December Secret Pal Swap Closes Nov 30th 4pm CDST
12-11-2012, 11:14 AM
#391
Super Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: The Granite City, Scotland
Posts: 1,635
I just love seeing everything folks are sending/ receiving. Apparently many of you do not stay within the $10.00 limit! Unfortunately for my recipient, I do need to stay within that limit, so I hope she won't be too disappointed. I ordered some fabric for her as this is a rural area and not many choices for fabric shopping. I really hope it gets here before the deadline! Otherwise I'll be sending a supplemental package.
Like Cannyquilter I've had to be a little inventive (only one LQS in my city). I send Tourist Information on the local castles, tartan ribbon, Scottish sweets (candy), cookbooks and the like. Often I only buy one or two FQs to send. I do try to make it personal to the recipient. It is the thought that counts. Relax and enjoy.
12-11-2012, 12:17 PM
#392
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 3,040
My package was waiting for me when I got home from work yesterday. What wonderful goodies. A perfect FQ pack, Jolly Ranchers!!!, some really cool patterns, a very pretty take-out box made in Christmas fabrics, bath salts, a dream catcher, coasters and so much more. Thank you, Nicki.
Merry Christmas,
Jane
Merry Christmas,
Jane
12-11-2012, 12:26 PM
#393
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Wyoming in the summer, Florida in the winter
Posts: 7,583
Exactly what I do also Brenda and cannyquilter. I have to confess, I think I am a fabric-holic and never buy less than a yard. If I use a FQ then I'll cut off another one and when it fits someone, I'll add it to the box. I do watch those $1 sales now too. Just have fun with it, everyone likes to receive something that they don't have and that someone has gotten for them.
Belfry~some of us that have been doing this swap for quite a while post this for newcomers every so often....a lot of us pull from our "stash" and collect things throughout the year to use for swaps...we get them as we see them on sale...some people also "regift" items that they have received from previous swaps but won't use or don't need; there is a dollar isle at Michaels that has lots of goodies for swap boxes such as pens, tablets, buttons, notecards, all kinds of stuff; some have said that Big Lots and Tuesday Morning have the same kind of bins/isles..if I make something from my stash or give fabric from my stash, I don't include it in the ten dollars either...If I pass on a book or pattern or quilting magazine that I'm finished with then I don't count that either...Walmart and Joannes puts patterns on sale for 99 cents throughout the year...a lot of people also get the fabric once it's been reduced, etc. I know some people pick up things at yard sales or second hand stores to use in the swaps for different things that people like to collect (old buttons, old books, candles, etc.)...and some people may be going over a little this month since it's Christmas time...but just have fun and don't stress...everyone just loves getting goodies in the mail
12-11-2012, 12:37 PM
#394
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: West Central Texas
Posts: 2,586
Thank you all for your thoughts/ encouragement on the gifts. As a new quilter I don't have much of a stash or extra notions. I did order fabric on sale so I'll have a couple of yards of fabric that my person asked for plus a few homemade goodies. But certainly not the bounty I'm seeing here. Maybe this time next year my packages will be more generous after I've had time to build up some items. But I'm just starting out.
12-11-2012, 12:58 PM
#395
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Kenova,WV
Posts: 140
After a morning at the dr's I came home to mySP package from Shamrock. Started on the candy first. If I get to take a picture I'm sure the candy won't be in there. Received quilt books ,lots of pretty fabric, 1/8's and fat quarters and purple my favorite.A James Patterson book and a handmade bag with the candy in it. Thanks so much Shirley,it came at the right time. Still have some more medical tests to go.
12-11-2012, 01:37 PM
#396
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 2,858
I received my package from SharonCase yesterday but I am Still at Marty's with camera and sp package is at my house will take picture when I can introduce camera to wonderful package I got from Sharon. I will be home tonight for a while for they are having elections tonight and as President I have to go. Didn't run for president this year, just Treasurer.
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12-11-2012, 02:24 PM
#397
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Atlanta, Ga
Posts: 1,516
Thank you all for your thoughts/ encouragement on the gifts. As a new quilter I don't have much of a stash or extra notions. I did order fabric on sale so I'll have a couple of yards of fabric that my person asked for plus a few homemade goodies. But certainly not the bounty I'm seeing here. Maybe this time next year my packages will be more generous after I've had time to build up some items. But I'm just starting out.
And yes, I think some of us have gone a bit overboard just because it's the holidays
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12-11-2012, 04:48 PM
#399
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SWFL
Posts: 2,236
Belfrybat,
Any package, small or large is always welcomed. We all are on tight budgets and like Brenda stated some of us have been doing these swaps for a while now so whatever ANYONE receives will be accepted with much love. I always look forward to these swaps and looking at what others receives. It gives one good ideas for the next month's swap!
Lori,
Hope you're feeling much better!
To my SP,
Just a few minor things and it will be out the door this weekend. Our post office will be open on Sat. to cater to the Christmas crowds! More clues for you later, going to have some campbell's soup.
Any package, small or large is always welcomed. We all are on tight budgets and like Brenda stated some of us have been doing these swaps for a while now so whatever ANYONE receives will be accepted with much love. I always look forward to these swaps and looking at what others receives. It gives one good ideas for the next month's swap!
Lori,
Hope you're feeling much better!
To my SP,
Just a few minor things and it will be out the door this weekend. Our post office will be open on Sat. to cater to the Christmas crowds! More clues for you later, going to have some campbell's soup.
12-11-2012, 05:54 PM
#400
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Random Lake, WI
Posts: 493
Life has been so nuts around here....computer crashed got a new one....finals for school this week and next....and kids getting suspended from school....and trying to get things done for Christmas...my box is going out tomorrow I hope. I have to find a box that it will all fit in!
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