July Secret Pal Swap - Join the fun - closes June 30 at midnight
06-25-2024, 09:04 AM
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July Secret Pal Swap - Join the fun - closes June 30 at midnight
Welcome to our Monthly Secret Pal Swap! We're thrilled to have you join this exciting and creative exchange. Each month brings a new opportunity to connect with fellow participants and spread some joy. Here are the key details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience:
How It Works:
· This is a monthly swap where you can sign up each month based on your availability and interest.
· Every month, you'll be paired with a different partner, enhancing the element of surprise and fun.
· Please commit to participating only if you're confident you can fulfill your obligation. Failure to send a package after signing up may result in a ban from future swaps.
Sending Your Package:
·Mail Package by July 22.
After receiving your Secret Pal's details, let your creativity shine! As you put together a package, consider what your pal might enjoy.
· Feel free to include items from your stash, as many participants appreciate like-new stash items.
· To maintain the spirit of the swap, avoid sending items that are worn, damaged, or unfit for use.
· Once your package is ready to go, be sure to privately message Hav4boys to notify them about your mailing plans. This helps them keep track of the process.
International Shipping:
· For international mailings, it's crucial to mail by July 10th to ensure timely delivery.
· When sending internationally, mark your parcel as a 'Gift' on the Customs Declaration, with a value of $10. This can help avoid unnecessary import charges for the recipient.
Communication:
· Maintain open communication by sending a private message to your Secret Pal when you receive their package. Expressing gratitude is an important part of the swap and lets your pal know their efforts are appreciated.
· Feel free to take pictures of your received items and share them in the group. It's always delightful to see the creativity and thoughtfulness that goes into each package.
Sign-Up:
· Please fill out the provided questionnaire and send your info via Private Message to Hav4boys by midnight on June 30.
We're excited to see the connections and surprises that unfold through this Secret Pal Swap. Let's make this an enjoyable
experience for everyone involved!
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-Up Deadline:
· The sign-up period for this month's swap will close on June 30 at midnight PST. Make sure to get your information in before then if you'd like to participate.
Partner Assignments:
· You can look forward to receiving your Secret Pal's details by July 2nd at the latest. This will give you time to plan and put together a thoughtful package.
Package Tracking and Communication:
· It's important that everyone has a positive experience, so if your pal doesn't receive their package within a reasonable time, please provide tracking information to Hav4boys.
· If there's a special circumstance regarding your mailing, don't hesitate to inform me as soon as possible. Keeping open communication helps ensure everything runs smoothly.
Let the Creativity Flow:
· Remember, this swap is all about spreading joy and creativity. Put some thought into the items you choose for your Secret Pal.
· Be as creative as you can be while keeping in mind your pal's preferences.
We hope you have a wonderful time participating in this Secret Pal Swap! Your enthusiasm and effort contribute to making this a fun and engaging experience for all.
How It Works:
· This is a monthly swap where you can sign up each month based on your availability and interest.
· Every month, you'll be paired with a different partner, enhancing the element of surprise and fun.
· Please commit to participating only if you're confident you can fulfill your obligation. Failure to send a package after signing up may result in a ban from future swaps.
Sending Your Package:
·Mail Package by July 22.
After receiving your Secret Pal's details, let your creativity shine! As you put together a package, consider what your pal might enjoy.
· Feel free to include items from your stash, as many participants appreciate like-new stash items.
· To maintain the spirit of the swap, avoid sending items that are worn, damaged, or unfit for use.
· Once your package is ready to go, be sure to privately message Hav4boys to notify them about your mailing plans. This helps them keep track of the process.
International Shipping:
· For international mailings, it's crucial to mail by July 10th to ensure timely delivery.
· When sending internationally, mark your parcel as a 'Gift' on the Customs Declaration, with a value of $10. This can help avoid unnecessary import charges for the recipient.
Communication:
· Maintain open communication by sending a private message to your Secret Pal when you receive their package. Expressing gratitude is an important part of the swap and lets your pal know their efforts are appreciated.
· Feel free to take pictures of your received items and share them in the group. It's always delightful to see the creativity and thoughtfulness that goes into each package.
Sign-Up:
· Please fill out the provided questionnaire and send your info via Private Message to Hav4boys by midnight on June 30.
We're excited to see the connections and surprises that unfold through this Secret Pal Swap. Let's make this an enjoyable
experience for everyone involved!
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-Up Deadline:
· The sign-up period for this month's swap will close on June 30 at midnight PST. Make sure to get your information in before then if you'd like to participate.
Partner Assignments:
· You can look forward to receiving your Secret Pal's details by July 2nd at the latest. This will give you time to plan and put together a thoughtful package.
