Welcome to Camp Gertie
Hey campers! Believe it or not, today is our one-year Patreon anniversary. We’ve had the time of our lives bringing you fab new projects and videos every month, and getting to know you through live streams and virtual sewing circles.
To keep things fresh, we’re introducing a whole new theme for our second year. This space has now been transformed into Camp Gertie, and we’ve gotten a Troop Beverly Hills-style makeover. But don't worry, we're still going to be releasing the monthly projects you've come to know and love. We’ve updated the tiers to reflect some new benefits (turns out we do need those stinkin’ badges!) and we’ve added some fun new ways to connect with your fellow campers. Read on to learn more about our new theme and the ways the tiers are changing!
What’s Camp Gertie?
Come enter the friendship circle! You’re a Charm Scout now, and Camp Gertie is your new home away from home. Imagine a magical place where sewing machines whir all day, a million stars twinkle in the night sky, cute animals frolic, and friendship is the fabric that keeps us together. Join your fellow scouts in sewing class, roast a marshmallow over the campfire, take a dip in the lake in your cutest retro swimsuit, and fall asleep under the twinkling lights in the glampsite.
We’re a troop of sewing enthusiasts with a love of vintage glamour. And above all, Charm Scouts know how to feel the fantasy and make it a reality. We believe in exploring every inspiration to its fullest. Sewing is an art, and every artist owes it to themselves to dig as deep as possible into the wells of creativity and self-discovery.
Much like Phyllis Nefler in the ‘80s classic “Troop Beverly Hills'', we believe that being kind, fabulous, and resourceful all go hand-in-hand. As Phyllis famously said, “I started my new meaningful life today, and I bought a whole new meaningful wardrobe to go with it.” Charm Scouts believe that sewing is way more powerful than shopping (well, unless we’re talking about fabric shopping). Sewing is a skill that has been passed on for generations, and we love being a part of that herstory. We also love that our skills result in glamorous new wardrobes that make us feel like a million dollars.
What Does Being a Charm Scout Mean?
Every month at Camp Gertie, you’ll receive an inspiring new project and video to expand your sewing horizons. Education is one of the most important tenets of Charm Scout life, so we make sure to provide you with the tools necessary to advance your skills. You can also earn merit badges in everything from buttonholes to bias binding! Everyone loves a well-decorated sash, so make sure to choose the appropriate tier and read the fine print below.
Community is another of our main tenets, some might even say the most important. A Charm Scout is a friend to all and a sister* to every other Charm Scout, and we strive for cheerful kindness in all of our interactions, especially online. Meet your fellow scouts at monthly virtual troop meetings as well as other live events. We’re also introducing the Charm Scout Discord server, a place where you can chat with your fellow campers, share inspiration, and post photos of your latest projects.
Pick a tier and dive in...the water is fine here at Camp Gertie!
*(We say sisterhood because it aligns with our core beliefs of feminism, but all genders are welcome here! In fact, everyone is welcome here and diversity and inclusion are part of the Charm Scout way of life.)
But What About My Tier?!
Please see our home page for a detailed list at the new tiers and their benefits. Here are the changes for people who are already patrons. Please note that no billing changes will go into effect until the next billing cycle (March 1st). HOWEVER! If you change tiers now, you will only be charged the difference between your old and new tier:
The Rita ($3) tier will no longer be available to new patrons. It was our least popular tier and we’ve heard your feedback. If you’re in the Rita tier and wish to remain there, you are “grandfathered” in and can hang out there for the foreseeable future.
The Dorothy ($7) tier is now becoming the Daisy Scout Tier (still $7). Benefits remain largely the same. Please note that this tier does not receive monthly merit badges! So if you want to receive badges in the mail, please update to the all-new Rose Scout Tier ($10) by February 28th to make sure you receive all the badges.
The Print Princess ($14) tier will no longer be available to new patrons. If you’re in the Print Princess tier and wish to remain there, you are “grandfathered” in and can hang out there for the foreseeable future. We’ve made some changes to the way Charm benefits are structured, so please make sure to read the updated tier description. Please note that this tier does not receive monthly merit badges! So if you want to receive badges in the mail and remain a Princess, please update to the Print Princess Scout Tier ($16) by February 28th to make sure you receive all the badges.
The PDF Princess ($17) tier will no longer be available to new patrons. If you’re in the PDF Princess tier and wish to remain there, you are “grandfathered” in and can hang out there for the foreseeable future. We’ve made some changes to the way Charm benefits are structured, so please make sure to read the updated tier description. Please note that this tier does not receive monthly merit badges! So if you want to receive badges in the mail and remain a Princess, please update to the PDF Princess Scout Tier ($19) by February 28th to make sure you receive all the badges..
