Originally Posted by azwendyg
Originally Posted by koko
Originally Posted by Alisapao730
Maybe we should know who our SP's are. That way we would be accountable to each other. Instead of Secret Pal we could be QS's, Quilting Sister's. and instead of giving/receiving the same things (FQ's, magazines, pins, needles, chocolate,etc., we could swap a handmade item and not expect it until the end of the month. Just before sending the gift, we wold contact each other to make sure we were both ready to send. There just seems to be too many complaints that people are not sending and receiving.It also helps to e ready with a gift before you commit to send one.
I think we should give this a try in January if we do it then. Seems like it would encourage more accountability. And I don't mind knowing who my QS is in advance. I've seen some of the other exchanges on this board and they put the people's names right on the list for all to see!! Not Secret Santa however...we have to wait til Dec. 12th for that one :twisted:
That's an interesting idea for sure; I'd be interested!
At last count on the activity posting it looks like there are still over 40 people waiting on November packages from their secret pals. This is only my 2nd swap, and, although it is great fun preparing and sending my package off to my secret pal, it is a little disheartening to still be waiting, and wondering if my pal forgot about me...and knowing that 40-some other people are in the same boat. No wonder Suzanne gets a bit frustrated with administering these~ she's an angel to even consider continuing!
I received my Nov SP gift last week due to some unusual circumstances but I do see that there are many more who have received nothing. It was my first time trying this but for those who have not received something it is disheartening. I agree Suzanne should be nominated for sainthood for taking this project on and trying to keep track of everyone and their SPals. I also wonder if there is any way to not allow people to sign up for one month after they do not follow through once.