I am very pleased with this purchase.  They drape beautifully, are well made, and have a nice, subtle pattern.  They are not completely blackout but I knew that before buying them based on other reviews.  They filter the light sufficiently in our living room so you can sit on the sofa with the late day sun blasting through the windows.  I actually like that they filter the light, not block it out completely so the room is not like a cave.