February Secret Pal Swap - Signups close midnight Feb. 1
 

Thank you BrendaK for the reminder!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 o robviously used items that should be put in the trash. You will need to send me (hav4boys) 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 February 20, 2022, this is a Firm deadline. All International mailings must be mailed by February 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 February 1 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 February 1 at midnight PST and names will be sent out no later than February 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!

Hi Kathy,

I'm in... sending info now!

Hugs

Caroline

Kathy,
I just sent in my information.

Thanks!

Jennifer

I am in and looking forward to doing the February Secret Pal Swap. 😀 Thank you Kathy for being our host.

I hope I am picking the right items. My recipient enjoys making things for others.

Received a swap package from BrendaK!
 

Lots of goodies! Many fabrics, books, dog treats, candy, gloves, a notebook with pen, shower tablets, threads, a card holder, a pill holder, cutter blades, a light, and a pretty card.

Thank you so much!

I sent my package out last Thursday. My secret pal should have it early this week.

Thanks,
Jennifer
Goatmom

Received my package from goatmom!!
 

Goatmom sent me 2 Kakuro puzzle books (great for downtime!); 4 pieces of complexion fabric colors for applique; a Copy of "The Country Register" news paper; 4 recipes; a folding seam ripper (which will make my purse lining much happier); mini-scissors for thread cutting; and a package of Schmetz microtex needles!
I am so lucky that Goatmom had my name. I got so many useful things.
I wish I could figure out this photo thing.
THANK YOU, GOATMOM!

I just got mine out, my pal asked for some specific stuff, so I went on Amazon the day I got the name and Order-Order-Order LOL. Was waiting on one last item which was a hanger-onner, late-arriver. It's on its way and is a bit light on number of items but a bit heavy on requested items. I so enjoy getting things for this swap and seeing the photos of what others get too. Its way better to give than receive sometimes, although receiving ain't bad at all. Hugs all!!

RevPam,
So glad you liked everything.

Hugs,
Goatmom

Thanks!!!
 

Hi all, I’m writing from my hotel room at Disney :-) I got my package the day before I left, opened it and took photos so I could post, knowing it would be insane. Thank you so much to Gaijin, I’m so spoiled. I got a BeAnnie pattern, purple pins and fabric and doggie and kitty treats and a Stashtastic2 book! Wow. A bit overwhelmed, so generous. Thank you so very much. I really appreciate the thought and intention you gave to this. You are a treasure. And I’m just thrilled with the package. hi ho ho ho! Hugs Reba

I was Reba's recipient and she went way out. I received so many of my requested items, fabrics, patterns, motion sickness bands, hand crafted heart, cloth gift bag, rotary cutters and blade plus the sweetest, kindest note.

Most items are self explanatory but the motion sickness bands were highly recommended for use when traveling. I like the hand sew when we are rumbling down the road in our motor home but do get queasy in my stomach.

Thank you Reba! Nothing light about the package. So kind and generous of you.

Also my apologies for taking awhile to post. My sister in law was very ill and recently got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. My husband is getting ready to travel to Europe to say good bye to her.

I finally got my secret pal's package out. I was determent to make a hand made item for her but had sewn the back to the front so when I turned it, it would not come out. I had to contact Kathy to get a time extension from my recipient. After some lengthy un-sewing it came out really nice after all. I hope my secret pal likes all the items I send.

Received a massive package today from Rev. Pam. Here are the items: 2 Catherine Anderson Books, a make a doll kit, bag of Gummi Candy Peaches, Bag of Soft Caramels, Box of Pencils, Shopping List Note pad, Cross Stitch, 5 different yards of Purple and Gold fabric, Purple Fabric Bundle, Pattern, and last but not least a beautiful African Elephant Mask.

Thank you again Rev Pam.

BrendaK

From all the pictures and responses, it sounds like this months swap is a success again. I especially love all the pictures. If you can post pictures, please do.

Kathy has a lot going on and contacted me and asked me to do the March 2023 Secret Pal.

Everyone was so amazing, understanding and helpful when I did help do the Secret Pal Swap in the past that I feel confident to do it for March 2023. I know I can count on you all.

I went ahead and posted the new Secret Pal Thread here- https://www.quiltingboard.com/member...a-t320153.html

Please remember to PM the sign up information for March 2023 or questions to me, Annaquilts.

February Secret Pal Package
 

I got a wonderful box of beautiful pink fabrics, knitted socks, york peppermint patties, ginger snaps, bobbin saver, bitty buddy, purple thang, desk organizer, machine needles and a cute card from Kathy. I asked for pink fabrics to make bibs and burp clothes for my best friend's daughter. Kathy sent enough fabric that I'll be able to make the little one a quilt also.

Thanks again Kathy!

Hugs,
Jennifer
Goatmom

That all looks so nice Jennifer. If you are up to it, ease post the items you willake with all that fun pink.