From June 1st - August 31st, we will be running an online “Sewing Summer Challenge” so to speak. Where, for posting and sharing your sewing accomplishments, you will earn virtual “Merit Badges”. In order to earn these badges, you have to have completed the challenge attached to each one, make a new post (within the challenge time) on social media, which MUST include the hashtag #TGTMeritBadges, as well as tag @thegreenthimble_vic .
(Other good hashtags to use would be #TheGreenThimble, #SummerSewingCamp or #SummerSewingChallenge if you need some ideas.)
Each post will only count towards ONE badge! So if you have a post that could be used for multiple badges, choose which one you will use it for wisely!
For every 5 badges you complete, you will get a tiered % off your purchases in store:
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5 - 20% coupon
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10 - 25% coupon
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15 - 30% coupon
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20 - 35% coupon
*Coupons can be applied to fabric, notions, and machine accessory purchases. They cannot be combined with other offers nor used on machines, services, or classes. Each benchmark coupon is an ADDITIONAL coupon, ex. for 10 badges, you would receive a 20% and a 25% coupon. All Summer Merit Badge Coupons will expire September 30 2026.
That Was Easy!
Learned a new feature on my sewing machine
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Zip Zip Hooray!
Sewed a zipper
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Seams Straight Forward
Tried a new construction method (French seam, Flat-felled seam, etc)
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Hard Hats Required
Got maintenance done on my machine to keep it running smoothly!
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All Buttoned Up
Sewed buttonholes/ did button work
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Hand Embellished
Created Hand embroidery
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Machine Embellished
Created Machine embroidery
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Always Prepared
Restocked a sewing tool. (Chalk/Marking pen, interfacing, new ruler or rotary cutter, etc)
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Marks The Spot
Made all my marks for sewing, notches, etc.
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2026 Fashion
A favourite wearable/clothing item, bag, or accessory!
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Pick Pocket
Sewed a pocket
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Uh Oh! Sphagettios!
Made a big mistake/oopsie or had a frustrating moment
(Cut project with the serger, broke needles, lost thread/bobbin chicken, etc)
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Made With Love
Made for a friend/as a gift
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Fancy Fancy
Made for a special event/party
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Welcome Home
Brought home a new sewing machine
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Altered To Perfection
Made changes to a pattern to fit better
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Be Proud
A make that makes you feel good
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Matchy Patchy
Made/Finished a quilted item
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Furry Friends
Made something for a pet
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I’m Being Sewcial
Sewed With Friends/at social event
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We Are Family
Intergenerational Sewing
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Make Do & Mend
Mended something
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Level Up!
Took a Sewing Class
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Caterpillar To Butterfly
Upcycled an item into something new
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Local Legend
Purchased fabric from The Green Thimble, or another Local Fabric Store
(Be sure to tag us for your badge though!)
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Modern Day Piccasso
Created a Fibre Arts/Art piece/Thread painting
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Self-Applied
Sewed some applique
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Serger Surge!
Used a serger, maybe even for the first time!
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Edward Scissorhands
Got your scissors sharpened/got new scissors
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