The phrase "small swatches" refers to tiny pieces or samples of a material or fabric that are used to show its color or texture.
Sentences with «small swatches»
It is also a fantastic way to use up fabric scraps and also is a lovely excuse to purchase small swatches of wild and crazy prints that you might not otherwise use. (make-baby-stuff.com)
Take those samples home and paint small swatches on the wall. (embellishology.com)
(A sample board is just a scrap piece of red oak stripped down and then small swatches painted on next to each other so we could see how the color would truly look) (indigoandhoney.com)