Spring Brook Zipper Bag

In an attempt to use up some of my 5" charm squares, I created two checkerboards with 5 squares by 5 squares to make another zipper bag.

I had the remnants of a Spring Brook charm pack - most of which I'd previously used on a project bag.

There was a coordinating zipper in my stash (yay!), and enough of the companion fabric for the lining.

Finished dimensions are 10" x 8" with the bottom being about 6" by 4".

Another one with 6 x 6 checkerboards would also be a convenient size for cosmetics or knitting projects.

Once again, I've had an issue with an online seller and had to lodge a dispute with PayPal. The seller tried to upsell when I was trying to order one thing and much to my horror, after I paid for what I wanted, all the upsold goods also were billed to me. I immediately contacted the seller to cancel the items I didn't want but they said it was too late and that the order would be processed right away and couldn't be called back. I said this was bad business practice and that I would be returning all unwanted items and to not bother shipping in the first place. Interestingly this transaction took place on June 22 and the items weren't shipped until July 1. (grrrr!)

Long story short, all the items arrived in yesterday's mail and the one item I did want wasn't the right size. When I contacted the seller to see about getting my 100% refund and instructions to ship their items back, they gave me a runaround. First they offered a 20% refund and I could keep the goods. Then a 45% refund, then a 70% refund, and still no instructions about returning the items.

At this point, I contacted PayPal and lodged a complaint, explaining all I had done to try and return the unwanted items for a refund. It is now in their hands. 

Last time I had to file a dispute  via PayPal I got my refund within 24 hours. Hopefully this time will be the same.

I need to learn the lesson NOT to order any more stuff online except from well-known sellers.