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Welcome to EPC’s Blog, a one-stop spot for kids and youth activities, camp plans, challenges, meeting plans, free ideas, and more. Here you’ll be able to discover step-by-step crafts, and how-to instructions and even learn what the EPC community is up to.

How To Make A Holiday Ornament With A Blank Patch

Last updated: Nov 06, 23

Follow this step-by-step guide to make your own cross-stitch ornaments this...

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Reducing Clothing Waste

Last updated: Oct 08, 23

Did you know that 10% of global carbon emissions come from fast fashion? Fast fashion has a massive environmental impact, with its sole goal being profit, regardless of how much pollution it releases into our atmosphere. The fashion industry produces roughly 100 billion garments annually, and 92...

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How To Tell Quality Embroidered Patches

Last updated: Sep 18, 23

When shopping for patches, quality is everything. A low-quality patch will fall apart or not adhere when applied. A high-quality badge is sturdy and adheres well. You want your patches to last as long as possible - a patch that peels off your clothing is not ideal. There can be minor flaws with...

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How To Earn Your Kindness Rocks Badge

Last updated: Aug 29, 23

Are you looking to earn your own Kindness Rocks badge? Well, you're in luck! We have instructions to guide you through your Kindness Rocks journey. Grab your brightest smile and your big heart before heading out on this...

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How To Celebrate The Holidays With Patches

Last updated: Aug 11, 23

Are you looking for fun ways to celebrate the holidays? Here are some fun ways to use embroidered patches by E-Patches & Crests for your celebrations. Read our article on easy ways to attach...

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Easy Ways To Attach Your Patches

Last updated: Jul 26, 23

There are many ways to attach patches. So we have compiled a list for your convenience! The first step is always to research the best methods for the material you’re planning to patch. After all, cotton fabric and denim are two vastly different materials. Once you know the right methods for...

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Decorating With Charms

Last updated: Jun 23, 23

Do you love E-Patches & Crests’ charm collection? Are you looking for ways to use these charms besides attaching them to a bracelet or a necklace? You’re in luck! We have filled this article with...

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Community Involvement

Last updated: Jun 09, 23

Sharing is caring, and here at EPC, we care about our community and nation. Some of our employees have a background in Guiding, have kids in Guides or Scouts, or worked as Girl Guide or Scout leaders. There we donated our time and effort to help youth discover themselves and the world around...

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Personalize With Patches

Last updated: Apr 19, 23

Who wants to wear the same pair of jeans as everyone else? Clothing straight from the store can be drab and boring. That’s why we like to spice up our clothing with patches! Adding patches to your clothes can give them a little pop of colour and personality that stands out amongst a...

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Choosing The Right Backing

Last updated: Mar 25, 23

When ordering one of our custom patches, you can choose between 6 backing options: No Backing, Plastic, Heat Seal (Iron-On), Adhesive (Peel and Stick), Velcro (Hooks, Loops, or both), and Button Loop. These backings vary in ease of...

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The Difference Between Embroidered and Woven Patches

Last updated: Feb 02, 23

E-Patches & Crests makes both embroidered and woven custom patches. Embroidered patches are made by attaching thread or yarn to fabric (or other materials) to create 3D-raised designs. Woven patches are made by weaving thread directly into the fabric with a tight weave to create designs. We...

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A Tribute to Brooke

Last updated: Nov 16, 22

It is with profound sadness we announce that Brooke Langner, longtime EPC graphic designer and artist, died from cancer on September 8...

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Advent Calendars

Last updated: Oct 14, 22

Do you love the countdown to Christmas? So do we. This well-known activity is fun for families and individuals. This popular tradition has evolved over time, with many different versions...

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Read A Book

Last updated: Sep 23, 22

September is Read A Book Month Challenge yourself: read a book weekly or discover a new author. There is no end to the adventures you can have when you open a storybook, and books are an excellent way to go...

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Christmas in July

Last updated: Jul 19, 22

The unofficial holiday Christmas in July started in the United States in North Carolina (read more on the origins of this new tradition). The celebration has...

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How to Detemine the Ideal Size for a Custom Embroidered Patch

Last updated: Jun 24, 22

How Big Should My Patch Be? The answer to this question is "it depends."  While there are some common sizes for specific groups, there is no one ideal size for a custom embroidered patch. Over the last years, we have been asked this...

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EPC Top Sellers

Last updated: May 05, 22

Check out our most popular items.

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Design a Patch Winners

Last updated: Apr 13, 22

Learn more about past winners of our design a patch contest. Thank you to everyone who...

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A Guide To 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Flags

Last updated: Mar 30, 22

Commonly Used Pride Flags The commonly used pride flags are the ones that we primarily see as products and are used by many people to identify themselves. Most of them are umbrella terms that encompass smaller, less-used terms (such as Transgender, Nonbinary, Asexual, and...

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Custom Embroidered Logo Patches

Last updated: Feb 09, 22

Do You Need Custom Logo Patches? Create your own iron-on or sew-on logo patches! E-Patches & Crests can transform an idea or existing logo and create embroidered logo patches for your business, group or club. Send...

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