October Secret Pal Swap Signup Closes September 30th 4pm CST
September Secret Pal Swap
Description: <!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: ad_showthread_firstpost_sig --> <!-- END TEMPLATE: ad_showthread_firstpost_sig -->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 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. FAILURE TO SEND THESE PRIVATE MESSAGES IS REASON ENOUGHTO BE BANNED FROM THE NEXT MONTHS SWAP. PACKAGES NEED TO BE SENT OUT BY October 15th this is a FIRM deadline (NOT A SUGGESTION). 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. 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. Once you have decided to join the swap, please send me a PM with the completed information sheet. 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: 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 have Allergens (you smoke, 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: 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: 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 close the 30th of September, and names will be paired on the 1st of October and sent out no later than the 2nd of October. (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: 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. 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Am I really the first one on here! YIPPEE! I'm in for Oct.!!!
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Thanks so much for putting a note in Sept thread, I am so scatterbrained right now that i'd probably have missed it otherwise.
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sending my info right now...have really missed this the last few months!
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Sign me up! Excited for the Oct. Swap. I'm gonna try to get something made for my sp this weekend, so I can mail early.
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Ready for October's swap.
Off topic: For a few months I was asking for black on white and white on black fabrics from my SP which several did send for a quilt I made for my SIL for Christmas. How about that one done!! It will go to the LAQ in Dec. [ATTACH=CONFIG]438138[/ATTACH] |
I'm in again. Need to revise my questionnaire and will send it later this evening. Let the fun begin!
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Originally Posted by Grandma Peg
(Post 6313880)
Ready for October's swap.
Off topic: For a few months I was asking for black on white and white on black fabrics from my SP which several did send for a quilt I made for my SIL for Christmas. How about that one done!! It will go to the LAQ in Dec. [ATTACH=CONFIG]438138[/ATTACH] |
I love the October, November and December swaps.....so many fun holidays!
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love the quilt!
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I going to sign up for October. I will get my info to you tomorrow Lori.
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I'm in again this month. I think this time it will only be 2. Love this swap. Thank you Lori for everything you do.
Well I finally took the plunge and started my paperwork for SS Disability. Keep your fingers crossed. Going to see the Orthopedic Surgeon today. Lots of problems. Left Rotator cuff is shot, already had the right one operated on twice. No cartlidge in my knees, they are all swollen and every step I take you can hear my knees pop and crack. Lots of pain. Say a prayer please. |
Lordy girl! hope the doc can give you something to at least keep the sewing arm and foot pedal foot in business! now seriously-good luck with the ss paperwork. and hope you find relief and feel a bit better tomorrow!
Originally Posted by verna2197
(Post 6314761)
I'm in again this month. I think this time it will only be 2. Love this swap. Thank you Lori for everything you do.
Well I finally took the plunge and started my paperwork for SS Disability. Keep your fingers crossed. Going to see the Orthopedic Surgeon today. Lots of problems. Left Rotator cuff is shot, already had the right one operated on twice. No cartlidge in my knees, they are all swollen and every step I take you can hear my knees pop and crack. Lots of pain. Say a prayer please. |
I am going to set this month out as we leave the 25th of October for Texas and not sure the package would get here before we leave. I will be looking for Novembers though and enjoy following you all with yours.
Linda newquilter10 |
Originally Posted by verna2197
(Post 6314761)
I'm in again this month. I think this time it will only be 2. Love this swap. Thank you Lori for everything you do.
Well I finally took the plunge and started my paperwork for SS Disability. Keep your fingers crossed. Going to see the Orthopedic Surgeon today. Lots of problems. Left Rotator cuff is shot, already had the right one operated on twice. No cartlidge in my knees, they are all swollen and every step I take you can hear my knees pop and crack. Lots of pain. Say a prayer please. Good luck Verna on the SS. I am at the wait stage of a hearing. Will be a year since filing and now they say I won't get a hearing till next Summer. Ridiculous wait. I hope yours goes quicker then mine. I am now confined to bed. Early, early, Tuesday morning I was in excrusitating pain. Couldn't walk, sit, on laying I could do was almost completely on my stomach. Was a crying day. Doctor got me in Tuesday, she believes I ruptured a disk. So on high does of pain meds, sterroids, go back Weds. If swelling down they will schedule a milligram cat scan. As I have neurostimulator implant in my back so I can't have a MRI now. I have degenerating disk disease so it a surprise this happens and not doing anything. I already have a pinched nerve in lower back and 3 disks in neck messed up. One compressing on the spinal cord. Arthritis, chronic migraines, 2 rotary cuff surgeries and still not right, and fibromayalgia. All this and disability turns me down. Got to love the government! I wish you the best of luck and I hope you can get it quickly. |
I'm in again. I have a box already filled, just need to find out some likes of my pal and then I can get it out the door. I just love this group of swappers. Everyone is so generous!
