May Secret Pal Signups: Closes April 30 at midnight 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. Please send items you would like to receive. Do not send smelly, holey, or stained fabric. 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 May 20th, this is a Firm deadline. All International mailings must be mailed by May 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 April 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 April 30 at midnight PST and names will be sent out no later than May 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 am in sending bio now.

I am difinitely in. I really enjoyed participating last month. Thank you for setting this up, Kathy.

I'd like to do it again. I enjoy this swap so much especially during this time. Sending info over!

I am in again- sent my suprises are so much fun! Hope everyone and their families are doing well in this time.

So glad to see everyone in. I love this swap and enjoy hosting it.

Count me in again please. I love getting those surprises!

Information sent. Stay safe everyone. BrendaK

Update
 

secret pals will go out today. A family member had an abdominal anueresym and the hospital will not let his wife in due to covid. Sorry for the delay.

All the names are out.

Secret Pal Clue:

My secret pal's zip code numbers add up to 23.

Not to let the cat out of the bag but........I bet it's me. Hope you all are staying safe. Busy making masks here. Wow are there a lot of different patterns. Just hope the ones I am making are working. Take care my quilting board family. Stay safe. BrendaK

It is not me! I am waiting on an item to come in for my recipient.

Could be me as well, BrendaK!

Could be me as well, BrendaK!

Well shoot, I thought I had it in the bag. (). Hopeing that what I ordered gets here before the 20th, if not I mail two packages.

What ever your zip stay safe everyone.

BrendaK

So excited! Placed my order for some items for my SP! It looks like with the extended processing times of the online shops my package for my SP will be going out closer to the deadline.

I'm waiting for something I ordered too. Hoping it gets here on time.

Secret Pal, the item I ordered for you will be here (supposedly) on Monday, so I will be mailing your package on Tuesday. It's got quite a way to go, but Priority Mail gets it there fast!
By the way, did you know that if you're dog tired and traveling through your state, you can spend the night at Dog Bark Park Inn, a bed and breakfast shaped like a giant beagle?

This to to my SP. Your package was mailed today. Should be there by Friday the 22nd. I have to apologize, because something I planed to send to you was used by my husband (but only a little bit). I am going to send it to you anyway. Hopefully it won't ruin the whole thing for you.

Take care all and stay safe.

Hugs
BrendaK

I'm still waiting on my shipment to come in the mail of the items I ordered for me SP :(

Clue:
It is currently 64 degrees where you live

You are not the only one. Hopefully today. I think all of us understand that things might take a little longer. I think as long as it is shipped when you can all of us will understand. Maybe also let Kathy know if it goes out later.

So I am curious as can be. He used a little bit? A little bit of what? Body wash, fabric, dark chocolate, thread or what LOL. Now I am curious. I think my hubby would be in danger of taking any snacks.

Annaquilts he didn't realize that it was for someone else. I can't say until my SP opens her packge. I think that if she can just ignore that little bit it will be ok.

Hugs to all
BrendaK

Hi Guys,

I mailed on the 5th May because of the delays in getting across the pond.... hopefully it will be there soon.

Hugs

Caroline

I received a lovely package from Gaijin last evening. She made the most wonderful mask for me. In my county, you cannot go out without a mask so it was perfect.

He sent red and white fabric for a project I will be starting, a panel for a book, a Chickadee panel that will become a table runner, needles, thread, wonderful sponges, pattern, and cat toys. Only the wrapper is shown in the picture as the cat loves them.

Thank you Gaijin. The package was so personalized and perfect for me.

Secret Pal, I am so sorry for the delay in sending you your package! The item I ordered still has not arrived. It's coming via Fed Ex and was shipped over a week ago. New delivery date is Thursday. If it doesn't come then I'll be sending you 2 packages!

Secret Pal, the item I ordered for you arrived today so I will mail your package tomorrow. I hope you find it worth the wait!

Also in today's mail was a most generous package from BrendaK. She sent so many lovely things! Laurel Burch charm squares https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/heart.gif , fat quarters, batik strips, books, a kitchen towel, a zipper bag full of cat goodies. patterns, notepads, hand cream - so very generous! Thank you, Brenda!

Annaquilts, I guess Mr. BrendaK must like puzzles, as he did a couple in the book Brenda sent me. https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/wink.png

That is so funny!

Received a lovely package from Wbfrog!
 

Thank you so much for the 5 fabrics- 2 fruit prints and 3 green fabrics, the "measuring tape" tape, the 2.5 inch precut squares, the pencil case, the notebook with cute cover, and the pretty card! I will make good use of everything!

Gaijin

Secret Pal, it's time to rejoice! Your package went out in the mail yesterday. You can expect it on Tuesday. Hope it suits you!

.That is great. Needed a good laugh this morning. He must indeed like puzzles.

My secret pal's package went out tomorrow, with a delivery date on Tuesday. Hope it all gets there in one piece.

How is everyone doing? Much better here. I am starting to feel like myself.

hav4boys so glad to hear you are starting to feel better. Hugs

Hope everyone is staying safe this weekend, especially those in the South. My son lives in Alabama and I'm very concerned about hi,.

I was correct Today I received a package from our leader (Kathy). It was stuffed full of wonderful things. Thread (a color I didn't have), a bag of carmel corn, Bag of peanut M&M's. Two patterns, book (enjoy Christina Dodd's books), Three yards of beautiful fabric: One yard red paisley , One yard Asian fabric, One yard of metalic fabric in orange,black, gold . I love it all. There was a clever handmade card with a pack of Sweet Pea seeds inside (which my husband has now laid claim to). If that was not enough there was a super couch caddy she made. That is so kool Kathy you went above. Again I love it all. Thank you so much. Glad you are feeling better.

Mary Christine pray that you son is OK.

Hugs,
BrendaK

There is shipping delays all over. If you have not received your package, it will be there soon. Some had delays in items they ordered and shipping times have been unreliable.

Here is next months swap:
https://www.quiltingboard.com/member...ml#post8388606

I have just received a shipping notification from where I ordered items for my SP !!! I will have it sent to you asap!! So sorry for the delay :(

I am fine as long as it gets there in the end. It has all been interesting lately and things are different. Just a couple of weeks ago I still got a Christmas card from Europe. Any later it could have been early for this year.

BrendaK is caramel corn different then candy corn? I like caramel but do not like the candy corn at all. Now the peanut MM would not last long. It sounds like you had a fun package. Enjoy!

Anna, It's like Cracker Jack's only with carmel. So good.

BrendaK

Received my package from Bullock2us! It was wonderful with wonder clips, a very cute thread cutter pendant, note cards, fabrics, pellon vinyl fuse and bobbin/thread clips. I love it all! Can't wait to use the vinyl!!