Block Exchange

About the Merit Badge

The Block Exchange badge celebrates the collaborative spirit of quilting by encouraging Scouts to participate in a quilt block swap. This badge promotes creativity, skill-sharing, and community building as Scouts exchange blocks with other quilters. Each Scout contributes their own style and craftsmanship, and in return, receives blocks that can be combined into a unique, collective project.

Requirements

Participate in a quilt block exchange within your Quilt Scouts group, a local quilting guild, or an online quilting community. Confirm the theme, block size, and other guidelines for the exchange.
Make the agreed number of quilt blocks, following the theme or color palette set by the group. Ensure your blocks are precisely pieced, well-pressed, and meet the quality standards of the exchange.
Incorporate your own style and creativity into each block, but also consider how they will fit into others’ quilts.
Swap your quilt blocks with other participants by the set deadline. Whether by mail or in person, ensure that your blocks are delivered on time and meet the group’s specifications.
Receive blocks from fellow participants and appreciate the variety of styles and techniques represented.
Assemble the blocks you received into a quilt top, wall hanging, or other creative project. Consider how the different blocks fit together and make design choices to highlight the collective effort of the exchange.
Bonus: Share your experience with the Quilt Scouts community or on social media, encouraging others to join or start a block exchange of their own.