I have just replied to an e-mail form my kind swap mama - Tanaya. She let me know that my partner sent me the quilt she made for me long ago but it was returned by the customs. Seems very strange, isn't it? But it is a chocolate thing actually - my parner sent me some extra goodies, including chocolate. It was the chocolate, that customs /it should be post office, I think/ did not like. The good thing is she will resend today. That means I will get it soon. And I really want to touch the quilt. She was so kind to ask my great swap mama, let me know. The not so good thing is my partner had some unexpected problems and had to put additional time, energy and money sending me the quilt. And all of this because customs do not want me to eat swap chocolate... Read on if you are to send me something...

Dear swap partner, thank you for your time and effort, and sending my quilt twice!!! I am so sorry you had to go through this!

As I will definitely participate in other swaps, I had to write  this for any future swap partners:

If you happen to send something to me, please, please do not send chocolate! I like it, but I can always buy one and I preffer the swap definetelly, which I will not get if you send me chocolate.

Feel free to send me any fabrics instead if you like. Scraps, or fat quarters, does not matter or some quilt related goodies. Fabric will be really appreciated as I had to order on line which is inconvenient and expensive from here.

And I will check with the customs for a list of forbidden items and include it here. So far I know for money, and other valuables and some organic products.