One Pair of Off White CURTAIN TIEBACKS - 22" long x 2.25" wide x 1/2" thick

Thick Hand-Crocheted Curtain Tiebacks for use with any kind of curtains or drapes, including shower curtains. I used a very thick wool and acrylic blend yarn called Wool-Ease Thick N Quick.

The color in the photos is called Wheat, an off-white with very thin black strands scattered throughout. On their web site, Lion Brand describes this color as a cream, but I would definitely not categorize it as such since it has no yellow hue whatsoever. I would consider this to be a true off-white.

I (Michele) design and hand-crochet all of the items in my store. My pricing is based on yarn costs, crocheting time, and Ebay & Paypal seller fees. 

After a busy year, I'm making most items to order (which means I usually make the tiebacks after they are purchased).  The handling time in each listing will be an indication of the time it takes me to make the tiebacks.  The current handling time is five business days, but if sales are slow I may get them shipped sooner. (:


--Unique and Contemporary Styles
--Gender-Neutral
--Sophisticated Accent Pieces
--Create a classy, decorator look by coordinating these unique tiebacks with any simple, inexpensive curtain panel.
--Extremely Affordable
--Can Be Made In Any Size

Each tieback has a crocheted loop integrated into each end.  The tieback is placed around the curtain and then the loops are hooked onto a small nail or cup hook (or any hook of your choice, hooks/nails are not included in this listing).  These small loops allow the tiebacks to conform and blend with the curtain and wall really well.  In the photos, I chose to use an extra large hook to better show how the tieback is used.  In reality, I use very small hooks or nails in my own home.
 
SIZING:  
The tiebacks pictured are 22 inches/56 cm long, 2.25 inches/5.75 cm wide and ½ inch/1 cm thick.  I can also make these in any custom size (pricing will increase a little for larger sizes).  As with all crocheted pieces, these tiebacks will have some give, or stretch.

The easiest way to determine what size tieback you need is to wrap a tape measure around your curtains, gathering the curtain until you get the look you want.  The measurement should reflect the length starting from the hook/nail, around the curtain, and then back to that same hook/nail. The thickness of your curtains/drapes will make a big difference in determining how long tiebacks should be, so measuring is always a good idea.  The 22 inch tiebacks are designed for lightweight panels about 45 to 60 inches wide.

OPTIONS:
I can also make these wider or narrower if you’d prefer.  Once again, feel free to send me a message if you’d like specific dimensions.  Prices will sometimes vary depending on how much yarn is needed, price of yarn, and crocheting time.

If you'd rather have a different color, feel free to browse the scarves in my eBay store to look for a yarn and color that may work for your curtains.  If needed, I can send swatches for the price of shipping and seller fees.  The best yarns for tiebacks are the medium-weight and bulky ones: yarn brands such as Impeccable (double strand), Country Loom, Hometown USA, Red Heart Light N Lofty, Wool-Ease Thick N Quick, and Homespun Thick N Quick.

I can also make any number of tiebacks you may need.  For example, if you have a total of six panels in one room and would like matching tiebacks for all of them, that’s no problem.  Just message me with your situation and we’ll talk it over. (:

YARN CONTENT & CARE: 80%  Acrylic/20% Wool.  Wash warm, gentle cycle. Tumble dry low. Do not over dry. Do not dry clean.  I recommend washing in a lingerie bag.  Avoid washing and drying with anything that may cause friction or snag loops, such as zippers and buttons.  Hand-washing is very easy to do with such small items as these tiebacks: gently hand-wash in a sink with laundry detergent, rinse with a little fabric softener if desired, roll in a clean towel to remove excess water, then reshape and air dry.  For crocheted items, the gentler washing is always recommended.

U.S. SHIPPING:

I keep shipping to a minimum and offer USPS First Class Package as the best value for price & speed. For multiple orders, I often use Priority Mail. I use the Paypal USPS integrated shipping system whenever possible, so you will be provided with a delivery confirmation number by email. I do combine shipping and already have discounts set up through Ebay, but may be able to reduce shipping costs even more if you'd like to request a total after purchasing multiple items but before paying for them. Once shipped, almost all of my shipments within the U.S. arrive in two to five mailing days.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:

I always combine shipping for multiple orders and already have discounts set up through Ebay. I will always refund any significant overpayment of postage costs. I most commonly use USPS First Class International for shipping outside of the US. First Class International may take a longer time to arrive than other services, but it's much more affordable than Priority International (which usually runs $25 or more for a few ounces). Delivery time for international packages is usually 5 to 15 business days. Customs, bad weather, or national holidays can sometimes slow down a package with the occasional shipment taking around 30 days to arrive. This only happens to about 5% of my international shipments. (:

As of January 27th, 2013, USPS has raised prices for First Class International, in some cases almost doubling the amount they used to charge.  On a positive note, they are starting to include tracking and delivery confirmation as part of the First Class service. Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom receive package tracking and delivery confirmation.

International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

PAYMENTS:
I only accept Paypal. If you don't have a Paypal account, you will still be able to pay with a credit or debit card through Paypal. You can also pay from your bank account using an E-check (also through the Paypal system), but I won't be able to ship until the check has cleared, Paypal says it's okay to ship and allows me to print out a label.

RETURNS:
For now, I am not accepting returns, but am completely open to resolving any problems that may occur. I feel the best strategy is to head off any problems before they even happen. If you have any questions whatsoever about any items I am selling, please ask.

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