effort! LOL! It is the most beautiful shade I think I've ever seen. WOW!
A mini holiday. A little bit of inspiring escapisim to another dimension where this talented lady lives. Thanks Christine☆
So excited for this! Needed some more Christine McConnell in my life today!
Agreed. The timing is perfect.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Why do I keep wanting to buy everything I see in your videos ? You are such a talented, creative lady, every single piece you create seems like every gothic Victorian fangirl's dream come true !
The way Christine makes everything seem effortless...
The comment sections on any of Christine's videos are such safe spaces, I feel like I'm in a warm gothic hug!
Christine is endless creative and endlessly accomplished. She can do anything and everything. No fanfare, just amazing results.
Must admit, I was a bit dubious when you first described what you were going to do, but I should have known it would turn out to be a masterpiece. Absolutely love the finished result! Your eye for design and attention to detail are incredible.
Childless man with a dog checking in, you're an inspiration to us too!
I would totally wear that lampshade on my wedding night!
If you don't already, I think having a creator's mark (maybe a small ribbon that says "from the mind of Christine McConnell" in your style? And a date?) sewn into this and painted/stamped/sewn on some of your other creations would help posterity know where all these beautiful creations originated. Amazing work as always, I've been following you since I saw your Netflix show.
I guess I have an appreciation for lampshades now. Didn't see that coming. Cool video. Thanks for sharing.
Love the footage featuring the Fur Babe's! Can't handle their cuteness!! 🥰😁🥺🖤
I have no means or need for any of this, yet I watch religiously. I'll be having toast in the old sofa from the old flat I share with other two students like "yes Christine tell me all about 19th century wallpaper"
Oh Christine! What can’t you do! This lampshade is amazing 🤩 . Love all your furry family super cute 🥰
I have 2 huge lamps I've been dieing to recover. You are a life saver. Now I can do it.
20:12 oh wow, with the dyeing and the sewing and the appliqués, I did NOT expect to also see some custom embroidery in this piece! I’m thrilled. It’s one of my favorite hobbies. So relaxing and full of love in every stitch, even when my pieces or stitches aren’t perfect. Embroidery makes me feel like the world just slips behind a veil and the only thing left is a song or thought in my mind as I make those tiny motions with the needle 🪡
Watching other TH-cam video. Notification that Queen 🫅 Christine has posted. Clicks on IMMEDIATELY because YOU are EVERYTHING! The work is inspired but unmistakably yours and you somehow bring these vintage pieces to life by elevating them in a way where they still feel quite authentic yet fresh. You are quite a wonderful artist
I used that lace to sew my own wedding dress! So cool to see it in a different way.
It turned out beautifully! Your creativity and patience is admirable. Proactively childless women unite! ✊
I totally agree about the sewing. I crochet and sometimes I crochet appliques then attach them to a blanket or something, a lot of people glue the pieces, I tried it once but did not like the look, feel or idea that it was glued so I always sew every part. It takes a lot longer but I am so much more proud of what I have made and feel it will last for generations.
Your lampshade came out stunning.
You’ve recovered the antique lampshade beautifully! I love the colors you’ve chosen, the drawing and stitching of the spider, and also how the netting comes through as a web. What a stunning lampshade, Christine! 🕸️🕷️❤️
I love the outcome and also the fact that you decided to sew everything on can’t wait to see more your lamp shade creations
As a childless woman with cats, I can confirm it is glorious
I am always blown away by you craftwomanship, your patience and your love for details.. I could never! Thank you for sharing your art!
I LOVED her Netflix show, which is how I found her. I'm not going to lie, I check her channel pretty often, just to see if she's uploaded anything. I just love how she goes about her work and to see someone so talented just doing their thing. It's been 5 months since the last video and I'm pretty sad about it.
What is the name of it?
She mostly uploads on Patreon. The basic tiers are super pricey $3 or $7 per month.
Christine this lampshade is beyond fabulous! I love gothic style and I think putting the spider on was incredibly clever! Just gave it that extra grandness! I’ve been watching you for many years and you blow me away every time! You’re so talented..........when you say easy I know I’ll never be able to do it! I find them difficult to even image! Everything I’ve seen you do is on another level! Thank you for taking this mere mortal along for your incredible journey! I have lots of fur babies too! Couldn’t live without them! Thank you again for a wonderful video!
I love how you're in the kitchen and the dogs are convinced they're about to get something good! They're so cute!
Ok it might just be me but when I watch other TH-camrs videos I’ll think I’m going to go watch their video but with her videos I’ll think something like I’ll go spend some time with Madam McConnell like her videos just seem so personal and cozy!
I wish your show on Netflix came back 😢 would love more epoisodes
I find all your videos to be relaxing and beautiful.
The spider was amazing.
