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"Two weeks is about the time it takes to receive catalog orwebsite ready-mades that come in limited fabrics, colors andsizes," says Jan Jessup, national spokesperson for CalicoCorners. Jessup notes that these quick ship window panels areavailable in six top-selling styles and are finished to thehomeowner's desired length, up to 144". "You'll end upwith something that was made for your windows. They will fitperfectly," she states.
"The fabric choices are fabulous!" Jessup adds."They were hand-selected by our buyers and are verycurrent--luxurious striped silks, crisp linen solids, shimmeringmetallic blends, updated sheers, bold and colorful graphic printsand more."
Quality features
Customers will find that Calico Quick Ship draperies and curtainsprovide a much better quality product than most other sources--andat a competitive price. Price is not always an indication ofquality: Williams Sonoma Home's $800 silk panels have astraight-stitched bottom hem. Restoration Hardware's $798 silkpanels are not interlined. (All prices are for a pair of draperypanels.) In comparison, a two-width pair of Calico Quick Shipsilk-pleated draperies at 250% fullness, interlined and lined, are$415. And these are made to order!
Most competitors offer only three or four styles, a very limitedfabric selection, and only two or three width and lengthcombinations per style. Calico Quick Ship offers 200+ fabrics made up in 1, 1½ or 2-width panels inlengths up to 144". And most competitors have a maximum of200% fullness on any product (often less). Pleated draperies oftenhave only two folds in the pleat, or an inverted box pleat withwidely spaced pleats to give the appearance of fullness. CalicoQuick Ship product has the same standard fullness and detailing asour full custom product.
"The pleats are deeper and more closely spaced for morefullness in the panel," notes Julie Morris, director of customlabor programs at the company's headquarters in Kennett Square, PA."Patterns are matched at the seams. A custom panel hasweighted double 4" hems and 1" to 1½"blind-stitched side hems so that it hangs beautifully and doesn'tcurl at the window," she explains. "There's simply nocomparison with skimpy ready-mades."
If lined, 100% cotton deluxe lining fabric can be selected in whiteor ivory. Interlining is also available for protecting fine silksor to give any light to medium-weight fabric a more sumptuous look."These are choices that you don't find in ready-mades, evenfrom top home furnishings retailers," adds Morris.

What's behind the Quick Ship Program?
The Calico Quick Ship Program is great for customers who want asimplified design process, says Morris. "They still can get aunique look with true custom quality." But the big appeal isspeed. "It's the closest you can get to instant gratificationin home decorating, without having to settle for poor selection orquality."
To complete the look, nine designer pillow styles can be ordered incoordinating fabrics to ship with your draperies. "Custompillows add that special touch and really pull your roomtogether," adds Morris. There is also a choice of drapery rodsand finials in a variety of different styles and finishes. And forthose who don't want to handle window hardware, measuring andinstallation services are available.
"Quick Ship draperies are easier, faster window solutions.They're perfect for the customer who has in-laws coming to visit inthree weeks, but has naked windows in the guest room," saysMorris.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2008, Calico Corners - CalicoHome provides expert advice, decorating solutions and in-home design consultation in more than 100 stores
across the country. In addition, consumers will find designerfabrics for the home,
trims, custom window treatments , blinds, shades and custom upholstered furniture. Thousands offabrics are now available online. For more information on CalicoCorners - Calico Home products and services, or to find the neareststore location, visit www.CalicoCorners.com or call (800) 213-6366.
Contact:
Jan Jessup
(610) 444-9700, Ext. 262
publicrelations@calicocorners.com
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