Completed Swaps
Browse finished swaps — see the blocks, quilts, and stories from past swaps.
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34 themed swaps spanning over a decade of quilting history.
11999Completed quiltNF1 — First Swap
50 quilters · 50 blocks
The swap that started it all. Fifty quilters — one from each state — traded traditional 12" quilt blocks representing their home states. Teresa Drummond organized the original group after a quilting magazine classified ad brought them together.
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21999Completed quiltNF2 — Burgundy, Green & Cream
50 quilters · 50 blocks
The second NiftyFifty swap used a coordinated color palette of burgundy, hunter green, and cream. Each quilter contributed a 12" block in these rich, classic colors.
32000Completed quiltNF3 — Burgundy, Green, Blue & Cream
50 quilters · 52 blocks
NF3 expanded the palette from NF2, adding blue to the burgundy, green, and cream combination. Members contributed 12" blocks in this four-color harmony.
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42000Completed quiltNF4 — Blue, Plum & White
50 quilters · 52 blocks
Cool, jewel-toned blues and plum on white backgrounds. NF4's 12" blocks showcased deep indigo and purple fabrics paired with crisp white.
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52001Completed quiltNF5 — Purple, Yellow & White
50 quilters · 51 blocks
Bold and cheerful, NF5 combined vivid purple with bright yellow and white. The high-contrast palette made for striking 12" blocks with real visual pop.
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62001Completed quiltNF6 — Cranberry, Blue, Green & Cream
50 quilters · 48 blocks
Rich cranberry paired with forest green, navy blue, and cream in this autumn-inspired swap. NF6's 12" blocks brought warm, jewel-tone depth to every quilt.
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72001Completed quiltNF7 — Purple, Black & White
50 quilters · 52 blocks
Dramatic and bold, NF7 used deep purple on black and white backgrounds. The high-contrast palette gave these 12" blocks a graphic, modern energy.
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82002Completed quiltNF8 — Peach, Olive Green & Cream
50 quilters · 51 blocks
Soft and warm, NF8's Spring 2002 palette featured peachy corals, muted olive greens, and creamy backgrounds. A gentle, garden-inspired combination for 12" blocks.
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92001Completed quiltNF9 — Teal, Blue & White
50 quilters · 50 blocks
Crisp and fresh, NF9 combined teal, cornflower blue, and white. These 12" blocks have a nautical clarity that makes them perennial favorites.
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102002Completed quiltNF10 — Dark Red, Navy & Cream
50 quilters · 50 blocks
An Americana palette of dark red, navy, and cream. NF10's March 2002 swap captured the patriotic spirit with deep, traditional colors in 12" blocks.
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112004Completed quiltNF11 — Maroon, Hunter Green, Navy & White
50 quilters · 53 blocks
A rich, four-color combination of maroon, hunter green, navy, and white. NF11's March 2004 swap produced elegant 9" blocks in these deep, sophisticated hues.
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122001Completed quiltNF12 — Batik & Fossil Fern on Black
50 quilters · 52 blocks
Batik and Fossil Fern fabrics on black backgrounds created stunning 9" blocks with an exotic, jeweled quality. This Summer 2001 swap showcased the rich depth of hand-dyed batik fabrics.
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132001Completed quiltNF13 — Civil War Reproduction Fabrics
50 quilters · 52 blocks
52 ladies swapped 9.5" blocks traditional to the Civil War period using the Savannah fabric line from Benartex by Fons and Porter. Each block represented a state plus Washington DC and a general USA block, exchanged from September 2001 through June 2002.
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142004Completed quiltNF14 — Scrappy
50 quilters · 50 blocks
Free-spirited and creative, NF14 was the scrappy swap — no strict color palette, just great fabrics from each quilter's stash. Every 12" block told a unique story.
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152003Completed quiltNF15 — Black & White on White
50 quilters · 50 blocks
Classic black and white on white backgrounds created bold, graphic 12" blocks. NF15's January 2003 swap proved that two colors are more than enough for drama.
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162004Completed quiltNF16 — Civil War Educational
50 quilters · 64 blocks
Each quilter researched a Civil War battle, figure, or event connected to their state and made a 6" block illustrating it. NF16's March 2004 educational swap produced a fascinating textile history of the war.
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172005Completed quiltNF17 — Snowflake
50 quilters · 51 blocks
Glow-in-the-dark fabric on blue batik backgrounds gave NF17's 9" snowflake blocks a magical quality — ordinary in daylight, luminous after dark. A beloved swap that brought winter wonder to every quilt.
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182004Completed quiltNF18 — State Flowers
50 quilters · 52 blocks
Each quilter depicted their state's official flower in fabric — from Alabama's camellia to Wyoming's Indian paintbrush. NF18's botanical swap combined botanical artistry with state pride.
