September Secret Pal Swap - Sign-ups close August 31
 

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 be different than the person you receive from. Failure to send you 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. 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 September 17th, this is a Firm deadline. All International mailings must be mailed by August 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 August 31 to join the swap. Please do not use a prior months form as I have made changed to the form.

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?
Do you hand embroidery/have an embroidery 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?
Can you take a pic and post so we can see what you received?
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.

Can you mail international?
Email address:
Phone number:

Sign Ups will close August 31 and names will be sent out no later than September 2[SUP]nd[/SUP].

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!

Please sign me up. I will pm you my info. Thanks!

Sign me up, please.
Will send info.

I would like to join this month. I will send the information thank you!

I have sent my information. BrendaK

I would like to sign up.

I am in again my info has been PM'ed to Hav4boys

Hello swappers! I've missed this group. Been away for a couple months. I see the spending limit increased. That might make things interesting, but old stash items can be just as fun! Looking forward to my secret pal reveal!

Just sent in my info.

Annaquilts... send me your info.

10 in at it is only the 23rd.

This is my favorite shop... I love to give and enjoy putting packages together.

I'm in! Will send info after work or on my next break.

Sent my info! Thanks Hav4boys!!

Count me in too! Sent my info to you Hav4boys :)

Info sent.

I would like to join. Thanks

Welcome Boop56. Glad to have you be apart of the swap.

I would like to join - not sure how to pm you with info.

Sewlilly if you to the top of the page and click on hav4boys name and a window will open then click on private message and the window will open just put in the subject and then put in your info in the message box and then click submit message and you have PM her your info. Hope this helps.

2018 September Secret Pal
 

Count me in

Count me in

I received your information. So glad to have you join our swap.

It is hard to believe is is already the 27th of August. Time is flying.

I will do my best to get the names out early Saturday. My son is moving and I promised to help.

Just sent in my info for Sept. Question for you all. Does anyone have / wear a fully apron while sewing? I like to call them 'thread catchers'? This way instead of the thread leaving your sewing area and 'walking' all over the house, you take the apron off and leave them there? I think I'd like to see about making on. Anyone have any other cute ideas?

I don't for sewing but I do for many other things and not just cooking. I was thinking of making one with lots of pockets for small and big items. I have a apron that I use now but it only has two pockets on the front and they are shallow, short, too small for some items and two big for pencils and thermometers. I was thinking kind of like a tool belt with pockets but on an apron.

I love aprons. I use them for gardening and cooking. Never thought about using one for sewing, but what a great ideal.

It is feeling like fall here in the greater Sacramento region. I welcome the fall. I love the cool weather, the changing colors of the leaves, and the foods of fall.

What is your favorite season?

My favorite season is fall! I love the crisp air, changing leaves, hot tea, swesters, boots... Just everything. Also I like how you can be outside for more than 5 minutes

It was 97 degrees here in long island today

Still in the upper 80's and lower 90's here in central Missouri. I am so looking forward to cooler temps....

I am checking in with everyone... any ideas on improving or what you would like to change in this swap? Please send me a PM. Want to make sure the swap is the very best it can be and am open to ideas.

22 in so far for this month!

Thanks for pointing out the increase from $10 to $15, crispy_frog. $10 is limiting for new items in the quilting world. This will give a little flex.

Please sign me up for this month. I maybe another Indiana girl

Working on getting the secret pals out right now.

All the secret pals are out. Let me know if you did not receive yours.

I have received mine

I got my secret pal - of course, I checked my mail right when I walked in the door from Joann's! My partner is someone I don't think I have ever had as a partner before, giving or receiving!

I got my SS name, I've never had her before, & if I'm right her state should start to look beautiful with fall colors....anytime now.....

Anna- that sounds about perfect! If you do make one please tag me in your picture post! Thanks!

SP some hints for you.

It is unlawful to walk one's cow down main street after 1 PM on Sunday.
There's a law on the Books that say teachers from your state can not receive a raise if they bob their hair.
It's illegal to honk your horn at a sandwich shop after 9 PM.
Alligator's may not be kept in bathtubs.

Good Luck Guessing. I do believe I have been in swaps with my partner before but I am not for sure If I have actually swapped with her.

My Secret Pal makes a type of quilts I have not tried yet.