***So just to wrap up: you need to upgrade you tier by February 28th if you want to receive all the merit badges (which begin shipping in March). You will only be charged the difference between your new and old tier for upgrading upon choosing your new tier. On March 1st, you will be charged the entire amount for your new tier as usual.***
Tell Me More About Merit Badges
We’re so excited to be introducing a monthly merit badge based on the skills you learn in the monthly project. These adorable embroidered badges will be mailed to you by the end of the month. You must be in your tier at midnight on the first day of the month to receive a merit badge in the mail. If you sign up for a tier with merit badges after the 1st of the month, your first merit badge will arrive the following month. If we have leftover badges at the end of the year, we will put them in the Patreon exclusive merch store on my website (more coming about that soon!).
What if I paid for the year but want to upgrade my tier?
No worries! You can upgrade and you will only be charged the pro-rated annual difference between your old and new tiers.
Wait! I can pay for a year at once?!
Yes! We quietly introduced this benefit a few months ago, and I guess it’s time to really let the cat out of the bag! You can pay for a whole year in advance on your membership account. The biggest benefit to this is not dealing with monthly charges on your credit card, and the peace of mind knowing that your membership fee won’t be declined if you get a new credit card or your card expires. (So you won’t risk missing out on monthly merit badges!)
More questions?
Make sure to tune in to my Crowdcast later today! I'll be doing a live Q&A about the changes. You can always watch the replay later if you can't make it live.
I hope you love our new theme. It's going to be a great year!
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (228)
I can't wait as this will be my first month on Patreon❤️
Welcome!
Is it 1st January yet?????????????????? :P
As 2021 and the Charm Scout theme comes to a close - I just want to Thank You Gertie and All Your Team. Not only for your Professionalism, but for Just Being You and offering your style to the world. Being creative doesn't always go down well so it's been lovely to be part of a community where creativity rules. I have found being part of your Sewing Circle to be a Joy, and Pleasing to My Heart in an unexpected and Oh So Pleasant way. Keep on Being You Gertie and Whomever Encourages and Supports you - you all just Keep On Being You as well. I'm looking forward patiently/impatiently to next year's theme. Have some rest over Christmas. Blessings! Rosie (aka Bilby in Scouts) in Australia.
I second the sentiment! Love Gertie and the team!
Perhaps some more Men's designs too...? Love the Presley Shirt :-) . I just Love Everything :-) !
If you're willing to entertain suggestions for future makes, what about a pattern for pets? Like a dog/cat sweater with expansion options (hood, ruffled skirt, legs for PJs, etc.)? Hattie, Henry, Eli, and Elvira could be the models! I would love a Gertie original to make for my sweet chihuahua, Oatmeal.
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I wish I had know about this sooner, I'm so bummed I've missed out on all the cute merit badges!
Saaaaame
I'm absolutely loving the Halloween Extravaganza! Thanks for all your hard work.
Oh just joined, super excited!
If I was going to any Halloween event I would make the Morticia gown. Totally love it.
Hello, I just joined today. Super excited to be here :)
I’ve just upgraded from Daisy scout to rose, I’m loving the additional content. I’m loving the instructions, patterns and meetings.
I finally joined this week! I'm incredibly excited to be here.
G'DAY!!! I just joined up (FINALLY!) I'm a Vintage loving dame from Down Under. I am also the creator of the Facebook sewing Group "Those Darn Sew and Sews" that now has about 20,000 members from all over the world. I started sewing 8 years ago and from my first pair of dodgy PJ pants I was hooked! I'm so excited to be here! xoxooxoxo
I am soooo excited to be here! This is the BEST…
Yes, I so appreciate this opportunity!!!!!Many Many thanks!!!!
Thank you I wanted to send a note of appreciation for all the amazing work the CHARM team has done, and is still doing.
Hooray! I finally found you!!!
I’m so excited to be here !!
Oh well, Hope you have a nice birthday anyway! :)
Gertie? Are we having a special thingy for your birthday?? Any excuse for a PARTY!!
Is there no sneak peek for april?
I may have missed it but I never got my original camp Gertie patch. I didn't see a way to buy them on the charm pattern site, as a princess, how do I purchase them?
There is a link (to a private page on the charm-pattern site) in the post of February 1st; the one with the capelet pattern. It is in the text, so click on 'continue reading'. I didn't want to copy the link and mess it up, so sorry for these instructions.
