About the Merit Badge

The English Paper Piecing Badge introduces scouts to a traditional quilting technique that involves wrapping fabric around paper templates to create intricate designs. This badge encourages precision, patience, and creativity, as scouts learn to create detailed and complex quilt patterns.

Requirements

• Learn about the history of English paper piecing and its significance in quilting traditions.
• Understand the materials and tools required for English paper piecing, including how to select appropriate fabrics and papers.
• Demonstrate the basic techniques of English paper piecing, such as fabric cutting, basting, and stitching pieces together.
• Create a small project using English paper piecing, such as a pillow cover, a table runner, or a wall hanging, incorporating at least three different fabric patterns.

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