lamp shade dilemma

i must admit, my diy lampshade project is not going as well as planned.
i purchased the lamp shade for $2.00 at my local thrift store.
isn't it pretty?


then i took the top layer accordion style fabric off.
super easy.

then i cut the old cover open and laid it flat to use as a template.
this is where things started to get complicated.

i originally planned on using a white fabric to cover the shade.
when i held the shade up with the white fabric you could see the yellow coming through, yuck!
back to the drawing board.
i need a fabric that isn't as transparent, maybe something with more pattern?
i always go back to the chevron print.

apparently i am not alone.


i think it looks great!

i also like this chevron print pendant.

fabric.com has some great options for chevron fabric.
best part, $6.98/yard!

get blue here,

yellow here,

and black here.


i can't decide if i want a chevron print lampshade or throw pillows.
cushions direct sells chevron print pillows for $18.95 each!
check them out here!

i really need to make up my mind.
what do you think?

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