Quincy Lampshades was founded in 2011 by Ruth McAllister, who, inspired by the brilliance of modern quilting cottons, produces a range of bold and beautiful lampshades. Having discovered that her grandfather was once a lampshade-maker too, Ruth is determined to bring an end to beige and boring lampshades and bring colour, fun and individuality to home lighting at an affordable price.

Ruth is a well-respected teacher of lampshade-making in the UK. She supplies high street retailers and designer homeware businesses.