August Secret Pal Swap closes July 31st 4:00 pm
07-22-2017, 12:45 PM
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 2,858
August Secret Pal Swap closes July 31st 4:00 pm
Description:
This is a monthly secret pal swap. There is a sign up every month, and you can choose whether or not to participate each month. You will get a different partner every month, and the person you send to will be different than the person you receive from.
1) You Need To Send The Hostess A Private Message When You Mail Your Package To Your Secret Pal.
2) Once You Get Your Package From Your Secret Pal, You Need To Send A Private Message To The Person Who Sent The Package To You Thanking Them And To Acknowledge That You Did Receive It.
3) After You Have Thanked Your Secret Pal, You Will Need To Send Me A Message Telling Me That You Have received Your Package So That I Can Keep Accurate Records.
Failure To Send These Three Messages Is Reason Enough To Be Banned From The Next Month's Swap.
Packages need to be mailed out by August 15th, this is a Firm deadline (Not a suggestion). If you know that you can not mail by that date, Please Do Not Sign Up.You can send your package as early as you'd like!
If you are sending an international package it will need to be mailed by the 10th of August. Due to mail processing, our mail <nobr>dates</nobr> for international mailing has to be as early as possible! No later than the 10th of August. It can take many weeks to reach your SP so any delays in mailing can delay the <nobr>start</nobr> of the next month’s sign-up sheet being posted.
For international mailing it is very important that you mark your parcel as a 'Gift'. Usually on the Customs Declaration there's a box you can check.
Also, the value should be $10 only (even if you send diamond necklace, lol). I know that each and every time the wonderful generous gifts are far in excess of this amount, but if the true value is listed (and it's over the allowed 'Gift' amount) The person receiving the package is liable for Import Duty, <nobr>Tax</nobr> and a Handling fee. This can cost the person receiving as much as $40
As an aside, <nobr>padded envelopes</nobr> are much cheaper to send compared to small boxes. I'm not sure if that's true for every carrier or not.
Our International board members are welcome to join the swap.
You must have a phone # or email to sign up
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
Apartment number/lot number:
City, State, Zip:
Favorite Color(s):
Least favorite color(s):
The fabric color I am looking for is:
Your favorite notion/fabric line:
Least favorite notion/fabric line:
Brand of sewing machine:
Do you have an embroidery machine?
Do you hand embroider?
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
What are you currently working on?
Would you like to receive gently used items (templates, patterns, books having to do with quilting, orphan blocks, magazines)?
Besides quilting, what do you like to do?
What types of books do you like to read?
Do you have Allergies (Smoke/Pets/Fragrance)?
Do you have Allergens (Smoke/Pets)?
If you have a pet what kind?
I do/do not celebrate (Holidays):
I like to collect:
The One thing I want the most is:
I would not like to receive:
Favorite candy/cookies/snack:
Least favorite candy, etc.
Favorite beverage:
Do you have a Keurig Coffee Machine, if so what flavors do you like?
Tell a little about yourself &/or your quilting:
Can you mail international?
email address:
phone number:
There is a 10 dollar budget for this swap. Items from your stash or homemade items are not included in the $10 limit. Postage isn't included in the ten dollars. The most important thing to remember with the budget is to have fun, but please do not spend more than $10.
Sign ups will <nobr style="color: rgb(54, 47, 45);">close</nobr> the 31th of July, and names will be paired on the 1st of August and sent out no later than the 2nd of August (I will try to have all names out on the 1st.)
2. If your pal does not receive her/his package within a reasonable time (7 days max from mailing deadline for within the same country. Then I will need tracking information, 15 days for between countries. There are exceptions, but I must be notified of any delays in sending on your end). Failure to comply may result in the following: Being banned for the next month
This is why it is imperative that you keep the hostess informed on any mailing issues. Along with negative feedback, you will not be allowed to participate in <nobr>future</nobr> secret pal swaps. It is also possible that other coordinators will not allow you to participate in their swaps.
It's all about fun, so please have fun with it.
This is a monthly secret pal swap. There is a sign up every month, and you can choose whether or not to participate each month. You will get a different partner every month, and the person you send to will be different than the person you receive from.
1) You Need To Send The Hostess A Private Message When You Mail Your Package To Your Secret Pal.
2) Once You Get Your Package From Your Secret Pal, You Need To Send A Private Message To The Person Who Sent The Package To You Thanking Them And To Acknowledge That You Did Receive It.
3) After You Have Thanked Your Secret Pal, You Will Need To Send Me A Message Telling Me That You Have received Your Package So That I Can Keep Accurate Records.
Failure To Send These Three Messages Is Reason Enough To Be Banned From The Next Month's Swap.
Packages need to be mailed out by August 15th, this is a Firm deadline (Not a suggestion). If you know that you can not mail by that date, Please Do Not Sign Up.You can send your package as early as you'd like!
If you are sending an international package it will need to be mailed by the 10th of August. Due to mail processing, our mail <nobr>dates</nobr> for international mailing has to be as early as possible! No later than the 10th of August. It can take many weeks to reach your SP so any delays in mailing can delay the <nobr>start</nobr> of the next month’s sign-up sheet being posted.
For international mailing it is very important that you mark your parcel as a 'Gift'. Usually on the Customs Declaration there's a box you can check.
