Cotton + Steel Mini Quilt Swap / The Plan

I'm doing my very first mini quilt swap.  I'm so nervous, but also terribly excited.  I have been issued my swap victim swap buddy and after relentless stalking research I have drafted a plan and ordered supplies!  I don't want to share too many specifics about their likes and dislikes, but I'm pretty pleased with the direction this is going and I do hope they like it.  It's going to be quite different from other minis they have received. 

I have chosen to work with the new Black & White collection that will be released in April (yay pre-order discount!!) and will be bringing in color through the binding and backing.  The paper piecing pattern is by Art School Dropout on etsy.  I think it's really going to show off the monotone fabrics to their fullest.  I'm debating on adding a border in the lightest fabric to frame it. 

I'm dying to start, but I'm glad the fabric wont arrive until April.  I have a lot on my plate to finish before I get this going.  You can follow my progress on this mini quilt and my other sewing and quilting projects on Instagram.

Are you a quilt swapper?  Any tips for a newbie like me?