Thank you for your comment about always wanting to be childless with cats. Living my dream with a dog. Love your work, simply beautiful
I had to laugh at your comment about your fur babies being attracted to you while sewing - I think it might be the same with children, too - lol - my mother was a very good seamstress - she made a lot of my & my sisters’ clothing, as well as her own & she always said that as soon as she would sit down at the sewing machine, my younger sisters would start crawling around her - they were only 15 months apart - she tried to be extra cautious, but just happened to look down one day & there was one of my sisters just about to put a pin into her mouth ! I don’t think she could relax at the sewing machine until they were about 5 or 6 ! That was a memory I hadn’t thought of for a long time & my mom is gone now, so thanks for jogging my memory ! All that aside, I’m sure I am repeating myself to say how just simply amazing you are at everything you tackle - I really don’t know of anyone who has such a wide range of skills - I just can’t figure out how you could have learned it all in the short time you have been on earth - it’s astonishing, truly …. thank you so much for sharing your life with us - I have never, ever attempted any of the things I have seen you do & pretty sure I never will, but I am nevertheless fascinated by it all ! Greetings from Florida ! 🥰
I love it! This is the ‘old lady style’ lamp of my dreams, and you have inspired me into remake my own lamp. Although it is a modern lamp, it has this gorgeous ‘vintage style’ porcelain owl as a base but has a very plain lampshade; so now I want to remake it in this style. I think that moss green and earth tones will suit my vision and current decor. Thank you for sharing your process, it’s always so interesting and inspiring, and really gives us a starting point for when we want to make something similar.
Seeing this video. Makes me think, I need to change my lamp shade in my office to one like this. Loved the video.
Woman, you are my Heroine! What CAN'T you do !? And may I point out that not only do you do ALL that manual stuff that involves hard working hands BUT you manage to do it AND maintain gorgeous, dainty, lady-like hands with a beautiful manicure!! My hands work hard at crafty stuff too but they look like those "man hands" from that Seinfeld episode! lol!
I have found using a soldering iron is a great way to cut out lace from mesh! So much faster and easier on your hands
I found a giant double layered old lampshade, it’s like two separate skins, sewn so taut like a tent. It’s all stained but in good condition and I’m so glad I found your new video here, I’ll learn what to do with it! 😍 Your numerous creative skills are beyond amazing, thanks so much for showing us all 🤩 (I am also a child-free woman with several cats, you made me laugh with that quip)🤣
Ma'am, keep on keeping on with being a childless woman with a bunch of cats (and floofy doggos). You seem like a lovely fur mom and I absolutely love this life for you and anyone else that wants it!
It turned out stunning , your embroidery spider was amazing and appeared to move when I first looked at it, thank you for treating us to your art.
I love how whenever you start off by saying I've never done this before but it will be fine I know how to sew just always comes out like you have been doing these projects for years your so talented loves it xxx😍🥰❤😊
Your talent and patience always amazes me. This lampshade is stunning.
Crafting while surrounded by kitties is pretty much the life goal I set out to achieve. Kudos on living the dream! I think the hand-stitching was beautifully employed here. As much as I love hot-glue, you get so much more precision and longevity out of sewing those little details in place.
So gorgeous! But the spider, even an embroidered one, is a little too realistic, gives me the chills. 😁
I can not wait for the day you announced a home decor line. We would all love to own some of your home designs.
I am always amazed to see how you can realise your visions in everything you do. The most frustrating part about creating for me is that; quite often, my vision isn’t achieved.
I knit & crochet so I work with yarn & string along. What I've learned is that if you roll up the fabric or whatever it is you are using it helps a lot with keeping it together, keep it clean, keep from being tangled, etc. Totally understand about having animals when doing a project. We have mischief little children & little fuzzy critters too 😂
All I can say is that shade is incredibly beautiful.
There’s a spooky elegance to every video and I love it! Christine is so knowledgeable about every project too!
I’ve been having a rough week and I’ve been thinking how nice it would be if you posted again. I’m blessed, thank you!
Hope you have a fabulous weekend.
@@dot1384 you as well, thank you
Stunning. The arachnid embroidery is gorgeous. Just wow.
that lampshade is just drop dead gorgeous!!!!!! congratulations you are so skilled
that is the most beautiful lamp I've ever seen. I was also really surprised how much work went into it and how many layers it requires. but the depth is worth it.
Everything you design and make is absolutely beautiful. This lamp is a true treasure. I'm convinced by the way, that your home is actually the happiest place on earth.😽🐶💀💞💕💗❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous home, precious furry babies, and creative process. I really enjoyed watching this. Stunning camera work too. Very professionally put together! I'm so happy a friend shared your video with me. You've inspired me Christine! 💐🦋🕊
Wow! You are Amazing Lady!! Truly, I am Always stunned by your talents & skills as well as your creations. Stunning!
Your patience & love for projects like this always amaze me, spectacular job! 🙏🎩🕷🦇
I read the title as "Recovering an antique lampshade FROM the mind of Christine" - and I love this concept 😂 theres literally a huge world of imagination and creativity in your mind and you just put it into reality!
I have no idea what music Christine likes to listen to, but she radiates such "I adore Lana Del Rey" vibes and I love it sm
Beautiful work! This reminds me of Ace of Spades on TikTok
It is so beautiful, every-time you added something it became even more impeccable
So making a fabulous lamp shade isn't hard just time consuming. Especially if you do hand stitching to make it last longer.
I think the hard part would be deciding what you want.
This lampshade is completely gorgeous.I love your you tube show and the Netflix show as well. You have immense patience and your projects all come out very beautifully. You are very talented.
Love this reconstruction... But love the kitchen 🐕 helper even more.... He was like ...momma whatcha doin today
Beautiful job, Christine! Once again, you’ve created a masterpiece!!
Beautiful. Hoping to make one myself someday. There's another artist who crafts similar shades at "Ace of Shades Shop."