Thank you everyone for responding. Lonna I live in a pet household also, and would never turn down a swap gift from someone with pets or smoking even tho I have a non smoking household. My thoughts are someone took the time to make something for you , most items can be washed or aired out if they come with any odors. Never had any problems there. As far as being good enough again would never judge anyone, because again all are beautiful. My only complaint ever from any swap was one I never received a comment on and I know through tracking they received it and one swap where I was sent an incomplete item.
I remember when I first joined we had all kinds of swaps and I loved them all, no one worried about being good enough or their items smelling just right. It was just a fun time to be had by all. I miss that. I am in a few groups and enjoy them a lot. Just also enjoy the thrill and anticipation of waiting for a gift to come and your swap buddy receiving yours. Oh well I guess its a sign of the times. I have noticed a lot of the people that ran those swaps no longer post here that too is sad. Just me reminiscing about things past I suppose. Maybe I just don't run with the big guys here and get lost in the shuffle.