Also, the value should be $10 only (even if you send diamond necklace, lol). I know that each and every time the wonderful generous gifts are far in excess of this amount, but if the true value is listed (and it's over the allowed 'Gift' amount) The person receiving the package is liable for Import Duty, <nobr>Tax</nobr> and a Handling fee. This can cost the person receiving as much as $40
As an aside, <nobr>padded envelopes</nobr> are much cheaper to send compared to small boxes. I'm not sure if that's true for every carrier or not.
Our International board members are welcome to join the swap.
You must have a phone # or email to sign up
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
Apartment number/lot number:
City, State, Zip:
Favorite Color(s):
Least favorite color(s):
The fabric color I am looking for is:
Your favorite notion/fabric line:
Least favorite notion/fabric line:
Brand of sewing machine:
Do you have an embroidery machine?
Do you hand embroider?
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
What are you currently working on?
Would you like to receive gently used items (templates, patterns, books having to do with quilting, orphan blocks, magazines)?
Besides quilting, what do you like to do?
What types of books do you like to read?
Do you have Allergies (Smoke/Pets/Fragrance)?
Do you have Allergens (Smoke/Pets)?
If you have a pet what kind?
I do/do not celebrate (Holidays):
I like to collect:
The One thing I want the most is:
I would not like to receive:
Favorite candy/cookies/snack:
Least favorite candy, etc.
Favorite beverage:
Do you have a Keurig Coffee Machine, if so what flavors do you like?
Tell a little about yourself &/or your quilting:
Can you mail international?
email address:
phone number:
There is a 10 dollar budget for this swap. Items from your stash or homemade items are not included in the $10 limit. Postage isn't included in the ten dollars. The most important thing to remember with the budget is to have fun, but please do not spend more than $10.
Sign ups will <nobr style="color: rgb(54, 47, 45);">close</nobr> the 31th of July, and names will be paired on the 1st of August and sent out no later than the 2nd of August (I will try to have all names out on the 1st.)
2. If your pal does not receive her/his package within a reasonable time (7 days max from mailing deadline for within the same country. Then I will need tracking information, 15 days for between countries. There are exceptions, but I must be notified of any delays in sending on your end). Failure to comply may result in the following: Being banned for the next month
This is why it is imperative that you keep the hostess informed on any mailing issues. Along with negative feedback, you will not be allowed to participate in <nobr>future</nobr> secret pal swaps. It is also possible that other coordinators will not allow you to participate in their swaps.
It's all about fun, so please have fun with it.
07-22-2017, 06:53 PM
#5
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 286
I would love to join this swap. Here is my info.
Screen Name: kwyltaholic
Real Name: linda flannery
Color(s): blue
Least favorite color(s): orange
fabric I am looking for is: batik
favorite notion/fabric line: wooden spool adapter
Least favorite notion/fabric line:
sewing machine: Brother - viking
embroidery machine? Yes
hand embroider? No
long have you been sewing/quilting? Sewing50yrs/quilting25yrs
What are you currently working on? Lap quilts & wallhanging
Would you like to receive gently used items?Yes
Besides quilting, what do you like to do? Fishing
books do you like to read? Quilting magazines
Allergies (Smoke/Pets/Fragrance)? No
Allergens (Smoke/Pets)? Pets
What kind of pet? 2 chihuahuas
celebrate (Holidays): Do
I like to collect: batikfabrics
I want the most is: n/a
I would not like to receive: n/a
Favorite candy: snickers
Least favorite candy, etc. n/a
Favorite beverage: water
Can you mail international? No
Screen Name: kwyltaholic
Real Name: linda flannery
Color(s): blue
Least favorite color(s): orange
fabric I am looking for is: batik
favorite notion/fabric line: wooden spool adapter
Least favorite notion/fabric line:
sewing machine: Brother - viking
embroidery machine? Yes
hand embroider? No
long have you been sewing/quilting? Sewing50yrs/quilting25yrs
What are you currently working on? Lap quilts & wallhanging
Would you like to receive gently used items?Yes
Besides quilting, what do you like to do? Fishing
books do you like to read? Quilting magazines
Allergies (Smoke/Pets/Fragrance)? No
Allergens (Smoke/Pets)? Pets
What kind of pet? 2 chihuahuas
celebrate (Holidays): Do
I like to collect: batikfabrics
I want the most is: n/a
I would not like to receive: n/a
Favorite candy: snickers
Least favorite candy, etc. n/a
Favorite beverage: water
Can you mail international? No
07-25-2017, 06:46 AM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 667
In again also.
and Belfrybat I didn't think you were late at all in sending your package. It got to where it needed to go before the month was up, No worries.
Ya know life happens, people, family members, get sick, funerals, etc. always something unexpected comes up. I know there's a firm date to mail our packages and we all try our best to get them out in a timely manner, but again we can't control everything, Especially when it arrives lol.
I figure when I sign up if I get a package at all,no matter when it arrives, I'm blessed.
Some one told me once,
Don't sweat the small stuff
Don't pet the sweaty stuff
and Belfrybat I didn't think you were late at all in sending your package. It got to where it needed to go before the month was up, No worries.
Ya know life happens, people, family members, get sick, funerals, etc. always something unexpected comes up. I know there's a firm date to mail our packages and we all try our best to get them out in a timely manner, but again we can't control everything, Especially when it arrives lol.
I figure when I sign up if I get a package at all,no matter when it arrives, I'm blessed.
Some one told me once,
Don't sweat the small stuff
Don't pet the sweaty stuff
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