Showing posts with label Block Swaps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Block Swaps. Show all posts

Friday, April 30, 2021

All About Quilt Block and Fabric Swaps

Early Block Swaps

I love to swap blocks, fabric strips, fat quarters or whatever is involved with quilt things.  

I have been quilting for many many moons, (yikes - since 1978) and have been participating in block or fabric swaps since around 1983 when I first swapped 3" x 6" Flying Geese blocks.  OK, these weren't the fancy dancy "4 at a time" or "no waste" flying geese'.  These flying geese were made the old fashioned way, where we cut (with real scissors) real triangles, then sewed them together. No rotary cutters at that time!  Yeah, I am an 'old lady' of 65 and was quilting in the 'dark ages'.

Old Fashioned Flying Geese quilt block
Flying Geese (made with two HST)

Monday, March 22, 2021

Tips For a Successful Block or Fabric Swap Quilt

How To Have a Great Block or Fabric Swap

Fabric (squares or strips)  and quilt block swaps are one of the best ways to build your stash*.  I have been swapping blocks or fabrics* almost 30 years.  Traded everything from fat quarters, to strips to quilt blocks.**



5 inch swap squares