ChesapeakeBayCrochet

Chesapeake Bay Crochet

Hampton, Virginia On Etsy since 2012

5 Sales

ChesapeakeBayCrochet

Chesapeake Bay Crochet

Hampton, Virginia | 5 Sales

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Last updated on Dec 6, 2016

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About ChesapeakeBayCrochet

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On Etsy since 2012

A Life Time of Crochet

I learned to crochet from my Grandma and my Mom when I was still in elementary school. Grandma made doilies and Mom made afghans. I took these skills a step further to crocheting wearable items. When scarves became popular, I was in my element, crocheting one after the other.

Later, the idea of re-creating some of my Grandmother's delicate lacy crocheted items rooted in that creative part of my brain. I practiced working with thread until I mastered techniques for crocheting with steel hooks. Thus began the crocheted vintage pot holder phase of my life.

Another passion has always been dolls. As a doll collector, I found myself attracted to frilly dresses and ruffled gowns. This passion naturally morphed into the creation of Victorian dresses to fit 11 1/2" fashion dolls.

I love working with cotton threads and yarns, along with other natural fibers such as wool, bamboo and silk. They are softer and work up much prettier than acrylic yarns.

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    A writer who isn't writing, a computer geek who isn't computing, an Avon Lady who isn't selling Avon, an avid reader who isn't reading. Crochet takes up too much of my time.

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Last updated on April 21, 2018
Welcome to Chesapeake Bay Crochet! My name is Karen and I crochet for fun, for profit, for other people. Crochet is a creative outlet for my creative mind. Each piece I create, whether from a pattern or from within, is a unique piece of art. I use only my fingers, yarn and a crochet hook to create these items. Nothing is ever manufactured by a machine.

I started crocheting when I was very young--about 8 or 9. My grandmother and mother both taught me this incredible art form and I have grown to love crochet more than knitting, embroidery, sewing, painting or any other hand craft.

Crochet is relaxing and my method for tuning out the world and it's insanity. Crochet is ordered, structured and beautiful.

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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
Contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
  • Digital downloads
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
  • Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
General refund policy:

All sales are final when the item ships.
Any item can be cancelled if notification of the cancellation is received before the item is shipped.
Each item will be insured with the US Postal Service. In case of loss or damage, a claim will be filed with the USPS and a refund made to the customer when the USPS pays the insurance claim.

Custom order refund policy:

*No custom order can be refunded once shipped unless it is lost or damaged. Proof of the damage will be required. (Photos) See the General Refund Policy.
*Progress photos will be provided to the customer as the project progresses. A customer can request a change or cancel the order any time before completion. Please note: If changes are requested, completion time WILL BE delayed. Final approval will be required from the customer before the item is shipped. If final approval is not received within 3 (three) days, the custom item will be considered "rejected" and be placed FOR SALE in the Chesapeake Bay Crochet Etsy Store.
Payment
I prefer PayPal for your payment.
Checks will be accepted, but an item will NOT be shipped or a custom item will NOT be started until the check has cleared the bank. Information regarding where to send the check will be provided on an individual basis.

PAYMENT IN FULL MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE ANY ITEM IS SHIPPED.
I will be happy to refund the purchase price plus shipping on any item purchased that you are unhappy with. As soon as I receive the unwanted item by return shipper I will PayPal you your full refund.
CUSTOM ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE THE PROJECT BEGINS.
All items listed for sale in the Chesapeake Bay Crochet Etsy Store are listed "AS IS." No promises are made or implied other than indicated in the description of each item. Additional photos will be provide to anyone who requests them.

Custom items:
*You have 3 (three) days to cancel any custom item.
*You have 3 (three) days to change your mind on any custom item (ex. colors, style, etc.)
*Custom items take time to create, so please expect to receive your custom item in 2-3 weeks. An more precise estimate of the time involved to complete the project will be made know to you when you place your custom order.
*Unless otherwise requested by the customer, Chesapeake Bay Crochet will take a picture of your custom item and post it on Etsy.
Shipping
Any item purchased is shipped via United States Postal Service Priority Mail.
Expedited shipped will be available upon request. Additional shipping fees will be required.
As soon as the item is shipped, you will be notified through the email address you provide.
All items will include insurance to cover the cost of the item if it is lost during shipping.
A signature will be required to receive any item costing $25 or more.
ALL CUSTOM ORDERS REQUIRE A SIGNATURE FOR RECEIPT OF THE ITEM.
Additional policies and FAQs
Custom Orders:

*When ordering a custom item, full payment must be made in advance.
*You have 3 (three) days to cancel any custom item.
*You have 3 (three) days to change your mind on any custom item (ex. colors, style, etc.)
*Custom items take time to create, so please expect to receive your custom item in 2-3 weeks. A more precise estimate of the time involved to complete ethe project will be made know to you when you place your custom order
*Unless otherwise requested by the customer, Chesapeake Bay Crochet will take a picture of your custom item and post it on Etsy as advertisement and to "show off" my abilities.
*No custom order can be refunded once shipped unless it is lost or damaged. Proof of the damage will be required. (Photos) See the General Refund Policy.
*Progress photos will be provided to the customer as the project progresses. A customer can request a change or cancel the order any time before completion. Please note: If changes are requested, completion time WILL BE delayed. Final approval will be required from the customer before the item is shipped. If final approval is not received within 3 (three) days, the custom item will be considered "rejected" and be placed FOR SALE in the Chesapeake Bay Crochet Etsy Store.

Additional information:
Each piece is hand-made and very occasionally a stitch may be less than perfect. This is part of the overall beauty of a hand-made piece and is not considered damage. While every effort it made to create a perfect piece, sometimes a "boggled" stitch may get through the inspection process. A custom piece cannot be returned if a customer discovers a missed stitch or other minor flaw on their piece.
*Damage to a piece is considered, but not limited to, obvious tears, rips, breaks, disfigurement (as in arriving with the box smashed and the piece ran over by a large truck), burned, melted (as in a meteor striking the postal service truck or the postal service truck becoming the victim of an explosion, either accidental or deliberate) dismembered (as in torn apart my an angry bear), gunshot holes or stab wounds.