No it is much simpler than that.There is a moderator of each swap and you send all the blocks or fabric to them with correct return postage on an envelope and they sort and in return send you back the same amt. of blocks or fabric you sent.There is a batik block swap still open,go there and read the rules.It could not be simpler.I am new too and have done a fabric swap and am signed up for the batik.Hope this helps. Cindy