Quilt Scouts Explained: Badges, Community, and a New Way to Quilt

What Is Quilt Scouts? A creative home base for adventurous quilters Quilt Scouts exists for quilters who are curious, creative, and maybe just a little tired of feeling like quilting is a test they didn’t study for. At its heart, Quilt Scouts is a safe landing place—for quilters of all skill levels—to explore new techniques, styles, […]

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Welcome to The Quilt Scouts Podcast

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Welcome to the Quilt Scouts Blog

Think of this as your trailhead for modern quilting inspiration. Around here, we share approachable tips, seasonal ideas, behind-the-scenes peeks, and encouragement for quilters who like to try new things—without taking themselves too seriously.
You’ll find posts about quilting skills, creative habits, cozy projects, tools we love, and the occasional campfire-style chat about the joy (and chaos) of making quilts in real life.
Pull up a seat, grab a snack, and start exploring.

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Camp isn’t camp without snacks. They keep us fueled, cozy, and just a little nostalgic while we sew. But here’s the thing: not all snacks are sewing friendly. Sticky fingers + fresh fabric = a camp catastrophe. So I’ve rounded up the best Quilt Scout–approved snacks for Quilt Camp. Think easy, mess-free, and totally camp vibes. Let’s […]

The Ultimate Quilt Camp Snack Guide

Mess Hall

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Quilt Scouts, grab your sleeping bags (and sewing machines)—we’re going back to camp! This year, Quilt Camp 2025 is happening virtually, and trust us… it’s going to be just as magical. From skill-building workshops to cozy crafting time with your cabin, you’ll leave the weekend with a full heart and (hopefully) fewer WIPs. This members-only event is […]

Quilt Camp 2025: Your Virtual Retreat Awaits!

Campfire Chat

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Pull on your coziest sweater, brew a mug of something warm, and get ready to stitch your way through fall — our third annual Sweater Weather Sampler kicks off September 4th, and this year it’s better than ever. This collaborative sampler is brought to you by the Nine Patch Quilt Collective — nine talented quilt designers (including yours truly!) […]

The 2025 Sweater Weather Sampler is Here!

Campfire Chat

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marshmallows being roasted over a campfire

Nothing beats gathering around a campfire with your favorite people—crackling logs, warm glowy vibes, and the scent of golden marshmallows floating through the air. Ah yes… the mighty s’more. August 10th is National S’mores Day, and that means it’s time to fire up your marshmallow-roasting skills and whip up some gooey, crunchy, chocolatey goodness—with a quilty […]

S’more Quilting, Please! National S’mores Day

Mess Hall

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I love quilting. You probably do too — that’s why you’re here in the Scout circle, right? But let me make a confession: I don’t love the quilting step. I adore fabric pulls, piecing blocks, chain-piecing while sipping something fizzy… but the actual quilting? Meh. That’s why I happily tag in my favorite longarm quilter […]

The Scout’s Guide to Longarm Quilting

Field Notes

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If there’s one thing I love more than fresh fabric, it’s leftover fabric. You know the ones—those oddly shaped cuties too small for a full block but way too pretty to toss? This month’s Aurifil Artisan challenge was all about turning those scrappy bits into something magical, and I’m here to report: mission accomplished. I raided my […]

Let’s Get Scrappy: Make a Patchwork Neckerchief

Field Notes

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Ever finished a quilt top, stepped back… and felt kind of “meh” about it? Like the piecing is solid, your stitches are snatched, but something’s just off? Friend, it might be time to befriend your color wheel. Understanding the why behind color combos can take your quilt projects from fine to “OMG did you make that!?” Here’s how […]

How Color Theory Can Transform Your Quilts

Scout Skills

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This July, Quilt Scouts are going full trail guide mode—with fabric pulls in one hand and color wheels in the other. Our featured badge of the month is Color Palette Pro, and we’re celebrating with a members-only color challenge that draws inspiration from the crown jewels of America’s National Parks. We’re calling it: Patchwork from the Parks. Each week […]

Patchwork from the Parks: Color Palette Challenge

Scout Skills

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Let’s face it, quilters are tough. We’ve all taken a rotary blade to the knuckle, stepped on a pin, or scorched a finger with an overly enthusiastic press. So why not stitch up a little something that’s as prepared as you are? Enter: the quilted first aid kit. Cute? Yes. Practical? Also yes. A little tongue-in-cheek […]

How (and Why) to Make a Quilted First Aid Kit

Field Notes

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The Quilt Scout Badge Guidebook shares the story behind every badge — what inspired it, what it encourages, and how you can earn it in your own way.

Some badges help you build foundational skills.
Others invite creative play, community connection, or finishing what you’ve started.

And a few? They exist purely for fun (Midnight Quilters, we see you).

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