August Secret Pal Swap CLOSED
#212
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MO (the Show Me state)
Posts: 2,947
Originally Posted by Normabeth
Hi Lori
I am new to quilting and do not understand what is being swapped?
Please PM me.
Thanks
NormaBeth
I am new to quilting and do not understand what is being swapped?
Please PM me.
Thanks
NormaBeth
the term "squishy" is used to describe packages that are mailed in envelopes and the term "firmy" is used to describe packages that are sent in boxes. there are many things you can include in your swap package such as machine sewing needles, hand needles, thread, quilt pins, rotary blades, seam rippers, snip scissors, fat quarters, books, recipes, quilt magazines, quilt patterns, craft patterns, packages of tea or coffee, notepads, post-it notes, puzzle books (crossword, suduko, etc), hand lotions, thimbles, etc. there are so many things you can include. to help mazimize the $10.00 spending limit many swappers use joann coupons, shop clearance isles at their favorite stores, shop dollar stores, hobby lobby, walmart, tuesday morning, clearance bins at local quilt shops, yard sales, estate sales, resale or secondhand stores, ebay or online purchases, anywhere you can find bargains. many swappers include candy or some sweet goodies in their packages. once you get your secret pal's name you will be able to see what they like. while it may be a bit too hot to send chocolate now because it will melt, you can send other sweet items if your partner notes they like sweets.
about saving on postage costs (because it is extra outside of the $10 limit), i have found using the post offices regional A/B boxes to be much cheaper than using their flat rate boxes. i have sent the regional boxes stuffed full of stuff for under $6.00. using the legal sized flat rate envelopes versus the regular ones can allow you to pack more stuff for the same $4.95 flat rate cost. just box the bottom of the legal flat rate envelope and use plenty of tape and you can get a lot in one of those. if you continue in this very fun swap, when you are out shopping looking for bargains to purchase for the next swap will become second nature. just start a collection box to hold your items and when you get your next month's sp swap, you may just have to add an item or two to personalize it for that partner.
this is a very fun swap. don't fret too much about being perfect in what you swap. giving a little thought, you can create a wonderful swap package that your partner will love. i am one who does not have a stash to pull from (and i refuse to collect one (in recovery :-)), i have to buy the items i swap so i am always looking for bargains and they are out their. it just takes a bit of snooping to find them.
mary
#213
lori are you done with pairing names if so i did not get mine yet and if not then nevermind.
i like that i was typing this message and as i got done i got a pm and guess what it is its my sp thanks lori for all the hard work you do for us.
i like that i was typing this message and as i got done i got a pm and guess what it is its my sp thanks lori for all the hard work you do for us.
#215
OK now I am all done. If you did not get your name then please send me a pm to let me know! Thanks for being understanding with me taking so long. I lost my internet connection there for a while and also had Dr appt.
#219
Originally Posted by mimom
I got both my sp's one is east and one is west, they gave very good descriptions in their likes and I am going to make something special for both of them. Cant wait to get started, but I have to do some houseworks first.
ok, so 30 more min in the pool then house work, I can plot my designs while sunning myself, yeh that sounds justified :)
ok, so 30 more min in the pool then house work, I can plot my designs while sunning myself, yeh that sounds justified :)
#220
I got my SP and all I can say is WOW...Lori, your fantastic..You have a gift :-) ..My SP likes just about everything I do and what I made has her favorite colors in it..I am finished with making it and since I got it done early..I may have time to make something else for her :thumbup:
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