October Secret Pal Sign Up Closes Sept 30th 4pm CDST
 

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. People follow along all month on this thread to see the hints and the pictures of what is sent.




Please do not send me a sign up PM until the new sign-up sheet is available

1) YOU NEED TO SEND THE HOSTESS A PRIVATE MESSAGE WHEN YOU MAIL YOUR PACKAGE TO YOUR SECRETPAL.

2)ONCE YOU GET YOUR PACKAGE FROM YOUR SECRET PAL, YOU WILL NEED TO SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE TO THE PERSON WHO SENT THE PACKAGE TO YOU TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU DID RECEIVE IT AND TO THANK THE SENDER.

3) AFTER YOU HAVE THANKED YOUR SECRET PAL, YOU WILL NEED TO SEND ME A PRIVATE MESSAGE TELLING ME THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR PACKAGE SO THAT I CAN KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS.

4) Even if you can not post a picture on the thread you can acknowledge on the thread what you received.

FAILURE TO SEND THESE PRIVATE MESSAGES IS REASON ENOUGHTO BE BANNED FROM THE NEXT MONTHS SWAP.

I cannot send a PM to everyone asking for package updates, so please remember to keep me informed on your mailing date and your date received.

PACKAGES NEED TO BE SENT OUT BY October 13th this is a FIRM deadline (NOT A SUGGESTION).If for some reason you cannot mail by the 13th and are considering not signing up, then send me a private message and we can see if it can be worked out. IF YOU KNOW THAT YOU CANNOT 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 October. If that is not possible then please say no to International mailing on your sign-up sheet. Due to mail processing, our mail dates for international mailing has to be as early as possible! No later than the 10th of October. It can take many weeks to reach your SP so any delays in mailing can delay the start of the next month’s sign-up sheet being posted.

International mailings—it is imperative that you keep your copy of the Customs Declaration Notice that you fill out until your SP has notified you that they received their package. If a problem encountered with the package, you may need to PM me the information from that sheet in order to work effectively with the Postal Service.


You have to send me a PM every month you want to sign up and send me your information. I have no way to keep track of people signing up for more than 1 month at a time. Please don't post a message on the thread about signing up.(Also, please make it clear to me if you are asking for more than one SP.)



Once you have decided to join the swap, please send me a PM with the completed information sheet.


I would prefer that you review and then send your information sheet to me every month that you sign up for the SP swap. This review will allow you to make minor changes about holidays, personal preferences, etc.

Our International board members are welcome to join the swap.

If I do not have a valid email or phone number, you cannot participate in this swap.

Your secret pal is excited to receive your name and really wants to send you a great package. Please help by answering the questions as completely as possible.

Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
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:
Do you have an embroidery machine:
Is there anything you like to collect?
Besides quilting, what do you like to do?
Do you have Allergies (smoke, cats, dogs etc)
Do you smoke?
Do you have cats, dogs etc)
Do you hand embroidery?
The ONE thing I want the most is_______
What holidays do you celebrate?:
Anything you would NOT like to receive:
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
What are you currently working on:
Do you have a digital camera to post pictures on the thread?
What types of books do you like to read?
Would you like to receive gently used items such as templates, patterns or appliqué books etc?
Do you have a pet? What kind?
The fabric color I am looking for is___
What is your favorite beverage?Additional info (the more info you provide, the better):
Can you mail international?
email address:
phone number:


This form will be given to your secret pal (minus the email address and phone number) . 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. 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.

If you want ideas on what to send, look at the previous swaps.

Examples of some fun things to receive are: fabric, notions, notepads, pens, postcards, handmade items, little things like that.

Sign ups will close the 30th of September, and names will be paired on the 1st and 2nd of October and sent out no later than the 2nd of October. (I will try to have all names out on the 1st.)



I really want to stress that if you sign up, 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; if it continues, we will not be allowed to do secret swaps anymore.

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 un less you are mailing international. You can purchase it at the post office or if you print postage, it is free for priority mail and 75 cents for all others.


2. If your pal does not receive her/his package within a reasonable time (7 days max from mailing dealine 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:

A public note that you failed to send would be added to the Group Activity matrix.

If your pal is still empty handed at the end of the month, it is possible that negative feedback will be posted to your account.

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 future 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.

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

This swap has been approved by PatriceJ.

SHOULD YOU HAVE PROBLEMS, QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE PM ME IMMEDIATELY!

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okay i think it is a total sign! I am the first one here so I have to do the October Swap!! will send PM later Lori!!!!

