Low Volume Block Swapping

I couldn't resist when I saw a block swap on Instagram.  It was a block that I'v been meaning to try but hadn't.  It plays with color and low-volume fabrics in a way I hadn't really explored.  Time for an adventure!

Check out the post on how to make this block by Craft Buds.

I pulled out my stack of 5" charms.  I had a pretty good stack of neutral/low-volume charms from the swap I did with The Amateur Quilter last fall.

The instructions are super easy to follow.  I would chain piece each one while using the next for my leader/ender.

So I started sewing blocks.

I pulled dark and bold fabrics for the pluses.  Something that would show up against the multitude of low-volume prints.

I made them in all sorts of colors.

I used up scraps for the smaller low-volume squares.  These are a great way to use up some of those smaller leftovers.

I think each of these has its own character.  And I made more, and more...

I ended up with a big stack of blocks before I even knew how many I wanted to make.  The final count is 59 blocks.  I promised to send 12 off for the block swap.  No matter how many go off to the block swap I know that I have enough for a good-sized quilt.

This Craftsy article is a great description of low-volume prints.  In this instance I'm just using light prints that read as a light background.

Have you joined a block swap recently?  Or any kind of swap.  Guiltily, I must admit I am currently participating in three swaps.

Linking up with Oh Scrap!  Check out some of the other great scrappy quilts out there!