Really excited to be part of Camp!!
Oh if it only were an hour or two earlier for us folks in Europe!😢
I don't might, but I'm a nightowl
I am all about scouts! I’m a leader in Boy Scouts and cub scouts and a volunteer in Girl Scouts! Be Prepared in my life motto
Can anyone who went from the Princess Tier PDF to the badge level tell me if any new posts have been added that explained things more? I’m just trying to figure out if I cant access info on that since I am not upgrading but would have liked to review any video info from Gertie on explaining or answering questions. Hope that made sense.
Crowd cast that was held on feb 1, should explain everything. It was live but you can watch the replay. I think you might have to have crowd cast to watch?
Omg I just watched Troop Beverly Hills, it’s fabulous!!! I want their printed sofa set!!!
I updated from Daisy to Rose too!
Upgraded from Daisy to Rose and I am PUMPED! This is such a cute idea and I love it ❤️
I just happened to upgrade from Print Princess to Princess Scout (Print) without thinking of the extra cost I'd have to pay for receiving the badges. If is clearly states the gift is from a company I'd have to pay an administrative fee of about $10 to pay the little tax for the gift value. I just saw the crowdcast and I understand that you can't do much about it, but could you somehow make it from a person, not a company, or would that also be against the law? I love the idea of badges, but not so much if they'll cost $10 every month. I understand it would be difficult, but could you send them with the yearly gift all 12 or how many there'll be? Had I listened to the part about import duties, I would have stayed a Print Princess. Oh, well, my bad for not thinking, I know. Loved the crowdcast and look forward to more, but I have to watch everything after the real event, time zones, you know. Now I have to get my printer to cooperate so I can make the capelet, it's lovely!
Wow that’s a hefty fee! Where do you live? I’ll look into sending without the company name. I don’t think we could hold them because it would just create a logistical nightmare to have some people receiving badges monthly and some yearly—it’s hard enough getting everyone’s correct addresses coordinated! We may potentially have some leftover badges to sell at the end of the year, so you could always hold out for that possibility!
I wanted to upgrade to the rose tier and I paid for the year. Is that effective for march or did I end up paying for the month of Feb twice? so new to this lol
How do I upgrade tiers? I’m new at Patreon lol
This is awesome and I can't wait to get the merit badges! When I first joined I agonised over whether to go for PDF or Print, and now I'm agonising all over again - I love the physical patterns in their pretty packaging but worry I'll mess up tracing them (I have yet to make any of the patterns I have purchased) but also worry about piecing together the pattern on printed paper? How does everyone else get on with PDF/Print patterns?
Ruth, I love the books that come with the print version too. I worry about messing up my patterns too but you can trace over them and have the best of both worlds. :) I trace over them and keep my original pattern intact. It may be extra work but this way if I have to make a different size it isn't ruined. I've used the pdf patterns too but like I said I love the full color instruction book that comes with Charm Patterns.
Sounds awesome !!! I am sooo looking forward to this !!!! Just upgrading my tier to get these lovley badges and making myself a uniform, too! I hope the badges will be shipped internationally, as I am not in the US?
All tiers are open to all countries :)
We used to have a caravan but I would have looked ridiculous in a cape like this. Other caravanners would have wondered what I was thinking! Nobody ever got dressed up. As I have said in another comment elsewhere this is something I would never wear. I'm beginning to wonder what direction this is all going. This is the first pattern I have hated though it does look wonderful on Gertie. Certainly not for me.
Oh it's definitely a little ridiculous, and that's part of the fun of it! As I've said before, if this month's project isn't for you just wait til next month! We have so many things in store and are delivering new content so consistently that I think we can keep everyone happy. Let's keep things positive! :)
Sounds like fun! Have just upgraded for the merits, as it should be lovely to play at being a scout. ;)
This is fantastic! I was a brownie when I was younger so they were the UK's version of girl scout and remember sewing my badges onto my sash with pride!
Hehe, I was a Brownie, too! I didn't have a sash, just had the badges on my sleeve. Was back in the 70s, with those little brown dresses and bobble hats. Never got to do any of the camping though, so here, I can fantasise.
Am I the only one who's anxiously waiting for that Discord server link? Haha, can't wait to meet you all ☺
Has the discord server link been released yet?
Beyond Cute! I can already see something with sparkle and shine for badges. I didn't get to join the girl scouts when I was young. This will be oh-so-much sweeter!
