Just read you SWAP PLANS for next year and I agree with everything you said.......I would like to have a "red and white" swap and even a "black and white" like Luv had but in the smaller blocks. Been watching the Diamond Boom you are in and I so admire to the participants' ability to design blocks and select colors to go with the submitted fabrics......and they all have points with the required 1/4 inch seam allowance!!!!!!!!!
Have fun with whatever you decide to do.