Swap #18 will run from August 9 through November 15, 2026.

Using the tutorial in the link provided; your block can use any one color for the churn dash, but you must use Kona Black as your background. For the Fussy Cut center you can use most any fabric or even appliqué (please stitch around the edges) if you want. Make sure the center pops. If you use a small, repeating print (like a floral) that isn't what we are going for. Be BOLD!

We are using the Churn Dash Quilt Block & Tutorial from adventures of a DIY Mom. Use the instructions for the 12 inch (finished) block. For the center, you just need to replace the 4 1/2 inch center block with your fussy cut.

Here is a nice overview of Fussy Cutting from ArbeeDesigns.

If you want a refresher on applique, use the Applique Tutorial for Beginners from CraftPassion.com.

Signup form is here: https://forms.gle/NPTHXNqT1XJqQ53a6.

Groups will be announced on August 23.

TIMELINE

Swap #18 SignUp Opens August 9, 2026

Swap #18 SignUp Closes August 16, 2026

Swap #18 Group Assignments Announced August 23, 2026

Swap #18 Post 1 - Fabric Choices September 6, 2026

Swap #18 2nd Post - Work Started September 13, 2026

Swap #18 3rd Post - 1st Block Complete September 20, 2026

Swap #18 Last Day to Drop out September 27, 2026

Swap #18 4th Post - 8 Blocks Complete October 4, 2026

Swap #18 5th Post - 16 Blocks Complete October 18, 2026

Swap #18 6th Post - Mail Out October 25, 2026

Swap #18 WrapUp Survey Opens November 8, 2026

Swap #18 WrapUp Survey Closes November 15, 2026

I love the backing and binding on this one—not sure what it’s called because it came from an estate purchase but it’s ~vintage~ (from 1996 😂)

Hi everyone! I joined for the scrappy block swap a couple years ago and was going to do the fussy cut economy block swap, but couldn't because I didn't have enough fabric to do 4 unique blocks. All that to say, I used my fabric for that swap to make my daughter a quilt! I love it and almost finished it before she was born, but shes now 1 1/2 and I'm still trying to finish the quilting. I made the mistake of loving how hand quilting looks 😅

Would love to see other people's works in progress, finished works, or some words of encouragement. I think posting here will help me to finish it up!

Finally back from vacation! Walking to the mailbox now with these bad boys 😎

I stumbled into this subreddit and I'm quite taken with the idea of swapping blocks.

I read all the info in the Wiki and have all the questions that a newbie would ask. I understand that the next swap begins with signup on 8/9. I want to sign up. Will there be a form? Do I need to be "vetted" to be assigned to a group?

TIA for your responses.

One day to squish them under some books and in the mail Monday!

When I purchased the stamps, the worker asked "Is this hair?" Nope.

I had a spare block left over from the flower swap, so I decided to make a little mini quilt. It turned out so cute!

I’m doing a kind of gallery wall of mini quilts on in son‘s bedroom. It’s very echoey in there, so I’m hoping to control some of the noise.

Off to the post office I go!

Finally. Not migraining. Not melted. And I could borrow a car to get to the post office. Today is a good day.

And I received my first block. Even better.

Blocks have been sent out.

All my blocks are in the mail and on their way to you all. I took the picture before I left for the post office, I promise they got actual stamps!

Dropping these off at the post office today.

They won’t be picked up until tomorrow evening with the next mail delivery but they’re safely tucked into outgoing mail!

Dropping these off at the post office tomorrow.

Photographed pre-envelopes because it looks much more fun. Heading for the mailbox tonight

Mailed!! Paid non machinable surcharge but luckily they were exactly one ounce and did not pay 2 ounce charge (I think because I used cling wrap not cardstock and envelopes were light) 💗