The swaps I have joined in the past (not from this forum) were disappointing. I felt most of the blocks were made at the last minute to just get it done and sent to me. I don't mind WalMart or chain store fabric but when I asked for any blue color I got blocks made from yellow, orange, black..every color but blue. I think once I was sent orphan blocks just lying around. The only swaps I'll join will be one that has very strict rules no matter what they are only that they are rules and the ones that do not follow the rules be named on the board.