Let’s kick off the 2025 SWAP Club with creativity, connection, and a little bit of magic—the Orphan Quilt Block exchange- aka, SWAP!
We all have them: those leftover quilt blocks or works-in-progress that didn’t quite find their place in a project. Now’s the time to give them a new lease on life by sharing them with a fellow Maker who can turn your unused treasure into something extraordinary.
Orphan Quilt Block Exchange Details:
WHAT/SIZE: Every participant will exchange and receive a unfinished, handmade quilt block. The pattern/style is “Maker’s choice” and can be anything that displays your creative point of view. For this SWAP it is highly encouraged that you keep your design “scrappy”. The unfinished orphan quilt block must be made in one of the following sizes: 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ unfinished, 9 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ unfinished, 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ unfinished.
WHEN: Sign Up’s are happening NOW through January 19th, 2025, or earlier.* Partner email will be sent by January 24th, 2025, and all packages must be shipped to partners by February 23rd, 2025.
WHERE: Everywhere! My SWAP events are open to everyone. Each participant will be paired with a partner in their general area to keep shipping costs low.
WHO: All fabric scrap lovers and quilters are welcome! Please remember when joining any swap, your partner may have a different skill level. Along the way, I share helpful hints, technique-based tutorials and because of the community atmosphere, you can get help and ask questions along the way.
Price: $5 per SWAP – I am often asked about the fee and want to clarify right up front. Running a SWAP of this size and caliber requires a tremendous amount of effort behind the screen. There are many hours spent organizing, emailing, and following up on participants. Not to mention being a SWAP Angel when a partner falls out at the last minute.
Orphan Quilt Block SWAP
Exchange a leftover quilt blocks or work-in-progress block from your pile with a new friend and watch them bring it to life in a new project.
🌟 Why This SWAP is Special
This isn’t just about trading blocks—it’s about seeing your creativity come to life through someone else’s hands. That orphan quilt block you’ve been holding onto could be the perfect spark for your partner’s next project. And who knows? The block you receive might inspire you in ways you never imagined!
How the Exchange Works
- Sign Up: The Orphan Quilt Block Exchange is open for sign-ups until January 19th, 2025.* After signing up, you’ll receive a quick questionnaire to help me match you with the perfect sewing buddy.
- Get Paired: My team and I will work hard to pair you with a great partner. You’ll receive an email with your partner’s information by the end of the day on January 24th, 2025.
- Select and Send: After looking over your new quilting buddies information, start sorting through your pile of orphan blocks to select one that you think they might enjoy. Consider adding a small handmade gift or bundle of scraps with your package and have it postmarked by February 23rd, 2025.
📋 A Few Reminders
- Make sure your block is neatly trimmed to one of the standard sizes mentioned above.
- Personalize your handmade gift with your partner’s colors and preferences in mind—it’s the little details that make these SWAPs extra special.
- Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process of sharing your creativity with a new sewing friend!
Orphan Quilt Block SWAP
Exchange a leftover quilt blocks or work-in-progress block from your pile with a new friend and watch them bring it to life in a new project.
Ready to bring an orphan quilt block to life and start the year off with a fun creative challenge? Let’s do this! If you have any questions or need help getting started, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help every step of the way. Or better yet, join me and over 150 thousand quilters from all over the world that love to make the most of their scraps in my Scrap Happy Community here.
Here’s to breathing new life into those orphan blocks and making 2025 our craftiest year yet! 🧵💕
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