January Secret Pal Swap - Sign-ups close December 30 at 8 PM Come join the 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. 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 and leave feedback.

Please take pictures and post in group as everyone likes to see what you get.

Packages need to be mailed out by January 18th, this is a Firm deadline. All International mailings must be mailed by January 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 November 30 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 December 30 at 8:00 PM PST and names will be sent out no later than January 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!

I have been having fun with these, thank you! info is sent.

Count me in again! Sending info now.

My information will be arriving shortly. BrendaK

Hi Kathy,

I'm in too... will resend information shortly.

Hope you are feeling a little like celebrating the holiday season.

Hugs

Caroline

I missed December but I am joining again in January. I already started shopping.

Kathy did you get my info? if not I will resend. BrendaK

I'm in for January! I've missed out in the fun for months! Now I'm back in the game.

Hav4boys-let me know if you got my list. Thanks!

I'm a bit confused. Above the questionnaire it says sign ups close Nov 30 but at the bottom it says Dec 30. It's Dec 23 today, am I too late to sign up?

No Hoppyfrog. It's a typo. Sign ups are closed on Dec 30th.

Thanks, I took a chance and sent in the questionnaire.

I got you in hoppyfrog.

I’m in.... have4boys I sent you my info. Let the fun begin!!!

Hav I sent my info in.

Got you all. I was hoping the site came back up before I had to do pairings. I have three I got emails for but the messages were gone. I will send messages to those three.

My surgery has been scheduled for January 7. I will be in the hospital for 3-4 days and then home for 3 months.

Have fun this month. I will do my best to keep up but if you do not hear from me, know I will be back.

Kathy

What the heck is going on with the QB? All my postings and threads I subscribe to are gone, as is the posting on this swap! I sent my info to Hav4boys again, I hope it shows up!

I got it the second time. It is really weird.

Did you get mine Hav4boys?

The board is really weird. I finaly got in again today and have my secret pal info printed out. I got this. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Have4boys, you are in my thoughts. Best wishes.

Okay, I have everyone's secret pals out and I will be missing for a bit. Please send your gifts on time so your pals get them in the month of January.

My surgery is tomorrow and since I do not know when I will be home and functioning, I may not be accessible. Thank you all for making this a great swap.

Kathy

Praying for a positive outcome to your surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery!

We’ll be thinking of you Hav!

My secret pals package will go in the mail tomorrow.

My secret pal package was put in the mail today. It isn't very creative but it might be satisfying. Oh, and...I was happy to get it into the mail and forgot to enclose the card. That will go separately. My screen name is on the outside of the package as an afterthought at the post office.

Prayers for a succesful surgery and healing.

I mailed my package today-it is going fairly far away and to the west of me. It is very cold and windy here; I wish I could travel with my package!

I got my secret pal's special item in. Now to put the package together and send it out. Maybe tomorrow.

My secret pals package is on its way.

I just put mine in the mail this morning! It's going someplace !!

I said it was going someplace cold

Sending mine out tomorrow. It has a long way to go.

Update
 

My surgery happened on Tuesday. Apparently I have more than the average veins in my neck and required a transfusion. I the process of removing bone growth from my spine, the dura over the spinal chord was punctured and repaired. My bed has been at 30 degrees or more to help it heal. The drainage was tested yesterday and it was determined I still have a leak and will be having surgery again today. I am bummed but know it needs repaired as a case a meningitis would not be good.

Just wanted to keep posted.

Kathy

Wow! Just keep healing and we'll all be here when you get back. Here's hoping once the surgeries and healing are done, you will be dancing in the streets. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Sending happy thoughts for a quick recovery and that everything goes smoothly with the second surgery.

I sort of cheated.... My secret pal's package will be arriving at their home tomorrow because Amazon has one day delivery for Prime where she lives. Man I miss living in a place that had one day delivery for Prime.... Rural South Dakota you have to wait a week no matter what!

will be sending healing thoughts your way!

Love and prayers coming to you. Hope you are feeling better soon. We all will be waiting for you.

Hugs,
BrendaK

Today I received a fat package stuffed full of all sorts of goodies from Gaijin! I will post photos tomorrow when I have better light.
It's like Christmas all over again!

Here is the lovely pile of goodies I received from Gaijin this month! Yeah! I figured out how to add attachments in the new system!!). Click on the thumbnails to get a full screen image.

MizMelly thank you for the lovely package. The fabrics are very lovely and cheerful. As soon as I get a picture I will post it. Thank you so much. I love the fabric heart.