PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS, CONTAINS ADDITIONAL INFO


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.

You do need to send me a PM every month, as I cannot keep track very well of people signing up for more then 1 month. Please don't post a message on the thread about signing up, as I may not see it.

I would prefer that you resend your info, to make minor changes about holidays, personal preferences, etc.


If you would like to do it, please send me a pm with this information. If you are international, feel free to join!

if you are interested in joining, please send me a Private message with the following information. If I do not have a valid email or phone number, you can't participate.

Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
Address:
Favorite Colors:
Favorite Candy:
Your favorite notion/fabric line, etc:
Your least favorite color(s)
Least favorite candy
Least favorite notion/fabric line
Brand of sewing machine:
Is there anything you like to collect?
Besides quilting, what do you like to do?
Allergies:
Can you mail international?
Favorite thing:
Anything you would not like to receive:
What method are you currently using? (paper piecing, hand quilting ,FMQ, applique etc) :
Additional info (the more info you provide, the better):
email address:
phone number:


This form will be given to your secret pal. The more you put on there, the better she/he will be able to get things you'd like. Additional information may be helpful to them as well.

There is a 10 dollar budget for this swap. The 10 dollars can, or cannot include things from your stash. 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 then $10.

If you want ideas on what to send, look at the previous swaps. Things that are always fun to get is fabric, notions, notepads, pens, postcards, handmade items, little things like that.

Sign ups will close the 2nd of May, and names will be paired on the 3rd and sent out.

Packages need to be sent out by the 16th of May. Send it as early as you'd like!

I really want to stress that if you sign up, please, PLEASE follow thru. It's a horrible feeling to not receive a package.

I will be keeping a list of people that don't follow thru.It is not right and it's been happening a lot here lately and we will not be allowed to do secret swaps anymore.

***********Something new this month has been added, due to misunderstandings and hurt feelings, once you get your package in the mail you will need to send a pm (private message) to the person who sent the package to you to acknowlege that you received it and to thank the sender. If you are new and do not know how to do this please contact me.

Please make sure that you put your real name and screen name inside the package so the person receiving the package knows who to thank.

1. you must ship your package using a method that provides tracking and delivery confirmation. You can purchase it at the post office or if you print postage, it is free for priority mail and 70 cents for all others.


2. if your pal does not receive her/his package within a reasonable time (14 days max for within the same country, 30 days for between countries) a public note that you failed to send must be added to the Group Activity matrix. if your pal is still empty handed after 14 more days Swap Coordinators are required to post negative feedback against your account. You will not be allowed to participate in any more Secret Pal swaps. Also, other coordinators will not allow you to participate in their swaps.

It's all about fun, so please have fun with it.

If you have questions, please pm me and I will try to answer as quickly as possible.

This swap has been approved by PatriceJ.
Thanks!
Lori

The Group Activity matrix is here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/group_a...sp?gracnum=152

sending you a PM
homecaregiver

So excited. My first time signing up. Thanks for running this!

I'm in for May :)

Vicki

Whoop Whoop!!! I cant wait to do another swap!!! I am so in!!! Yeah!!!

I'm in. I just love secret pal. Thanks for taking it over Lori. I am sure everyone will be positive and helpful.

Signing up faster than a speeding bullet

Welcome Hopetoquilt. It is soo much fun and I am constantly amazed at what is included in the packages. There are lots of ideas if you review some of the past swaps. Above all have FUN!

I pm'ed you. And I have my package almost ready to ship out. Just want to add a couple more things. :)

I Pm'd you. Yeah....
also a big thank you for taking over.

I PM'd you. This is my first swap and I am so excited. Now I have to figure out how this works. I am going to search swaps so I will have a heads up on what to send.

I sent in my sign up sheet :)

Chase

THANKS, Lori!!!!!! :lol: 8-) :-) :D :thumbup:

I pm'ed you my info.

All signed up

Sent PM thanks for doing the may swap!!!!!!

So glad everyone is signing up

Count me in this month as well.

Thanks again Lori for continuing the fun swap.

Thanks for doing the swap Lori. I hope that it is not going to be too overwhelming for you and that you end up quitting on us. But I and I am sure everyone else has Faith in you for doing this. :) Thanks again Lori.

I will be PM shortly

Thank you for all the nice comments and I hope I will as goos a job as Suzanne has done in the past! Please be patient with me as I learn the ropes lol. I added the question what method are you currently using so that when you get your sp name you will know what they are doing example if they are just starting to do applique you would know they could use appliqe thread and such. If they are a hand quilter you know they would like quiltng needles, just another window to help learn what would make a good gift to someone you do not know personally. We have 33 signed up so far. Lori

Sent my PM!!

you are going to love it.

Thanks Lori! I'm in again. I think I'm addicted!!

Lori thanks so much for stepping up as hostess so we can have more fun SP swaps. I have done 2 so far and love them! I am in for May. It's my birthday month!!
Sending you a pm with my info...crafty_linda_b

sent pm Let the fun begin

Thank you Lori for taking on the hosting of the SP swap!

I sent you a PM containing my info for the May swap too.

It is my birthday month also.

DeeDee

Never joined this one...looks like fun so count me in...I'll pm with info.

Oops! Forgot to post here. I PM'd you. Also my birthday month, so nice to get a present in case my DH forgets! (He won't ...)

Thank you Lori for being the hostess! I pm'd you with my info. This is so much fun!

Awesome this is my first time ever signing up for something like this. Just hope it will be a good experience. Looking forward to this.

Verna2197

I have sent my PM in now too

Hi Lori! Just sent you a PM. I'm so excited, this is my first time. Can't wait to get started! It's my bday month too! Thank you for doing this!

Hi to everyone! Just sent my PM. Plan on shopping this weekend...it is always great fun! A big THANK YOU to Lori for keeping this swap going. I look forward to it every month!

Gonna pm you. So glad that this swap in going to continue. Thanks Lorie for taking over!

Lori, did you take the pic of your avatar?
I am sending you a PM for sign up for May.

all signed up! this swap is such fun! thanks for taking it on lori!

I'm in just sent my pm

No I didn't take the picture of my avatar but I sure wish I had, because this picture was taken of the "Super Moon" and was taken in Africa. I would so love to go there!

We have 72 people signed up now and only 3 pages of chat hmmm.......

I just realized that you volunteered for this job. Thank you for doing that and making everything so clear and easy to follow.