About the Merit Badge

The First Quilt badge celebrates one of the most important milestones in a quilter’s journey: completing your very first quilt. This badge honors the effort, learning, and creativity that go into taking an idea from fabric pieces to a finished masterpiece, no matter how big or small the quilt may be.

Requirements

• Complete a Quilt: Finish your first quilt, regardless of size, technique, or style. The quilt must be fully completed with binding and ready for use or display.
• Share Your Quilt’s Story: Write a short note in your logbook about your first quilt. Include details like:
  • Why you made it (e.g., for yourself, a gift, or a challenge).
  • The most valuable thing you learned during the process.
  • A memorable moment from making it (like a mistake turned lesson or a part that brought you joy).
• Capture the Moment (optional): Take a photo of your first quilt to commemorate your achievement.

Instagram

Use the hashtags #firstquiltbadge #quiltscouts

Shop Badges

Order your First Quilt Badge here.