Fabric badges

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There's a famous movie line from "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" about "we don't need no stinkin' badges..." It's been widely quoted, mis-quoted, paraphrased and borrowed. And it's wrong. We do need these badges. Think Merit Badges - think scouting. Think "really cute". Better than buttons. The badges shown above were given away at Quilt Market by the designers - though not all of the badges came easily. Some designers required a story, the answer to a question or something a little "more"…

Amazon.com: 20 pcs of Wholesale Iron on Fabric Patch for Clothing Hat/Embroidered Sew on Applique Cute Patch Fabric Badge Garment DIY Apparel Accessories - Round boy Scout Patch (WFB-45) (Style 8) : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Confession: I have a real problem throwing away scraps of fabric and trims. I also have an ever growing collection of buttons and bits that have been hanging out just waiting for their moment. So with time on my hands and a mountain of scraps, this textile jewelry was born. My approach in making these pins was very wabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfection, relishing the raw edges and seeing lovely forms rise from the remnants. I like to think of each one as my small part in keeping stuff…

Versatile Decoration: These fabric patches are designed to enhance a variety of garments, including clothing, hats, and bags, offering a simple way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe. Easy Application: Iron on or sew these patches onto your desired fabric with ease, making them a convenient choice for customizing your favorite pieces without the need for complex sewing skills. Durable Material: Crafted from high-quality materials, these patches are built to last, ensuring they maintain…

These DIY fabric-covered buttons from Pint-sized Treasures are the perfect way to use up all your extra scraps of material! You can use even the tiniest scraps of your favorite material, so don't throw those scraps out. Use them up with this EASY kid's craft. Let the upcycling fun begin!

You've earned the distinction of running with scissors, now show it off with a distinctively sassy merit badge! This design stitches up as a freestanding in-the-hoop patch, perfect for placing on denim jackets, craft totes, and more.

Embroidered patches's photo gallery are used to display product samples, all the Embroidered patches photo can be found here. Click to get samples photo.

I've got three little felt tutorials to share with you guys this week... starting with today's project: making a lucky pair of felt underpan...