Package Tracking and Communication:
· It's important that everyone has a positive experience, so if your pal doesn't receive their package within a reasonable time, please provide tracking information to Hav4boys.
· If there's a special circumstance regarding your mailing, don't hesitate to inform me as soon as possible. Keeping open communication helps ensure everything runs smoothly.
Let the Creativity Flow:
· Remember, this swap is all about spreading joy and creativity. Put some thought into the items you choose for your Secret Pal.
· Be as creative as you can be while keeping in mind your pal's preferences.
We hope you have a wonderful time participating in this Secret Pal Swap! Your enthusiasm and effort contribute to making this a fun and engaging experience for all.
06-25-2024, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: Winter Park, Florida
Posts: 26
June Secret Pal
That was a great 4th for you Michelle! I agree, that will be hard to top...
Sending a big Thank you to Anna quilts for my Secret Pal Surprise. A lovely group of white on white with a piece of blue and green matching fabrics! Now to pick a project to use them. Lots of Chatchkees too! A really cute table runner pattern, small cutting mat, quilting needles and much more!
Haven't mastered how to post a picture yet!
Sending a big Thank you to Anna quilts for my Secret Pal Surprise. A lovely group of white on white with a piece of blue and green matching fabrics! Now to pick a project to use them. Lots of Chatchkees too! A really cute table runner pattern, small cutting mat, quilting needles and much more!
Haven't mastered how to post a picture yet!
06-26-2024, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,992
Just dawned on my I posted this in the June swap.
We are going to have a contest. How to win: Post your favorite July 4th memory here and join the swap. That is all it takes. Going to send the winner an awesome prize!
We are going to have a contest. How to win: Post your favorite July 4th memory here and join the swap. That is all it takes. Going to send the winner an awesome prize!
06-26-2024, 02:04 PM
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My favorite July 4th memory. Has to be July 4, 1992. I was 35 weeks pregnant and my spouse and I decided to go for a walk. We put our 13 month old son in the stroller and walked 4 miles to Taco Bell for lunch. On the way home, I was pushing the stroller and having to stop a bit for contractions. My husband kept asking, "Are you okay?" I would reply, "Good, just a few contractions." We got home, I put Josh down for a nap, my husband was watching Tv and I grabbed a book and laid on the bed. I was writing down each time I had a contraction, but was not really paying attention. My mom called to see how I was feeling. I told her I was having contractions. She asked how far a part they were. I looked at the paper, and said, "About every 2 minutes." She said, "Get to the hospital."
We went to the hospital and I was saying, "He's coming." They did not believe me because I was so little and did not look ready to deliver. I only gained 12 pounds. 10 minutes later, Jacob Steve-Parnell Stewart was born at 3:45 PM weighing in at 6 pounds 12 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Best 4th of July ever!
We went to the hospital and I was saying, "He's coming." They did not believe me because I was so little and did not look ready to deliver. I only gained 12 pounds. 10 minutes later, Jacob Steve-Parnell Stewart was born at 3:45 PM weighing in at 6 pounds 12 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Best 4th of July ever!
06-27-2024, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 157
favorite July 4th memory
I too posted in June's swap...
Wow hav4boys! It will be hard to top that one!!!
My favorite July 4th occurred just a few years ago...well, I guess it was right before COVID. We had a big family gathering at an aunt's house so the food was fabulous and I had a chance to see lots of cousins and cousin's kids that I hadn't seen in a long time. Later, many of the group decided to go somewhere to watch the town fireworks display...which always gets rave reviews. I decided I wasn't going to go. I'd stay behind and chat with others. I love to see fireworks, but I don't like loud noises so the popping and cracking usually make me flinch. (I don't like thunderstorms either...LOL) Anyways, a cousin suggested that I go but wear noise canceling headphones. He had some he used for ear protection when shooting. I decided to do it and had a ball! There were several little kids in attendance wearing ear protection and at first I felt silly....but after a bit I just enjoyed the colorful display without all the loud noise.
Wow hav4boys! It will be hard to top that one!!!
My favorite July 4th occurred just a few years ago...well, I guess it was right before COVID. We had a big family gathering at an aunt's house so the food was fabulous and I had a chance to see lots of cousins and cousin's kids that I hadn't seen in a long time. Later, many of the group decided to go somewhere to watch the town fireworks display...which always gets rave reviews. I decided I wasn't going to go. I'd stay behind and chat with others. I love to see fireworks, but I don't like loud noises so the popping and cracking usually make me flinch. (I don't like thunderstorms either...LOL) Anyways, a cousin suggested that I go but wear noise canceling headphones. He had some he used for ear protection when shooting. I decided to do it and had a ball! There were several little kids in attendance wearing ear protection and at first I felt silly....but after a bit I just enjoyed the colorful display without all the loud noise.