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192004Completed quiltNF19 — Redwork
50 quilters · 52 blocks
Red embroidery on white or cream backgrounds in the classic redwork tradition. NF19's 9" blocks featured state symbols, flowers, and regional imagery rendered in a single bold thread color.
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202005Completed quiltNF20 — Sunbonnet Sue in America
50 quilters · 52 blocks
Sunbonnet Sue was dressed to represent each of the 50 states plus DC and a general USA block. Blocks were designed mostly by the swappers themselves, stitched by machine or hand. New York Sue stood on the pier with the Twin Towers in the skyline; Pennsylvania Sue hung her Amish quilt on the clothesline; Florida Sue made a sandcastle on the beach.
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212005Completed quiltNF21 — Native American Heritage
50 quilters · 39 blocks
A respectful celebration of Native Americans' past and ongoing presence in America. Instead of state-based blocks, 11 quilters created 39 blocks covering tribes, legends, symbols, dwellings, and crafts — from Kokopelli and totem poles to Seminole patchwork and the Cherokee Rose legend.
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222002Completed quiltNF22 — Carol Doak Stars
50 quilters · 47 blocks
Foundation-paper-pieced star blocks using Carol Doak's star patterns, executed in batik fabrics on black backgrounds. NF22's precise, jewel-bright 12" blocks showcased the precision of paper piecing.
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232004Completed quiltNF23 — Amish I
50 quilters · 50 blocks
Inspired by the bold simplicity of Amish quilting traditions. Deep, solid colors on black or dark backgrounds created striking 12" blocks that honored this timeless quilting heritage.
242002Completed quiltNF24 — 1930s Reproduction I
50 quilters · 38 blocks
Depression-era charm in fabric form. Pastel feedsack prints and cheerful patterns from the 1930s brought nostalgic warmth to NF24's 9" blocks.
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252006Completed quiltNF25 — Sunbonnet Sue II
50 quilters · 34 blocks
The beloved Sunbonnet Sue returned for a second swap. NF25's 12" blocks dressed Sue in even more state-specific fabrics, accessories, and regional details.
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262002Completed quiltNF26 — 1930s Reproduction with Signatures
50 quilters · 50 blocks
1930s reproduction fabrics combined with each quilter's signature on tiny 4" blocks. NF26's November 2002 swap created a charming friendship quilt in pastel feedsack prints.
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272001Completed quiltNF27 — Patriotic 9/11 Memorial
50 quilters · 51 blocks
A heartfelt tribute to September 11, 2001. Red, white, and blue 6" blocks honored first responders, victims, and the resilience of the American spirit. Many completed quilts were donated to affected families.
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282006Completed quiltNF28 — Memory & Album
50 quilters · 50 blocks
Album-style and memory blocks celebrating personal milestones, family history, and cherished memories. NF28's 12" blocks combined traditional album block patterns with personal stories.
292010Completed quiltNF29 — Batik Butterflies
50 quilters · 52 blocks
Delicate butterflies rendered in rich batik fabrics on coordinating backgrounds. NF29's 6" butterfly blocks showcased the luminous, hand-dyed quality of batik through intricate appliqué and paper-piecing.
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302008Completed quiltNF30 — Amish II
50 quilters · 50 blocks
A second exploration of Amish quilting traditions, NF30 continued the bold simplicity of NF23 with deeper colors and more complex geometric patterns in 9" blocks.
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International2002Completed quiltTwenty Plenty — International Friendship Swaps
70 quilters · 135 blocks · 40 countries
A series of international swaps that took NiftyFifty global. Each quilter created a Sunbonnet Sue or themed block representing a country — from Liberty Bell Sue (USA) to Sue riding a water buffalo (Vietnam). Participants from 40+ countries including Australia, England, Singapore, Egypt, Korea, Belarus, Holland, and the Philippines exchanged blocks celebrating cultural heritage worldwide.
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Charity2003Completed quiltBreast Cancer Awareness
50 quilters · 50 blocks
Pink ribbons and fighting spirit. This deeply personal NiftyFifty swap raised awareness for breast cancer research. Several members were survivors themselves, making each block a symbol of strength and solidarity.
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Historical2009Completed quiltClassic Colonial — Revolutionary War
50 quilters · 26 blocks
Each quilter researched a Revolutionary War battle, figure, or event connected to their state or the Thirteen Colonies and created a block illustrating it. This special swap produced a rich textile history of America's founding era.
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Memorial2009Completed quiltBrenda's Wish — Memorial Quilt
50 quilters · 47 blocks
A memorial swap honoring beloved NiftyFifty member Brenda Neily. Members created blocks in remembrance, producing a heartfelt keepsake quilt that captured the spirit and community of the NiftyFifty group.
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