August Secret Pal Swap - Sign-ups Close July 31 at Midnight
07-26-2023, 09:58 AM
#1
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,992
August Secret Pal Swap - Sign-ups Close July 31 at Midnight
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 may be different than the person you receive from. Failure to send your 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. Please send items you would like to receive. Do not send smelly, holey, thin, or stained fabric or obviously used items that should be put in the trash. 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. This is an important part of participating. It lets your secret pal know you got their package.
Please take pictures and post in group as everyone likes to see what you get.
Packages need to be mailed out by August 21, 2023; 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. Additionally, shipping with PirateShip.com can save money.
You must have a phone # or email to sign-up.
Please fill out the questionnaire below and Private Message me your info by midnight July 31 to join the swap.
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Birthday (month and date)
Favorite Color(s):
Least favorite color(s):
The fabric type/color I am looking for?
Brand of sewing 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?
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.(Please fill this section out, it helps your SP buy for you.)
Can you mail international?
Email address:
Phone number:
Sign Ups will close July 31 at midnight PST and names will be sent out no later than August 2nd.
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!
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. Please send items you would like to receive. Do not send smelly, holey, thin, or stained fabric or obviously used items that should be put in the trash. 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. This is an important part of participating. It lets your secret pal know you got their package.
Please take pictures and post in group as everyone likes to see what you get.
Packages need to be mailed out by August 21, 2023; 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. Additionally, shipping with PirateShip.com can save money.
You must have a phone # or email to sign-up.
Please fill out the questionnaire below and Private Message me your info by midnight July 31 to join the swap.
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Birthday (month and date)
Favorite Color(s):
Least favorite color(s):
The fabric type/color I am looking for?
Brand of sewing 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?
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.(Please fill this section out, it helps your SP buy for you.)
Can you mail international?
Email address:
Phone number:
Sign Ups will close July 31 at midnight PST and names will be sent out no later than August 2nd.
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!
08-02-2023, 04:05 AM
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Location: West Sacramento, CA
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BOOM 30 is posted if any of you are interested. I really enjoy BOOMs.
Boom 30 - Sign-ups open thru August 12
Boom 30 - Sign-ups open thru August 12
08-02-2023, 07:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 11,918
BOOM 30 is posted if any of you are interested. I really enjoy BOOMs.
Boom 30 - Sign-ups open thru August 12
Boom 30 - Sign-ups open thru August 12
08-02-2023, 05:51 PM
#8
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 914
I'm back for a bit after a REALLY long absence. I ended up having what we THINK were long covid symptoms, which have taken a lot of medical care - finally back to sewing a bit after over a year of not really being able to do much except work and exist. We had a small house fire in May, so are redoing the kitchen, and after the recent hailstorm we found out we need a new roof.
What has everyone in the group been up to?
I have someone I'm not sure I've swapped with before, if I have it is long enough ago it was before I started keeping track of who I had and what I sent them!
What has everyone in the group been up to?
I have someone I'm not sure I've swapped with before, if I have it is long enough ago it was before I started keeping track of who I had and what I sent them!
