September Secret Pal Swap closes August 31st 4pm 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 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 ENOUGH TO BE BANNED FROM THE NEXT MONTHS SWAP.


PACKAGES NEED TO BE SENT OUT BY September 16th, 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 September. Due to mail processing, our mail dates for international mailing has to be as early as possible! No later than the 10th of September. 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 and even orphan blocks?
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 31st of August, and names will be paired on the 1st of September and sent out no later than the 2nd of September. (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 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.

Wow, I'm the first one on here! Hope you are doing well Lori! Looking forward to another swap :)

You beat me to it it Sibi! I'm in again too.

Hope you're making a good recovery Lori.

Sending in my info, love these swaps. Glad your surgery went well Lori, nice to have you posting again.

I'm in again. Will send info this afternoon.
Hope you are doing well, Lori, and recovering quickly.

I'm in again, will go pm Lori now!
Lori, hope you are healing quickly with a minimum of pain!

I'm in again also! Lori so good to see you post! Hope you are up and about soon! Speedy recovery!

I am in for one.

Count me in!

I'm in again for 2 again. Going to pm Lori now

WOHOo yipeee for SEPT SPAL Sign up.... I "M in ...sending Info tonight. OFF TO go visit my father in the hospital......PRAYERS requested... he may have colon cancer. They did exploratory surgery today. AT 87 that's a tough one!

I'm in too! Lori so glad you're doing ok!

I'm in too. Prayers going out to all that need it. I see several need them. Wishing everyone the best.

I'm in again this month.

In for September. Prayers for Lori and Jan.

I received my last part of my August swap package from Hav4boys, and it was a book I had on my wish list. Thank you so much! It has been so fun getting a little here and there spread out during the month actually. I just wanted to post it here to make sure it was seen, I know we all get so excited we move to the next month.

I'm in for Sept. SP will send PM Thanks

Come one...come all...only 3 more days to sign up for the pincushion/needlecase swap. Don't miss out!!!

I'm in, info sent to Lori.
Pat

Ms.Lori....
I'm in again for the next month. I have been having some rough times around here of late and these wonderful packages give me the pick me up that I need at times. :)

I go see my doctor on the 8th and we are going to be talking about several things including my thyroid surgery and where we go with my back. I'm afraid that I'm not going to have much choice and will have to consider surgery for that too. :( It's shaping up to be a really long winter for me. :thumbdown:

Ummm so anyways.... I'm off to send you my answers.
Sincerely,
Tricia

Prayers Tricia.

HOpe you sigh up for the sp swap ladies its fun!! and a REAL pick me up....

Tricia I had thyroid cancer also 3 years ago. I chose the radiation treatment, actually ended up going through it twice. You have to go through the separation from everyone and everything around you but that is what I chose to do, stayed in our camper both times for 11 days totally separated from my husband and my house. Still having problems with getting the medication right, but has alot to do with the MS medication also. My brother chose to have his removed by surgery 1 1/2 years ago. Very long recovery and for the rest of his life a special diet. He followed it to the tee and it is back. Apparently they couldn't get it all and it has spread to his lungs, needless to say he is on a downwards spiral. Not saying this to scare you at all, this is life and I deal with it every day, but please research all your options before you make a decision. I've had 2 neck surgeries and have a steel plate in my neck from C2 -C7, now the lower back has 3 bulging discs....they tell me surgery is in order after having 2 spinals a year for the last 3 years, putting it off as long as I can....going in for another spinal. At least they are worth 6 months of relief. Just want you to make sure of your options before you decide a major surgery.

I'm in again also
jazs2

The nights are getting darker here, so I got my knitting needles out and made this ribbon scarf. Just hope my SP doesn't live in a hot state! :D

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Knitette, I live in a hot state, but I still love it and it does get cold sometimes!

Jada
I have gone through the radioactive iodine twice. In fact it was the two doses that big hospital in Grand Rapids had ever seen, a total of 50 Kerigrams. I've been on the thyroid med for the past 4/5 years. And now the groiter is back and starting to inpeded my breathing & swallowing. I didn't have insurance so the Free Clinic was trying to do what they could. Now that I do... we are getting serious about it. As for the back.... they told me was would be lucky if not in a chair @ 30. I've done all the therapies and such without much luck. So it is what it is.

Knittee love the scarf!! I live in a cold state. LOL Just saying.

Prayers & Get Well Wishes for those us that need them.
Tricia

I live in a hot state, but winters are cold enough for scarves -- and I love the one you made!

I'm learning to knit -- is the pattern for the scarf available on the internet?

Healing prayers for those in need. Love the scarf and I live where it gets very cold.

Prayers and get well wishes to all of those who need them. (we all do at some time in our lives) Sending hugs to all as well.
Pat

If you want more than one secret pal please send me a private message asap as I am working on the names now and don't want to short anyone if they asked for 2. I sent out a couple of messages out asking swappers if they wanted one or two since the information didn't say and am waiting on answers from them to finish giving out names, I hope the wait won't be to long. So there is still time if you want to send to 2 people and receive from 2 people send me a message now. Thanks.

It's only garter stitch (not sure if y'all call it the same - plain knitting).

MY INFO went again... SURE HOPE I'm in Its such fun!!! WHEW>. Do not know where the info went I sent couple of weeks ago.

2 people said that they would be an angel this month if I needed one and I forgot to make note of their names, would you please send me a message so I correct my mistake. Thank you

Got my SP and I'm sure I've had her before!

Got mine too! I have had this person before too!Got to think on this one. My prayers and blessings go out to all in need right now.

Got my name, never had her before. Will have to get my thinking cap on for this one.

Received my two names. I've never had either before, but one has had me. One lives a fairs ways North and the other Southeast. Now let the fun begin!

Popping in on my morning break. I have had this person more than once before! I just ordered her most wanted item, but what is it?

All names are given out now, so if you don't have one be sure to send message right away.