Collecting for Secret Swaps for quilting to me is like the Birthday Box that I keep filled with goodies, This came in very handy when my kids were little and they were invited to a Birthday party. I still keep a birthday box only now it has a lot more quilty type items in it! I have a lot of friends who quilt and having a quick small gift on hand is just a nice thing to do. Almost anything that I find on sale or Items that I think are useful but easy to mail go into my "Birthday Box"
In my mind giving is the fun part, getting is the bonus