Count me in for another swap! Will send PM sometime today! Thanks Lori.

PM sent to Lori as I am re-entering the swap for Oct.

I'm in again too. I'm off to Spain tomorrow for a week's vacation, so I'm going to look for something nice for my pal. (I don't think there'll be any quilt shops though.) :)

Sent Lori a PM, I'm in again. Love putting a package together.

love these swaps--im in again. will send pm

OOOOoooooo I would love anything from Spain!:thumbup:

I sent my completed form to Lori.

That means I am in again for October!!!! so many fun things
to plan for providing my sp likes "Halloween" if not than I need
to rethink my plans.

Good morning - - -

Please include me in the OCTOBER secret pal swap.

Thanks!

Jane

Jane, you have to send PM to Lori along with the info she provided in the rules to be included in the swap, you cannot just post on the thread or you will be left out.

I'm in again, and looking forward to it. Finally have things sorted around the new place so that I can comfortable move around. LOL I was really getting withdrawl sysmptoms there for a while.

Just PM'd Lori...in for two:thumbup:

Just sent my PM to Lori. I'm in again for October. I'm glad she had the sign up sheet up already. I leave for a quilt retreat and won't be home until the 1st - I might have missed October without signing up before I leave. I'm glad to see some of you returning. Lets see - more homemade applebutter, another pin cushion, Christmas panel - those are the items received in the past from some of you - I'm already starting to wonder what October will bring. BTW - Happy Halloweening to you all!! Boo and Hiss!

Count me in again. Sending PM to Lori in just a few. Wonder what kind of goodies will be included for Halloween. For the person that gets my name I love Halloween and all the spooky stuff that goes along with it.

Me too,I'm in again,having a Shop Hop next month so I'm sure to find some goodies,plus my large stash for SP's.Need to work it down.

I have sent my PM and ready for the fun to begin. I also like Halloween and all that goes bump in the night.

Woot, I have a Halloween Bucket started already, so hope my SP likes Halloween!! LOL or if she doesn't, I'll send something else!
Thanks for doing this Lori!

I am in! Let the fun begin...sending Lori my info now!!!

Lori please count me in.
PM'ed you.
Tricia

All signed up! Can't wait to get my new name! I've already started putting some stuff together!

YIPEEE!!!!! Im in missed the sept.swap and its so much fun!!!!

I'm n again too. Think I will sign up for 2 again this month. Loved getting 2 gifts this month, was beginning to feel like my birthday. GGG!
Lori will send you my info tomorrow, going to bed now.

Verna2197

I am in for October. I will send the PM as soon as I get my grandson on the school bus.

Morning all! Taking my FIL to the dentist today, sooo guess I'll have to stop by the quilt shop too! Hope to find a few goodies to put in my Oct. pals box! Everyone have a great day!

This month is going to br fun....hoping that my SP celebrates halloween!

I am in again and I love Halloween!!!!

will PM later. Definately want in again!!

I would like to be involved in the October swap, sorry I am not understanding the directions. How do I fill get the form to fill out and what do I do next? Phyllis' daughter

Phyllis' Daughter - go to page 1 and highlight the form with your cursor, copy it and paste it on the PM you send to our wonderful hostess. Fill it in with all the information that you want your SP to know. That's the only way you can get in - or on her list anyway. The instructions aren't complicated, but you need to follow them. Welcome aboard and hope you have fun.
Segasal, I celebrate Halloween, so if you get me again, you can fill my box with apple butter and halloween fabric!! LOL.

So.. yea.. of course I'm in again, it's the whole reason I joined this board remember? ;) But.. you know.. it's my birthday this month.. so.. everyone should just send me their boxes instead of to each other and I'll return anything that's duplicate and then you can send it on from there k? :D tee hee.
I am working on halloween stuff this month too. YAY

And I loved getting the package that you put together last time !!!! The strawberry jam is yummy !!

lol Kathleen....I would love to do that for you. i am glad that you are enjoying the apple butter...all the apples in there came right from the tree in my front yard!

What part of Spain, lovely country.

Sent my PM a couple days ago.

Lori , Please sign me up for the Oct. Swap. Will send PM later . Thanks Mary H

Im in again and again but still didnt recive septembers ~pouty face~

Mallorca - one of the Balearic islands. Currently sitting by the pool sipping a chilled glass of Cava. It's a hard life :p

Picked up a few sweet things for my SP's October package. Can't wait to see my SP's profile. Love to read people's profiles and get to know them a little better.