Teresa, what a fun idea for the year. Question.......is this sign up on a month by month basis so we don't have to commit to a whole year? Is it only in the months you listed above?
You come up with some of the neatest ideas. May God bless you for what you and others involved in the swaps, sps, etc on this forum do for others. I just enjoy reading and seeing the pics of everyones projects even if I can't join in. I can only imagine the uplifting joy and smiles so many have received from projects like this one.
Hugs, Shirley Mae
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JANUARY SECRET PALS for 2014 - Brought to the top for SPs to find blocks made
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Ittybittygma
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billizzy
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Re: JANUARY SECRET PALS for 2014 - Brought to the top for SPs to find blocks made
I already PM you Teresa I am in:) This looks like fun. Its always nice to get a card in mail to pick you up when your down and out or just a sweet hello with a lil prize inside:)
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javin22
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Re: JANUARY SECRET PALS for 2014 - Brought to the top for SPs to find blocks made
Sign me up. This will be a fun and different SP.
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MainelyMe
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I haven't joined in on this before, so I want to be sure I understand. Once we are given a name, we send a block and a fat quarter on the dates you said, and it will be that person the whole year? The blocks we make should go together so they can make something with them in the end? Do we revel ourselves in Nov.?
Sorry for the questions, just want to be sure.
Thanks, Joan
Sorry for the questions, just want to be sure.
Thanks, Joan
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TeresaK
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WOW - WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!!! Lots of great questions to answer! I LOVE that you LOVE this idea. No YELLING intended. Just separating the answer from the question. If after reading the answers you would like to sign up please let me know 
A: I did change one thing after a good comment Izzy mention: PM me with the tracking # when you mail your package. DO NOT POST it in the thread. Please POST A PICTURE and A "THANK YOU TO MY SP" ONLY. DO NOT SAY HER NAME. I will post the names of who gave to who at the end of the month. This will keep it a secret for as long as possible as we don't all mail at the same time. You can mail anytime you are ready. You do not have to wait till the end of the month. In fact I ask you please do not wait till the 24th of the month. I know it will be close in January and that is OK
1. Who is choosing which block we make? YOU ARE CHOOSING ANY BLOCK. MAKE IT ONE THAT YOU REALLY PUT YOUR HEART INTO. DOESN'T HAVE TO BE REALLY HARD, JUST NOT A SUPER EASY ONE. I WILL NOT TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN'T SEND HER A BLOCK THAT YOU ALREADY MADE IN THE PAST BUT IT MUST USE HER COLORS AND STYLE OF FAB SHE LIKES BECAUSE THOSE HAVE HEART IN THEM AS WELL AS ONE YOU MAKE NOW ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE SHORT ON TIME. I am hoping that you will all take pictures of the block you were made so that the next pal has something to go by when she makes her choice. Ask for help if you do not know how to post pictures.
2. How will we know the colors? WHEN YOU GET YOUR PALS NAME YOU WILL GO TO HER HINTS THREAD AND SEE THE COLORS AND STYLE OF FABS SHE LIKES
3. Can we end a little something extra? WE ARE KEEPING IT SWEET AND SIMPLE, FUN AND FAST THIS YEAR SO NO EXTRA's PLEASE. SAVE THOSE FOR SECRET SANTA in December.
4. Is this sign up on a month by month basis so we don't have to commit to a whole year? YES - YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMMIT FOR THE WHOLE YEAR BUT I HOPE IN MAKING IT REALLY FUN AND FAST YOU WILL WANT TO - NEVER ANY PRESSURE TO SIGNUP - JUST IN YOUR COMMITMENT AFTER YOU DO SIGNUP TO FOLLOW THROUGH. I THINK I HAVE MADE IT PRETTY EASY BUT AT THE SAME TO LETTING YOU SHARE YOUR HEART WITH YOUR PAL.
5. Is it only in the months you listed above? - YES, ONLY FOR JAN, MARCH, MAY, JULY, SEPT, NOV. (Dec is saved for Secret Santa if you choose to enter with Mary)
6. Once we are given a name, we send a block and a fat quarter on the dates you said, and it will be that person the whole year? The blocks we make should go together so they can make something with them in the end? Do we revel ourselves in Nov.? - I WAS THINKING OF DOING IT THAT WAY BUT I KNOW THAT EVERYONE CAN'T DO IT EVERY MONTH AND THIS WAY YOU GET TO KNOW MORE PALS EACH TIME ... SEW YOU WILL GET A NEW NAME ON THE MONTHS LISTED. YOU REVEAL YOURSELF WHEN YOU SEND YOUR NOTE TELLING YOUR SP ALL ABOUT YOU ALONG WITH A BLOCK YOU HAVE MADE USING THE COLORS SHE LIKES. TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE FABRIC STYLES SHE LIKES AS WELL. I WILL NOT TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN'T SEND HER A BLOCK THAT YOU MADE IN THE PAST BECAUSE THOSE HAVE HEART IN THEM AS WELL AS ONE YOU MAKE NOW ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE SHORT ON TIME. IT MUST BE USING HER COLORS AND A FAB STYLE SHE LIKES THOUGH.
