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About Me

Hi, I’m Rhonda Harris, creator of The Needle Market Shop — a lifelong sewist with a love for classic design, vintage patterns, and handmade charm. In my shop, you’ll find authentic physical sewing patterns, handmade Barbie and 18" doll clothes, yarn, aprons, inspiring eBooks, and more for creative makers and sewists.


Every pattern is carefully inspected and packaged with care, while each handmade item is sewn with the same attention to detail I bring to my own projects. Bundle multiple patterns to save on postage, and visit often — I add new finds and creations regularly.


Thank you for supporting independent creators and keeping the art of sewing alive.


Questions or comments? Reach me anytime at rhonda@theneedlemarket.com


Shipping Information – Please Read Before Ordering

Thank you for visiting The Needle Market Shop! I want every order to arrive safely and for the shopping experience to be as smooth as possible.


United States Shipping Only

At this time, The Needle Market Shop ships only within the United States.

International shipping is not available, and orders with shipping addresses outside the United States will not complete during checkout.


Shipping Method

All physical items are shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.

Flat Rate Shipping: $9.95 for packages weighing 1–15.99 ounces which can be up to five sewing patterns. USPS continues to raise their postal rates every few months so to be fair I have flat rate shipping for all products up to one pound. There is an increase to the flat rate of $9.95 if the order is over one pound to $12.95.


Orders are carefully packaged to help ensure your purchase arrives in excellent condition.


Processing Time

Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1–3 business days after payment has been received.


Business days are Monday through Friday and do not include weekends or U.S. holidays.


Estimated Delivery

After your order has shipped, USPS Ground Advantage delivery is typically 2–5 business days, depending on your location and postal service conditions.


Please note that delivery times are estimates and may occasionally be affected by weather, holidays, or USPS delays that are outside of my control.


Tracking

A tracking number will be provided once your order has been shipped so you can follow its progress from my shop to your mailbox.


Returns

Returns are allowed for damaged packages caused by the postal service or the product was shipped defective. All other orders are non-refundable.


The product must be returned in the same condition as it was shipped to you for a refund. If you ordered fabric, doll clothes, or any handmade item and washed it then decided to return it because you changed your mind, the item is nonreturnable and non-refundable.


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Questions?

If you have any questions before placing your order, please feel free to contact me at rhonda@theneedlemarket.com. I'm always happy to help!



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