February Secret Pal Swap Closed January 31st 4pm
02-06-2013, 12:10 PM
#341
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Castle Rock, Washington State
Posts: 1,961
Originally Posted by jaba
LindaR you would have maybe gotten by cheaper had the items fit into a flat rate box. The medium one holds alot of stuff (this is the size I always use) and mails for $12.35 with the included tracking. The boxes are free at the post office.
02-06-2013, 12:44 PM
#343
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ramona, California
Posts: 2,999
Originally Posted by reeskylr
Ooo, yeah, LindaR. I agree with Jaba. Ouch on $39.00, I couldn't afford that. The medium Flat Rate box rocks for cramming stuff in there. lol. They have the long skinny one and the regular box now.
02-06-2013, 12:48 PM
#344
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Federal Way, Washington
Posts: 1,460
Here is my experience with re-gifting. For one of my first swaps, my sp said that she like purples and flowers and she wanted a mug rug. So, I got busy and chose some purple floral fabrics. I made a mug rug for her and used special machine stitches for quilting. I put a lot of thought into it. The very next month, I saw a photo that she had given it to her sp. My feeling were hurt because I followed all her likes and she still gave it away.
I do think that it's a very good thing to pass on/regift books, templates, needles, fabric, magazines, etc. If I send you something that you can't use, by all means pass it on. But to give away something that was made especially for you, as per your likes is hurtful and maybe even rude. I was taught to appreciate what someone has done for you. That's just my opinion based on personal experience.
I do think that it's a very good thing to pass on/regift books, templates, needles, fabric, magazines, etc. If I send you something that you can't use, by all means pass it on. But to give away something that was made especially for you, as per your likes is hurtful and maybe even rude. I was taught to appreciate what someone has done for you. That's just my opinion based on personal experience.
02-06-2013, 03:17 PM
#346
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Clifton Park, NY
Posts: 591
Originally Posted by letsquilt
My secret pal box went out today and she should get it Wednesday!!!!!!!
My dear Husband has been so sweet to mail my packages,his office is about a block from the post office.
My dear Husband has been so sweet to mail my packages,his office is about a block from the post office.
letsquilt's package did arrive on Wednesday...........................
Guess What???????????????????
It was me who received it..............................Lucky me................
Wish I could post a picture but the camera is on the blink............
I received fabric......lots of fabric............the cutest frog fabric with the perfect fabric to go with it............along with blue fabrics.......teal fabric............and rose fabrics.............like I said lots of fabric..........
I also received buttons and thread to match.........................
Then letsquilt also sent two different yo yo makers............which I've never used so that will be a fun experience.......
What a wonder package............Thanks Letsquilt
02-06-2013, 03:29 PM
#347
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yorkville, IL
Posts: 7,639
Greenini, am I your secret pal? I think you are the first one I have seen that is a real possibility!
Please feel free to regift whatever I send. I am not sure anything I would make would be regifted since I am not very good at making the adorable small things people on here make to send. I try but most end up in the trashcan in my own garage! As far as I am personally concerned this is all fun, fun, fun and I can't wait to see what we will all be receiving.
Please feel free to regift whatever I send. I am not sure anything I would make would be regifted since I am not very good at making the adorable small things people on here make to send. I try but most end up in the trashcan in my own garage! As far as I am personally concerned this is all fun, fun, fun and I can't wait to see what we will all be receiving.
02-06-2013, 04:04 PM
#348
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gilroy, CA
Posts: 574
Awwwww that would have made me feel horrible as well. The mug rug you sent me is sooooooo incredibly me and everyone who comes to my desk asks about it. Thank you again so much for putting such thoughtfulness in to your gifting. 
Originally Posted by gzuslivz
Here is my experience with re-gifting. For one of my first swaps, my sp said that she like purples and flowers and she wanted a mug rug. So, I got busy and chose some purple floral fabrics. I made a mug rug for her and used special machine stitches for quilting. I put a lot of thought into it. The very next month, I saw a photo that she had given it to her sp. My feeling were hurt because I followed all her likes and she still gave it away.
I do think that it's a very good thing to pass on/regift books, templates, needles, fabric, magazines, etc. If I send you something that you can't use, by all means pass it on. But to give away something that was made especially for you, as per your likes is hurtful and maybe even rude. I was taught to appreciate what someone has done for you. That's just my opinion based on personal experience.
I do think that it's a very good thing to pass on/regift books, templates, needles, fabric, magazines, etc. If I send you something that you can't use, by all means pass it on. But to give away something that was made especially for you, as per your likes is hurtful and maybe even rude. I was taught to appreciate what someone has done for you. That's just my opinion based on personal experience.
02-06-2013, 04:19 PM
#349
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SWFL
Posts: 2,236
Originally Posted by gzuslivz
Here is my experience with re-gifting. For one of my first swaps, my sp said that she like purples and flowers and she wanted a mug rug. So, I got busy and chose some purple floral fabrics. I made a mug rug for her and used special machine stitches for quilting. I put a lot of thought into it. The very next month, I saw a photo that she had given it to her sp. My feeling were hurt because I followed all her likes and she still gave it away.
I do think that it's a very good thing to pass on/regift books, templates, needles, fabric, magazines, etc. If I send you something that you can't use, by all means pass it on. But to give away something that was made especially for you, as per your likes is hurtful and maybe even rude. I was taught to appreciate what someone has done for you. That's just my opinion based on personal experience.
I do think that it's a very good thing to pass on/regift books, templates, needles, fabric, magazines, etc. If I send you something that you can't use, by all means pass it on. But to give away something that was made especially for you, as per your likes is hurtful and maybe even rude. I was taught to appreciate what someone has done for you. That's just my opinion based on personal experience.
02-06-2013, 04:25 PM
#350
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
Just a quick and brief update.
I have not yet felt up to making something special for my SP, as
well as I have not tore open the envelope to repack and add the
stuff I left out.
This will get done I HOPE by this weekend.
Broke down and went to the Dr today because I was not feeling
any better. The results are:
No flu, and no Strep throat. What I do have is a bad case of the
"bug" that is going around plus a double dose of ear infection, and
mild sinus infection.
I honestly can't remember (outside of having surgeries) when I
was so wiped out of energy.
Hope to be back to a semi-normal (? if that is even possible for me)
functional state soon.
I have not yet felt up to making something special for my SP, as
well as I have not tore open the envelope to repack and add the
stuff I left out.
This will get done I HOPE by this weekend.
Broke down and went to the Dr today because I was not feeling
any better. The results are:
No flu, and no Strep throat. What I do have is a bad case of the
"bug" that is going around plus a double dose of ear infection, and
mild sinus infection.
I honestly can't remember (outside of having surgeries) when I
was so wiped out of energy.
Hope to be back to a semi-normal (? if that is even possible for me)
functional state soon.
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