I haven't been on this site very long and usually just read the posts. But this topic and all the replies really got to me. I have struggled with low self esteem for years and had no idea there were so many "sisters" in the same boat. Do you suppose men have the same feelings of inadequacy or do they just hide it better? As for the swaps, I've participated in half a dozen or more in the last few years. I like the block swaps and have been more than pleased with what I received. Some more than others I must admit but just the joy and pleasure of getting blocks from all parts of the country and out of the country too makes it all worthwhile to me!! So many different fabrics...it's just mind-boggling. Now I have joined the doll swaps. I just finished my first one. Previous posts have raised a lot of questions for me. I do have pets but I also make sure I wash,dry and put my quilts in a bag before mailing them. Just as I do with the Downy quilts. But I will make a point of asking my future partners what their preferences are in regard to prewashing, etc. I'm a prewasher and starcher myself but am willing to do forego that if necessary. I am really excited about this doll swap and I just know I will be pleased with mine.