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July Secret Swap Closes June 31st 4:00 pm CST
Description:
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 every month, and the person you send to will be different than the person you receive from. 1) You Need To Send The Hostess A Private Message When You Mail Your Package To Your Secret Pal. 2) Once You Get Your Package From Your Secret Pal, You Need To Send A Private Message To The Person Who Sent The Package To You Thanking Them And To Acknowledge That You Did Receive It. 3) After You Have Thanked Your Secret Pal, You Will Need To Send Me A Message Telling Me That You Have received Your Package So That I Can Keep Accurate Records. Failure To Send These Three Messages Is Reason Enough To Be Banned From The Next Month's Swap. Packages need to be mailed out by July 15th, this is a Firm deadline (Not a suggestion). If you know that you can not mail by that date, Please Do Not Sign Up.You can send your package as early as you'd like! If you are sending an international package it will need to be mailed by the 10th of July. Due to mail processing, our mail <nobr>dates</nobr> for international mailing has to be as early as possible! No later than the 10th of July. It can take many weeks to reach your SP so any delays in mailing can delay the <nobr>start</nobr> of the next month’s sign-up sheet being posted. For international mailing it is very important that you mark your parcel as a 'Gift'. Usually on the Customs Declaration there's a box you can check. Also, the value should be $10 only (even if you send diamond necklace, lol). I know that each and every time the wonderful generous gifts are far in excess of this amount, but if the true value is listed (and it's over the allowed 'Gift' amount) The person receiving the package is liable for Import Duty, <nobr>Tax</nobr> and a Handling fee. This can cost the person receiving as much as $40 As an aside, <nobr>padded envelopes</nobr> are much cheaper to send compared to small boxes. I'm not sure if that's true for every carrier or not. Our International board members are welcome to join the swap. You must have a phone # or email to sign up Screen Name: Real Name: Address: Apartment number/lot number: City, State, Zip: Favorite Color(s): Least favorite color(s): The fabric color I am looking for is: Your favorite notion/fabric line: Least favorite notion/fabric line: Brand of sewing machine: Do you have an embroidery machine? Do you hand embroider? How long have you been sewing/quilting? What are you currently working on? Would you like to receive gently used items (templates, patterns, books having to do with quilting, orphan blocks, magazines)? Besides quilting, what do you like to do? What types of books do you like to read? Do you have Allergies (Smoke/Pets/Fragrance)? Do you have Allergens (Smoke/Pets)? If you have a pet what kind? I do/do not celebrate (Holidays): I like to collect: The One thing I want the most is: I would not like to receive: Favorite candy/cookies/snack: Least favorite candy, etc. Favorite beverage: Do you have a Keurig Coffee Machine, if so what flavors do you like? Tell a little about yourself &/or your quilting: Can you mail international? email address: phone number: There is a 10 dollar budget for this swap. Items from your stash or homemade items are not included in the $10 limit. Postage isn't included in the ten dollars. The most important thing to remember with the budget is to have fun, but please do not spend more than $10. Sign ups will <nobr style="color: rgb(54, 47, 45);">close</nobr> the 31th of June, and names will be paired on the 1st of July and sent out no later than the 2nd of July (I will try to have all names out on the 1st.) 2. If your pal does not receive her/his package within a reasonable time (7 days max from mailing deadline for within the same country. Then I will need tracking information, 15 days for between countries. There are exceptions, but I must be notified of any delays in sending on your end). Failure to comply may result in the following: Being banned for the next month This is why it is imperative that you keep the hostess informed on any mailing issues. Along with negative feedback, you will not be allowed to participate in <nobr>future</nobr> secret pal swaps. It is also possible that other coordinators will not allow you to participate in their swaps. It's all about fun, so please have fun with it. |
Sent Lori a PM. I'm in.
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I also sent Lori a PM. Look forward to this swap. BrendaK
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Sent my info in!
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I am in again this month, I will send Lori info in a few minutes.
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I too will be in this month but I sure hope its more than 5 of us.
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Information sent to Lori.
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Will not participate this month. Thanks
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Sending you a PM now. Thanks for hosting again!
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Sending my info...Good to be back :)
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wbfrog sorry to hear you won't be joining this month hope all is well.
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I've never done this before.....but I think it's time I start :)
Sending my PM now. |
It's fun, Red. You get to shop for someone else��
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Welcome Redstilettos, I think you will enjoy this swap, just as Faintly Artistic said it is fun especially when you get to shop for a secret partner.
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I'm in again too ladies!
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We welcome all new players. Almost as much fun as shopping for ourselves. BrendaK
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I see a few familiar names here....so I know the group is a fun-loving one. Oh DARN I "have" to go shopping. Mercy! LOL
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Red...the limit is $10...no $78 trips for 3 FQ's.:o
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Ya'll are funny :D It's so much more fun when everyone chats
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Originally Posted by Faintly Artistic
(Post 7852951)
Red...the limit is $10...no $78 trips for 3 FQ's.:o
I promise to keep it to $10, just so everyone get the same level of stuff. Oh....I have plans.....hehehe |
Thought this was a PUBLIC forum;)
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I haven't done this for a while! I'm it, will be PMing Lori soon!
OK, I'm at work, and can't do PM's LOL ... Lori - will do it tonight! |
Faintly: Yes, but we sisters need to stick together! LOL
Okay, for those of you who have exchanged in the past: What was your favorite item received? What about the one that made you laugh the hardest? |
Only done this once so far...but I like getting fabric or specialty threads.
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I'm in again. Will send my info in a bit.
My favourite thing was 1-1/2 yards of jewel-tone cat fabric that I still haven't used because I don't want to cut it up. But I visit it often and pet it. |
So....we are headed north for a vacation the week of the 4th. Is it wrong of me to be plotting our route where quilting stores just happen to be?? LOL
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WBFROG dropped out, so maybe you need another frog on here!
~Crispy_Frog~ |
Welcome, Crispy Frog. We'd love to have you.
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Going to Sisters Quilt show in Oregon next week, so secret pal hope I can find something on your wish list.
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Yay! My friend Crispy is here!!!
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Have not got all names out yet but it is after 1am here, so I will finish this tomorrow or I guess I should say later today!!
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I have all the names given out now. If you did not get yours yet send me a message and I will resend your info.
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Lori got my SP name, online shopping for most wanted items.
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My SP's likes are right up my alley...this should be easy!
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Originally Posted by Crispy_Frog
(Post 7854700)
WBFROG dropped out, so maybe you need another frog on here!
~Crispy_Frog~ |
Oh boo-hoo �� sent Lori my info on the 25th but did not get a name! Sent Lori a PM
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Everyone is covered now. Happy 4th of July everyone!!
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Lori,
Your a trooper, thank you for doing this each month! BTW, I got my SS name and she lives.....East of me�������� I don't know if I said this on my info sheet, but I'd love to have a pattern from the RXR if mt SS is near a shop. Thanks! |
My package just went in the mail today. It states it will be there this Friday, which surprises me. We will see. My SP lives in a town that is packed with things to do. Her state is hot!
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Received my sp info. She lives east of me, Collects something that shouldn't be too hard to find around here, Makes something I think is really cool But haven't worked up the nerve to try :)
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