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From: Sherri
Date: 05-04-2004, 12:01 PM (1 of 11)
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I have quite a casual living room with two windows about halfway up one wall and a large sliding door leading out to our backyard. What I am wondering is are Roman Blinds a no-no in the living room? Sherri My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: shadylady
Date: 05-04-2004, 02:49 PM (2 of 11)
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Not at all! They're a yes in any room. Some people don't like the cords and rings showing in a front window facing the street, but if it doesn't bother you, then do what you like! Becky |
User: shadylady
Member since: 09-19-2003 Total posts: 58 
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From: malibucat
Date: 05-07-2004, 01:38 PM (3 of 11)
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I think they'd be great. I've always wanted to make them, but I didn't want to do the mounting board thing. I just found a pattern where the Roman shade is on a curtain rod with tabs at the top of the shade. I might put them in one of the bedrooms.
=^..^= Kim
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User: malibucat
Member since: 10-12-2000 Total posts: 908 
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From: Sherri
Date: 05-26-2004, 10:18 PM (4 of 11)
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Look at these beautiful blinds http://www.terrelldesigns.com/new_work.htm My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 05-26-2004, 10:50 PM (5 of 11)
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Kim -- I made a Roman blind that goes on a rod. It looks really good. It is on a very large rod. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: malibucat
Date: 05-27-2004, 09:52 AM (6 of 11)
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I thought a heavier rod would be nice...I think I'll plan on those eventually for my spare bedroom. Thanks Dorothy! Aren't those quilted blinds gorgeous! LOL...my maiden name too. =^..^= Kim
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User: malibucat
Member since: 10-12-2000 Total posts: 908
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From: Sherri
Date: 05-27-2004, 10:02 AM (7 of 11)
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So where did you get the pattern from? Sher My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: malibucat
Date: 05-28-2004, 02:44 PM (8 of 11)
Sherri, I have Simplicity #0657 which is a Sewing for Dummies pattern, believe it or not. But there is a view with a Roman shade using a curtain rod rather than making a mounting board to screw into the inside of the window frame. I'm definitely planning on this for the spare bedroom...but the living/dining room and kitchen have to be first! 
=^..^= Kim
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User: malibucat
Member since: 10-12-2000 Total posts: 908
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From: Shellymoon
Date: 06-13-2004, 05:07 PM (9 of 11)
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I just bought a pattern for my first Roman Blind. They look so simple, but when I started reading the directions, I got real confused. Mine will be made from a stripe fabric--almost like an awning stripes. Its stiff and must roll up in pleats. These are for my kitchen and the fabric was pricey, so I don't want to mess up. Are there any good lessons out there on the web on this whole mounting board thing?
Shelly Moon
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User: Shellymoon
Member since: 05-27-2001 Total posts: 240 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 06-13-2004, 09:05 PM (10 of 11)
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Shellymoon here is a site that if you put in the measurements of your window(s), they will prepare a free pattern specifically for your window based on the measurements you give htem. They have free step by step instructions on how to make, assemble and mount different types of roman shades. www.shadescapes2.com They also give an e-mail address where you can ask any questions you have in making your shade(s). Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: Saydee
Date: 06-14-2004, 12:15 AM (11 of 11)
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Originally posted by Sherri Look at these beautiful blinds http://www.terrelldesigns.com/new_work.htm Beautiful blinds on that site. |
User: Saydee
Member since: 05-07-2004 Total posts: 68 
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