About the Merit Badge

The Picnic on a Quilt Badge encourages scouts to blend the art of quilting with outdoor activities, promoting both practical and creative uses for their quilts. This badge fosters appreciation for handmade crafts and enhances the outdoor experience by using quilts as a fundamental part of a communal activity.

Requirements

• Choose an existing quilt that can be easily transported for outdoor activities.
• Bonus: Design and create a quilt that is durable and suitable for outdoor use, considering factors like fabric choice and pattern.
• Plan and organize a picnic that incorporates the use of the quilt, involving meal planning, location selection, and activity coordination.
• Hold the picnic with your friends or family, using the quilt as a gathering space.
• Document the picnic with photos.

Shop Badges

Order your Picnic on a Quilt Badge here.