I love it. I don't think it looks faded at all with the light coming through. It makes it look like stained-glass. Someone suggested that you back it with muslin to keep it from fading. I would recommed black-out drapery lining. You can get it at JoAnn's for $4.19/yd
http://www.joann.com/roc-lon-budget-...lining&start=1