This is so so cute! I’m very excited!
I’ve been trying to justify signing up for a couple of months now and hadn’t quite convinced myself but as an actual scout leader, when I saw this, I couldn’t not. So excited!! May use being in a different country to go with a slightly different uniform colour though (pinks not my colour). Im super keen for that gorgeous hat. 😍
Yyyeeessssss I am in love with this! My sewing momentum was starting to slow down now that work is in full swing but this will absolutely keep me motivated to not give up!
Will the Camp Gertie Badge restocked on the web site store?
yes, she has ordered more
YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW EXCITED I AM FOR THIS! I can't wait to have a complete uniform! Im going to go buy metres and metres of pink and green in preparation!
By the time I realized the crowdcast was on, it was too late! But I am very excited for the year to come!
I’m so excited for this! I love that it’s all themed around helping others and being kind and inclusive online. Plus the outfits are super cute!! And thank you so much for shipping the badges internationally 💕
Will the merit badges be sent globally? Eg all the way down to New Zealand 🥰
I am in aus and it says up there somewhere they will ship them internationally :)
Is there a crowdcast tonight? How do I join it please? Thank you!!
There is a link in the 'Sneak Peak' post from yesterday :)
I've officially updated from Princess to Princess Scout pdf! And I am absolutely sure that this next year will be as great as last year. I didn't get to do all the crowdcasts, sewing circles, but I'm hoping to get to start soon!
I was curious how to access the Discord server or has that been set up yet?
Would also like to know
Hooray!!! Congratulations to Gertie & Melisha and YAY for all of us to embark on so much more fun and fashion! Can't wait to connect with everyone on the new Discord platform! <3
Just upgraded to Princess Scout print! Looking forward to new exciting things!
While I am devastated that my Dorothy tier is gone (my daughter's name!) I will be moving up to the Rose tier because I love roses 😍
Hi... looks great! I’m thinking about upgrading to the princess tier.. if I choose the tier with the printed pattern, how does it work with the discount? I can buy 3 patterns/year with the discount? I live in Belgium, so how much are the delivery costs if I buy a pattern? Thx!
A Charm Scout reads the instructions first! 😄
This is such a great idea. I'm really impressed. 😍
updated and excited!
As a Leader of a Girl Guide troop (Canadian girl here) I have been DYING for some merit badges of my own! This is literally the news I needed for 2021. Thank You SO much!!!
I am so EXCITED! Troop Beverly Hills was my favorite movie growing up. BEST UPGRADE EVER 💗🏕🪡🧵🌲
This is too fabulous! Camp Beverly Hills was one of my absolute favorite movies as a kid. I can't wait to collect my merit badges.
I'm so excited for this update! I really hope you show us how to make that military-style folded hat at some point. After all the different online platforms we have been using and now Discord, I vote for a technology badge thrown in too!
Such a fantastic idea!
Question, I'm currently in the grandfathered princess pdf tier, I have all except 1 of your currently released charm patterns and I'm sure some others may have all of them, do you think you'd be releasing at least 3 new ones this year?
We plan on releasing 4 this year. :)
This is so fun, what a great new theme! Super excited about the discord server too, I love discord! ❤️
Oh that's great to hear! Will be good to have members with some experience!
Question: are the badges posted internationally? I’m in Canada. Want to make sure before I upgrade (I’m currently in the grandfathered PDF Princess Tier). Thanks Gertie - as a former scout, I’m super excited for this! 🖤
Yes, in the new tier descriptions, under Rose Scout it says "Monthly merit badges: These will be shipped to you! We ship worldwide, just allow more time for international shipping."
I’m in the uk , will you be posting merit badges internationally or is this only for people in USA ?
All tiers are open to all countries
I absolutely love this new theme! So excited to feel more connected to the Gertie community and get badges.
I'm currently in the Princess pdf tier, and would probably upgrade but I'm in the UK. If we get stuck with customs charges (the admin fee is £15) can we go back later to the no badge version ? Even our government website doesn't tell us what the rules are currently, so there is no way of knowing if under a certain value will be ok.
You can always switch tiers at any time! My understanding of the custom charge situation is that we will be able to send rewards as a "gift" and since the dollar value is under a certain amount, you should not be charged customs fees in the UK--or anywhere that we've researched actually.
How exciting! Now I'm torn on whether to do the print or pdf tier!
