The Bridges of Madison Hogback Bridge cross stitch Better Homes and Gardens

This listing is just for the original unfinished counted cross stitch pattern or complete magazine only.  No items will come with the pattern, unless noted in the first lines of the description by saying they are specifically included.

I do NOT sell the floss and fabric to complete the patterns. If you want the list of the designer’s recommendations for floss and fabric that are printed in the pattern, so that you can go ahead and purchase those elsewhere, just message me. I will be glad to message those to you as soon as I can. If you are looking at a booklet with lots of patterns, let me know the specific one you are looking at since it is difficult to type info for 15-20 patterns.

My leaflets are original printings that were made at the manufacturer. These are NOT photo copies or computer re-generated. I get the leaflets from a variety of sources. They are listed as used, even if they are in unused condition, after all these are usually 20 years old and not hot off the press. The wear on my leaflets varies from item to item so please read the first few lines in each listing regarding the condition. I do try to flip through and list the leaflet as accurately as possible. If I notice any odors when I get the pattern, it will be noted. Booklets will not be listed if any odors are strong.

Shipping and Handling--speed and costs - I go to my post office EVERY day it is open. Please note that shipping times listed are estimates and items can take much longer to arrive. When this happens, check the shipping date on the label to verify that I sent it right after your cleared payment. Items are packed with care, but remember that the item is handled by other people after it leaves my possession. Please remember that the tracking information is not perfect. Usually, I cannot find out much more information that what I listed on the tracking page.

I do not make any profit off what I charge for shipping. You are paying for actual shipping costs and shipping supplies and no more. My local post office considers my items as a package and must be sent as so. 

I write DO NOT BEND on each envelope that leaves my home. If you want any handling different than what I do, such as heavy cardboard backing, ask BEFORE payment. It does add to the weight and thus more to the shipping costs. If you ask for special handling after payment, you may not get it.

Combined Shipping can actually save you more money than free shipping when you purchase more than one item. In free shipping, the full shipping costs are usually added by the seller onto the cost of each and every item listed. That is alright if you purchase just one item. However, if you purchase more, you end up paying more in the long run. I compute shipping costs separately and they are based on actual shipping costs.

I always combine shipping if you purchase more than one item, if you make one lump payment for all the items purchased. Please, do NOT pay for each item individually. I have charges with each payment through Paypal and eBay. Also, I cannot add items to an envelope when a shipping label is paid and printed. When you make multiple payments, most often you cannot get the combined shipping.

The eBay settings are ready to calculate combined shipping, but sometimes the totals can be wrong, especially when you qualify for a flat rate envelope. Feel free to request an invoice and I will send one out as soon as I can. Also remember that if you have made a single payment and I see a difference in shipping costs to your favor, I do send refunds whenever possible.

Speed of finishing transaction – You have 5 days after the first item purchased to finish up the transaction. If it has been a couple of days since your purchase and payment has not been made yet, CONTACT ME and let me know what is happening. If I have not heard from you regarding the transaction, I will message you a couple of times. After that, I will file a nonpayment notice with eBay.

Feedback – I always leave feedback for each and every item as I pack them for shipping. Please leave positive feedback for me when your items arrive. If you have a problem with your order CONTACT ME before leaving a low feedback. You will find out that I am easy to work with and will try to make things right in a fair manner.

Payment – Paypal is how I take all electronic payments. Paypal takes e checks, debit and credit cards, but you must pay through them. Usually Paypal payments clear instantly, but sometimes the E checks take up to 5 days or longer to clear. I will not ship your items until a payment clears through Paypal. Contact me if you have questions about other forms of payment not listed above.  

Important information for bidders who are not from the United States

I no longer ship outside the United States. The post office has raised shipping costs too high for out of country and I am getting blamed for the costs.

Finally - Thank you for stopping by and please come again. Happy Stitching

A note to other sellers: If you copy and paste parts of this listing to use in yours and I recognize it, you will be reported. Copying listings is against eBay rules.

Last updated April 1, 2012