April 2023 Secret Pal Swap - Signups close midnight March 31
03-28-2023, 02:42 PM
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April 2023 Secret Pal Swap - Signups close midnight March 31
April 2023 Secret Pal Swap - Signups close midnight March 31
Please send sign ups this month to Annaquilts. Kathy asked me to help out for one more month, April, 2023 Secret Pal Swap. It has been fun doing the swap again and helping out Kathy. Thank you all for making it happen. I know you will all help Kathy in May. For now lets do the April Secret Pal Swap and have fun!
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 each month, and the person you send to will may be different than the person you receive from. Failure to send your package after signing up will be cause to be banned from all future swaps. Please do not sign up if you cannot fulfill your obligation. Have fun and be creative!
After receiving your Secret Pal’s details, go to work and put together a package with something you think your pal would like. There is a $15.00 limit on this swap that does not include what you have in your stash. (This does not include shipping) Most swappers do not mind like-new stash items. Please send items you would like to receive. Do not send smelly, holey, thin, or stained fabric or obviously used items that should be put in the trash. You will need to send me (Annaquilts) a PM when mailing and receiving. This way I can keep my records straight. Also send a PM to your SP thanking them. This is an important part of participating. It lets your secret pal know you got their package.
Please take pictures and post in group as everyone likes to see what you get.
Packages need to be mailed out by April 20, 2023, this is a Firm deadline. All International mailings must be mailed by March 10th Firm. If you know that you cannot mail by that date, Please Do Not sign up.
For international mailing it is very important that you mark your parcel as a 'Gift' on the Customs Declaration (there's a box you can check). Also, the value should be $10 only (even if you send diamond necklace). The person receiving the package is liable for Import Duty, Tax and a Handling fee. This can cost the person receiving as much as $40.
Padded envelopes are much cheaper to send compared to small boxes. These can be ordered free of charge from the USPS website.
You must have a phone # or email to sign up
Please fill out the questionnaire below and Private Message me your info by midnight March 31 st to join the swap.
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Birthday (month and date)
Do you have Allergies/Allergens?
Favorite Color(s):
Least favorite color(s):
The fabric type/color I am looking for?
Brand of sewing machine?
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
Would you like to receive gently used items pertaining to quilting/sewing?
Socks/Slippers/T-Shirts and what sizes?
Body washes/Lotions/Organic bar soap?
Magazine or patterns?
Quilting Notions?
Besides quilting what do you like to do?
Do you like to read and if so what type?
Would you like to receive candy/cookies/snacks/drinks?
Do you have pets, if so what kind?
Do you collect anything, if so what?
What do you want the most and what don’t you want?
Tell your SP something about yourself to make it easier for them to purchase for you.(Please fill this section out, it helps your SP buy for you.)
Can you mail international?
Email address:
Phone number:
Sign Ups will close March 31 at midnight PST and names will be sent out no later than April 2nd .
If your pal does not receive her/his package within a reasonable time I will need tracking information. If there is an exception on the mailing, you will need to inform me ASAP. No one enjoys not getting a package after they have sent one.
Have fun and be creative!
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Please send sign ups this month to Annaquilts. Kathy asked me to help out for one more month, April, 2023 Secret Pal Swap. It has been fun doing the swap again and helping out Kathy. Thank you all for making it happen. I know you will all help Kathy in May. For now lets do the April Secret Pal Swap and have fun!
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 each month, and the person you send to will may be different than the person you receive from. Failure to send your package after signing up will be cause to be banned from all future swaps. Please do not sign up if you cannot fulfill your obligation. Have fun and be creative!
After receiving your Secret Pal’s details, go to work and put together a package with something you think your pal would like. There is a $15.00 limit on this swap that does not include what you have in your stash. (This does not include shipping) Most swappers do not mind like-new stash items. Please send items you would like to receive. Do not send smelly, holey, thin, or stained fabric or obviously used items that should be put in the trash. You will need to send me (Annaquilts) a PM when mailing and receiving. This way I can keep my records straight. Also send a PM to your SP thanking them. This is an important part of participating. It lets your secret pal know you got their package.
Please take pictures and post in group as everyone likes to see what you get.
Packages need to be mailed out by April 20, 2023, this is a Firm deadline. All International mailings must be mailed by March 10th Firm. If you know that you cannot mail by that date, Please Do Not sign up.
For international mailing it is very important that you mark your parcel as a 'Gift' on the Customs Declaration (there's a box you can check). Also, the value should be $10 only (even if you send diamond necklace). The person receiving the package is liable for Import Duty, Tax and a Handling fee. This can cost the person receiving as much as $40.
Padded envelopes are much cheaper to send compared to small boxes. These can be ordered free of charge from the USPS website.
You must have a phone # or email to sign up
Please fill out the questionnaire below and Private Message me your info by midnight March 31 st to join the swap.
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Birthday (month and date)
Do you have Allergies/Allergens?
Favorite Color(s):
Least favorite color(s):
The fabric type/color I am looking for?
Brand of sewing machine?
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
Would you like to receive gently used items pertaining to quilting/sewing?
Socks/Slippers/T-Shirts and what sizes?
Body washes/Lotions/Organic bar soap?
Magazine or patterns?
Quilting Notions?
Besides quilting what do you like to do?
Do you like to read and if so what type?
Would you like to receive candy/cookies/snacks/drinks?
Do you have pets, if so what kind?
Do you collect anything, if so what?
What do you want the most and what don’t you want?
Tell your SP something about yourself to make it easier for them to purchase for you.(Please fill this section out, it helps your SP buy for you.)
Can you mail international?
Email address:
Phone number:
Sign Ups will close March 31 at midnight PST and names will be sent out no later than April 2nd .
If your pal does not receive her/his package within a reasonable time I will need tracking information. If there is an exception on the mailing, you will need to inform me ASAP. No one enjoys not getting a package after they have sent one.
Have fun and be creative!
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03-29-2023, 05:33 PM
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Goatmom signed up and then late afternoon a slew of people signed up for April. This promises to be a fun month again. Remember this month the sign up date is March 31, not the first of next month. Just a couple more days. This is such a fun positive swap. If you think of joining for April come and sign up.
03-31-2023, 08:07 PM
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Thank you! There are still a couple of hours to sign up since I am west coast. Tonight the group is closing at midnight. Please sign up now if you want to participate. Unfortunately I will not be able to accommodate people that sign up after that.
04-13-2023, 01:00 PM
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I received my secret pal package from revpam and got really spoiled again. She send the kindest note, a vintage cloth doll, Pineapple Quilt Pattern and paper, hand made Patriotic stickers, two adorable small quilt kits and lots of more mute fabrics including a very large piece of beautiful home spun style. Lots of fun for a person into that kind of thing. Thank you Pam for your most generous gifts. It is perfect for me and I love everything.