I'm so excited!! I want to make the badge sash like RIGHT NOW! :)
Yay so glad I'm grandfathered in on the Rita tier! Most of these patterns are comparable to vintage ones I already own (plus I don't have a printer) so just learning from the videos is all I need :)
I love love love it all!! on my way to become a princess scout nowXX
So... I guess that summer playing animal crossing and your camping vacation have absolutely nothing to do with the new "theme"😂. Gertie, you never do disappoint your charm gang😍
This is the most adorable thing I have seen in soooo long!! All those conversations over the summer about camping and Charm Scouts has become reality. I am looking forward to this so very much!!!! 💕 💕 💕 💕
PDF Princess Scout Tier here I come! Can’t miss those badges 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I am *most* excited about the Discord server, I really need a place to chat with everyone!
Oh good! I think it will be really fun!
I just upgraded to Rose scout! I am excited to increase my sewing skill and knowledge and gain badges!
I am ggggaaaagggggging 😍😍😍😍💜💜💜💜 I’m so stinking excited
I'm confused about the badges. Will I have to prove something to receive them (like sending in a picture of a finished project), or will they be automatically sent in the mail if you are in a level that receives them? Or, will they all be an additional purchase on top of the monthly fee? And, what are the badges for? To put on anything you want?
No, you just need to be in a tier that receives badges at midnight on the 1st of the month. The badges will be mailed to you. They are included in the tier cost, along with shipping. The badge corresponds to a skill I teach in that month's project. You can put them on anything you want but we will be releasing a sash pattern for you to sew them onto and wear. :)
Omg I am so excited to learn all the gerdie skills!! I couldn’t resist the Princess upgrade! 💖✨🌹 2021 is a year of learning and growth in my sewing world 🪡🧵🤗
Me too!
PPPS i also need that dress and blouse and shorts set... hoping they’re part of our troop wardrobe patterns! 😻
Hi, didn’t see this yet! Perhaps I missed in the description, do we still have first access to retreats? (Is that the right word 🤔)
I took that out for this year only because I'm waiting to hold in person classes until we are all widely vaccinated against Covid. So it just doesn't seem like a benefit I can really promote this year unfortunately. :(
this is so fitting and so amazing! 💝 will we get a sash pattern for the badges? (edit: just read the tier descriptions so yay!) i actually have a 40s dress and sash i put sewing badges onto for halloween a couple years ago, so i was maybe gearing up for this! i obviously wanted some badges for my sewing! thanks, gertie! 🧵 ✂️ PS reading each post as fast as possible due to my hunger to know all the things i half expected to find something about a cute vintage bathing suit pattern! we will definitely need that, with a cover up and bathing cap! OH and speaking of caps - how about that scout hat?! eeeeeee 💖 PPS you ARE belle!!! 🌹
I can’t find the updated tier descriptions
If you go to My Membership, you can see your current tier and other tiers.
I asked on the fb page but there seems to be confusion about this as well over there. If you remain grandfathered in as a previous princess pdf do you receive all future charm patterns for the year or has it been reduced to 3 like the new princess scout tier?
Great question! You guys think of everything :) The grandfathered Charm rewards will go by the new system so you'll get the 3 coupon codes plus the free pdf from the $7 tier. It actually adds some flexibility since you'll be able to use it on new or old patterns. I will update those tier descriptions.
This is so great! I am a Daisy level girl Scout leader and I’m super into making my own uniform. The official one is super ugly.
I cannot tell you how excited I am for this. I am a life-time member of Girl Scouts, and to have the 'scout' theme combined with sewing? Cannot function, am in heaven.
My troop Beverly hills dreams are coming true!
Do you know (ish) how many full Charm Patterns you plan to produce every year? I loved the previous tier for receiving ALL the charm patterns and the patreon projects! Just don’t want to miss out.
We're planning on 4 for the next year so the PDF princess tier would cover you. We actually changed it to be more fair and flexible to patrons since we weren't able to release as many patterns as we hoped last year due to the pandemic. So this new system ensures that you get a voucher to be used on your own timeframe on either new or old patterns.
Just raised my pledge to the Rose tier!🥰
Most fabulous news I've gotten in a long time, so happy for this! And the category is "Dream Girl Scout - Extravaganza!"
I found two little dolls dressed as a Brownie and a Girl Scout at an antique shop this weekend. I almost pulled the trigger and bought them for the nostalgia. I put them back when I found a hoard of old sewing books. Looks like I don’t need the dolls anyway. I’ve already signed up for my FIRST crowdcast. I’m so excited to actually be a part of things. Yes, my husband is giving me weird looks because I’m so giddy about it 😂
Yey to all this!!! If we transfer to the new tier will we still have access to all the previous projects etc? I would be doing from princess pdf to the $19 princess?