I think I got every question answered. If not please let me know. Excitement is mounting!!!!!
A: I did change one thing after a good comment Izzy mention: PM me with the tracking # when you mail your package. DO NOT POST it in the thread. Please POST A PICTURE and A "THANK YOU TO MY SP" ONLY. DO NOT SAY HER NAME. I will post the names of who gave to who at the end of the month. This will keep it a secret for as long as possible as we don't all mail at the same time. You can mail anytime you are ready. You do not have to wait till the end of the month. In fact I ask you please do not wait till the 24th of the month. I know it will be close in January and that is OK
1. Who is choosing which block we make? YOU ARE CHOOSING ANY BLOCK. MAKE IT ONE THAT YOU REALLY PUT YOUR HEART INTO. DOESN'T HAVE TO BE REALLY HARD, JUST NOT A SUPER EASY ONE. I WILL NOT TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN'T SEND HER A BLOCK THAT YOU ALREADY MADE IN THE PAST BUT IT MUST USE HER COLORS AND STYLE OF FAB SHE LIKES BECAUSE THOSE HAVE HEART IN THEM AS WELL AS ONE YOU MAKE NOW ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE SHORT ON TIME. I am hoping that you will all take pictures of the block you were made so that the next pal has something to go by when she makes her choice. Ask for help if you do not know how to post pictures.
2. How will we know the colors? WHEN YOU GET YOUR PALS NAME YOU WILL GO TO HER HINTS THREAD AND SEE THE COLORS AND STYLE OF FABS SHE LIKES
3. Can we end a little something extra? WE ARE KEEPING IT SWEET AND SIMPLE, FUN AND FAST THIS YEAR SO NO EXTRA's PLEASE. SAVE THOSE FOR SECRET SANTA in December.
4. Is this sign up on a month by month basis so we don't have to commit to a whole year? YES - YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMMIT FOR THE WHOLE YEAR BUT I HOPE IN MAKING IT REALLY FUN AND FAST YOU WILL WANT TO - NEVER ANY PRESSURE TO SIGNUP - JUST IN YOUR COMMITMENT AFTER YOU DO SIGNUP TO FOLLOW THROUGH. I THINK I HAVE MADE IT PRETTY EASY BUT AT THE SAME TO LETTING YOU SHARE YOUR HEART WITH YOUR PAL.
5. Is it only in the months you listed above? - YES, ONLY FOR JAN, MARCH, MAY, JULY, SEPT, NOV. (Dec is saved for Secret Santa if you choose to enter with Mary)
6. Once we are given a name, we send a block and a fat quarter on the dates you said, and it will be that person the whole year? The blocks we make should go together so they can make something with them in the end? Do we revel ourselves in Nov.? - I WAS THINKING OF DOING IT THAT WAY BUT I KNOW THAT EVERYONE CAN'T DO IT EVERY MONTH AND THIS WAY YOU GET TO KNOW MORE PALS EACH TIME ... SEW YOU WILL GET A NEW NAME ON THE MONTHS LISTED. YOU REVEAL YOURSELF WHEN YOU SEND YOUR NOTE TELLING YOUR SP ALL ABOUT YOU ALONG WITH A BLOCK YOU HAVE MADE USING THE COLORS SHE LIKES. TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE FABRIC STYLES SHE LIKES AS WELL. I WILL NOT TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN'T SEND HER A BLOCK THAT YOU MADE IN THE PAST BECAUSE THOSE HAVE HEART IN THEM AS WELL AS ONE YOU MAKE NOW ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE SHORT ON TIME. IT MUST BE USING HER COLORS AND A FAB STYLE SHE LIKES THOUGH.
I think I got every question answered. If not please let me know. Excitement is mounting!!!!!
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suzette58
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Re: JANUARY SECRET PALS for 2014 - Brought to the top for SPs to find blocks made
Count me in!! Sounds like fun!
Suzette58 - Suzette
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MainelyMe
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Re: JANUARY SECRET PALS for 2014 - Brought to the top for SPs to find blocks made
Sounds great! Count me in....sending you a PM.
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Marilynsgrammy
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Re: JANUARY SECRET PALS for 2014 - Brought to the top for SPs to find blocks made
Actually Teresa, with your explination...I think this will be a great swap..
what a great way to get 6 - 12 1/2 inch blocks towards a quilt top...if you choose to save your blocks for the end of the year..
great idea Teresa...
what a great way to get 6 - 12 1/2 inch blocks towards a quilt top...if you choose to save your blocks for the end of the year..
great idea Teresa...
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TeresaK
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU Chriss for the Kudo's. Means a lot to me!!!!
I am thrilled that this idea is a hit with you all!!!
WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!!!!!
We are off to a great start!!!! I know January is a quick month so please feel free to share with other Pals. Would not want to leave anyone behind
I am thrilled that this idea is a hit with you all!!!
WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!!!!!
We are off to a great start!!!! I know January is a quick month so please feel free to share with other Pals. Would not want to leave anyone behind