Originally Posted by charmpacksplus

I don't charge extra for shipping on my website, but I don't have the Hokey Pokey pattern. (I've got others!) Some sellers charge a minimun shipping rate so they can use the free Priority flat rate envelopes and not have to pay for additional shipping supplies and it does cost around $5 to mail it, not counting tape, labels, printer ink, time spent packaging, and a trip to the post office. That can really add up $$$ fast. It also makes it more cost effecient to the buyer if the buyer purchases additional items, sometimes the seller won't charge extra S&H if it all fits in the same flat rate envelope.

Originally Posted by feline fanatic

This is a major peeve of mine as well. But remember it is S&H, emphasis on the H. The amount over shipping they charge is the handling fee for paying someone to pull the item off the shelf package it (packaging isn't free either) and process the sale. Yes it annoys me to no end but I have to sit back and realize I am paying for more than just USPS fees. This is why I always save up my on line ordering so that I am at the top end of the price grouping for the that S&H charge or close enough to getting it free for spending up to a certain amount (usually $50). Most on line shops price S&H on a sliding scale with what you spend.

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

Is the Hokey Pokey the one with the tumbler design split longways? It's easy to do without a pattern all you need is a tumbler template. There are many tumbler print outs online. This is why EQ is a great value to me. I can create any quilt block pattern from a picture.

Originally Posted by Eddie

I got a catalog from Keepsake Quilting yesterday that has that Hokey Pokey quilt on the cover and they're selling the pattern for $9.00 (item #6782) and shipping is only $2.99 for orders under $10. Their number is 1-800-865-9458.