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Cathy so sorry to hear about your pain and prayers to you.
verna good luck with your situation and prayers. |
Cathy and Verna a prayer said for you both, hang in there.
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Grandma peg, that quilt is stunning.
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I am in again for October and I have already sent my new form to Lori
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Thanks for the compliments on the quilt.
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Originally Posted by brenda21
(Post 6313127)
sending my info right now...have really missed this the last few months!
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catjo, I just can't believe all the hoops that make us jump. My sister fought tooth and nail for her SS and when she finally got it she passed away 6 months later. Also having to get a lawyer to help, they get a percentage of the back pay. Not sure how much. Just upsets me that we have to fight for it when we paid the monies in while we worked.
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I am new to the swaps and just wondering if this one is for sewing items or any items or what? I have read the instructions but still not really quite sure. Could someone please clarify for the blonde person here? Thanks
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Bullock2us, it can be anything really but that's why we fill out the info. We generally go by that info to get what our SP wants/requests. It's a great guideline but you can certainly add on extras if you want that's not quilting, a lot of us do! Just have fun w/it!
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Thanks so much -that is just what I wanted to know-sounds like fun!
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Originally Posted by Bullock2us
(Post 6317275)
I am new to the swaps and just wondering if this one is for sewing items or any items or what? I have read the instructions but still not really quite sure. Could someone please clarify for the blonde person here? Thanks
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I am in for October after all. Our fearless and wonderful leader says the mailing date is good to get it here by the 25th. This is so much fun.
Linda |
Originally Posted by verna2197
(Post 6317088)
catjo, I just can't believe all the hoops that make us jump. My sister fought tooth and nail for her SS and when she finally got it she passed away 6 months later. Also having to get a lawyer to help, they get a percentage of the back pay. Not sure how much. Just upsets me that we have to fight for it when we paid the monies in while we worked.
This past week they think I ruptured another disk in my back, so I continue to lay in bed. Was up too much today and paying for it today. Husband said, "you better tell the attorney". My wording was, it has to be confirmed or the SS won't care. That is what the attorney says. It all has to be down confirmed on paper before they will even consider it. Just unfortunate we have to go through so much. I checked to see if the process could be speeded up and you either have to be terminal or how being foreclosed on before they will consider your hearing date to be moved up. I am so sorry for your sister. That is an example of why I am so upset with the process. It is almost if they are waiting you out. My husbands ex was working and hurt her back, and the workers comp doctor got her SS and she only had one back surgery. Here I have all these problems and 6 back surgeries and I repeatedly get turned down. Something is definitely wrong with our system. |
Originally Posted by mscupid804
(Post 6317284)
Bullock2us, it can be anything really but that's why we fill out the info. We generally go by that info to get what our SP wants/requests. It's a great guideline but you can certainly add on extras if you want that's not quilting, a lot of us do! Just have fun w/it!
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Thanks everyone for the prayers. I am still here in bed. I have numbness now in my abdomen and private area. The nurse practioner wanted me to go for an Xray. But the doctor said to wait till swelling was down and she was going to schedule a milligram cat scan for me. So I haven't went to Urgent Care to have the Xray. If I get worse I will. I have a neurostimulator in my back so I can't have MRI's anymore. I have found that nothing seems easy with my body. Will keep everyone posted as things go. Meanwhile, just laying around, very bored.
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I'm in... sending my info in a minute..... missed last month.;(
Sincerely, Tricia |
I'm in again for October...........2 swaps...........since it's my birthday month they will feel like my birthday presents........wonder what I will get................
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I'm in too....my head is getting better but still dizzy and wacky at times....this too shall pass LOL
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We had a beautiful quilt show for our guild this weekend. I only got one entry made, plus a challenge quilt from year before last (we do a show every other year, so next one is Sept 2015). It is called the Rainbow Connection, as it is made from many rainbow bits I was gifted with or made bits of. There are pieces from several swap partners in here, and it was quilted for me by Sewdamncute! https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...33202958_n.jpg
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very pretty quiltingdragon!:thumbup:
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Lovely - well done! :)
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That is a beautiful quilt quiltingdragon! I love bright colours!
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Originally Posted by catjo
(Post 6319274)
Thanks everyone for the prayers. I am still here in bed. I have numbness now in my abdomen and private area. The nurse practioner wanted me to go for an Xray. But the doctor said to wait till swelling was down and she was going to schedule a milligram cat scan for me. So I haven't went to Urgent Care to have the Xray. If I get worse I will. I have a neurostimulator in my back so I can't have MRI's anymore. I have found that nothing seems easy with my body. Will keep everyone posted as things go. Meanwhile, just laying around, very bored.
Hooe led you get better soon, know that won't happen though. Will says prayer for you. I am going to try and quilt today so let's hope I can. I miss quilting. |
I just sent Lori a pm to join in this month.
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