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From: Pudge99
Date: 05-09-2006, 12:38 PM (1 of 9)
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I have been to Walmart and they don't have the kind I need and I would rather not pay JCPenny prices if I don't have to. What other stores sell traverse rods? I have been all over the internet but could only find internet or mail order and I really want a store I can walk into. Also I was wondering if anyone has seen double traverse rods with a valance attachment? I want to have a sheers, curtains and a valance with the sheers and curtains on traverse rods. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Gina
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From: paroper
Date: 05-09-2006, 03:31 PM (2 of 9)
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I'm surprised that WM doesn't have them. I guess they're changing their stock. I've also bought them at Lowes.
pam
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From: beachgirl
Date: 05-09-2006, 03:32 PM (3 of 9)
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Do you have a Jo-Ann's, Hancock, Target, K-Mart in your area ? Somw have them & some don't. I'm sure you have checked your phone book yellow pages.I know what your looking for as I had that years ago.What about Sears ? I thought I was the only one that wanted someting & couldn't find it anymore. It's so frustrateing to say the least. Good luck. Have a Home Depot close ? |
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From: paroper
Date: 05-09-2006, 03:34 PM (4 of 9)
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I'm surprised that WM doesn't have them. I guess they're changing their stock. I've also bought them at Lowes. You add the sheers with a straight rod that rests inside the traverse rod. The traverse rods are changable from side draw to center draw. I currently have my valance on a board so I don't remember how the valance is added. I know Mom had one on the rod but I don't remember how it was "up there" whether it was on the rod or on the wall. pam
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From: Pudge99
Date: 05-09-2006, 04:38 PM (5 of 9)
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I want to be able to open the sheers also. This is going on a patio door so I need a double one. Walmart only had single center open ones. I had no clue that Joann and Hancock carry them. Which part of the store are they located in? No Kmart anywhere in San Antonio anymore  . I'll have to check Target, Lowes and Home Depot. Funny I didn't think of those places. Phone Book Yellow pages ha, ha, ha. I throw those out as soon as they arrive. They are useless in a city this size. I do better with an internet search with my zipcode so at least I get stuff that is in my part of town. Thanks everybody for your suggestions. I guess I am going shopping tomorrow. 
Gina
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From: paroper
Date: 05-09-2006, 07:55 PM (6 of 9)
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Are you making your sheers? The only ones I've ever seen anywhere that were made for a drapery pull were custom made. I just happen to have 13 or so feet of windows in my living room. These had been made for someone who ordered and didn't take them so I had a chance to buy them from a custom drapery company for $19.00...don't you know I snatched those lovelies up faster than you can say Jack Sprat! Honestly though, until then I had never even seen draw sheer curtains. As for a double traverse rod where both rods pull? I've never seen that either. I imagine that it will be expensive if you find it.
pam
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From: Pudge99
Date: 05-10-2006, 09:41 AM (7 of 9)
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Yes I will be making the sheers myself. JC Penney (http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=0&CatID=028615&Grptyp=SIZ&ItemId=0de8a12) has them but I don't know if they can be changed from two-way to one-way draw. How can you tell? Went to Lowes and Target last night. Target had nothing. Lowes had only single two-way draw. I am afraid to go into Hanncock and Joann because I am trying to cut back on the amount of fabric I purchase. Looks like JC Penney is gonna get my money. 
Gina
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From: paroper
Date: 05-10-2006, 10:29 AM (8 of 9)
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It should say on the box. You my not know about JCP until you order them...at least you can send them back there.
pam
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-11-2006, 11:33 AM (9 of 9)
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Every Draw rod I ever had had the instructions on how to change from center to one sided draw included in the package when we purchased them.. I never had to buy doubles though.. I had the sheers up on tension rods inside the window frame..
Sew With Love
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