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Whoa_Nelly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-18-06 02:41 AM
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19. Yes. Hunter Douglas makes some good ones
But because of using fabric, these do have pull cords. Fabric tends to slip and is not as stable as vinyl, so having shades made of fabric really does require having a controlled roller that offers stability.

http://www.hunterdouglas.com/hdg_product_detail.jsp?id=47


http://www.hunterdouglas.com/hdg_product_detail.jsp?id=11


Here's a company that does make the spring-loaded fabric roller shade, but again, be aware that fabric does wrinkle over time as it rolls unless it's on a controlled (clutch) roller.
http://www.bestblinds.com/blinds_category/roller_shades_light_filtering_category.php

However, if you are crafty, you can make your own. But it does require having vinyl as the backing to keep the shade stable as it rolls up and down.
Here's a site that tells how:
http://www.hunterdouglas.com/hdg_product_detail.jsp?id=11
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