Oh yes for sure!
So neat. I’m loving everything about this!
This is everything and more!
I am Super excited for this!!! I even shifted my budget a bit so I could upgrade to Rose Scout.
I love this so much! I've always loved camping and sewing. You are absolutely brilliant to put the two together and help us live out our fantasies! The photo shoot couldn't be more perfect with your freshly painted pink Shasta and matching outfits. Love, love love!
I am sooooooo excited about this!
How fun! Any chance one of the merit badges will actually be the Camp Gertie badge? Also, any chance part of a patreon add on could be the embroidery file so we can make our own?
You can buy the Camp Gertie badge here: https://charmpatterns.com/shop/charm-scout-badge/
This whole idea is delightful! I also want to say that the design of the badge is amazing. Love, love, love the thread spool marshmallows!
This Princess is now a Scout! I'm so in love with this the Camp theme, and I can't wait for all the badges. Also, LOVE your new profile pic, Gertie 💗
Sorry I posted that twice. Don’t know why.
Because it’s LOTS of fun!!! ❤️❤️❤️
This is all kinds of fun.
Oh my goodness- two of my favorites combined- sewing and camping!! And that caplet is giving me major Belle vibes so that’s gonna happen soon!!! 😍🥰❤️🎉😁 Thank you for keeping us set with so many fabulous wardrobe options!!!
This is all kinds of fun.
Ooh, this is so exciting! Will we also be receiving / be able to purchase a sash to sew the badges on or will we have to find one ourselves? Also, are the badges sew-on or iron-on? Can't wait to start receiving them! 😊❤️
Good questions! I'm thinking we'll do a sash patten at some point so we have somewhere to put our merit badges! The badges are sew-on. (I had a bad experience with iron on!)
Saw the changes and stayed as a now Scout pdf Princess! Love it & see you at tonight’s crowd cast xx
Will Camp Gertie have like a color coordination theme?? Just for planning purposes.... plus would tie us all together with an unofficial color scheme, maybe for future Scout meetings??? 😉
The official uniform colors are a light bubblegum pink with pine green accents :)
Upgraded! Good god I’m so excited it’s a little scary! Badges! I’m still requesting the slow and steady badge for scouts like myself! A little turtle in a beret could be cute! I can’t wait. Thank you so much Gertie. This is pretty exciting.
Yes! I need a badge for sewing 2-3 times every week and still only completing 5 projects a year...
I'm super stoked for discord. I love the sewing circles for the community of it all (even though I've never shared), and that is perfect to tie all us scouts together!
Okay... I've been OBSESSED with camp stuff for a few years and I'm SO EXCITED FOR THIS. I upgraded to Rose already!
Just updated my tier, I need those merit badges. Looking forward to the discord too, i miss out on the sewing circles because the time doesn't work out for me as I'm in the UK and am usually in or going to bed when they happen. Hoping to find others nearer my time zone.
Susan I am also the UK so maybe there is a chance to organise a sewing circle for an earlier time 😊
Ok this may be the push I need to MAKE TIME FOR MYSELF! It’s the therapy I need to stay sane since I’m doing remote learning/pretty much one on one with my 7th n 6th grader which takes a toll on this mama 😅 I’m bound and determined to put this chronic pain,fatigue, anxiety, depression and fibro flares in check and show them who’s boss this year! It’s time to make time for myself, push through, and start doing what I love again❤️ I’ve been in the top tier since this started and am excited to upgrade it for the badges!
Sending hugs!!! I’m home schooling my 15 year old and suffer from the exact same as you!!! Sending you so much love from bonnie Scotland!! It’s time for us to make time for us!! Hehehehe!!! Xxx ❤️❤️❤️
Question. When I upgraded from Princess to Princess Scout, the number of posts I could access went from 90s to 63? Did we lose access to something, or is it just a glitch?
Good question, I will check that out! Thanks for the heads up :) I might need to go back and update some settings.
Just upgraded from Princess to Princess Scout!
Upgrade complete and excitement at max capacity! :D Yay!
Sew Friends! I am so excited for this.
Question! For the Princess scout tiers - will that still line up with new charm patterns? Asking because I currently have ALL the charm patterns and the vouchers would go unused if there aren't many new charm patterns
We've changed it so you can use it on new or old patterns. They won't be timed directly with preorders, but you can save your voucher and use it when we release the next Charm pattern! So it just gives you more flexibility and there should be 4 new releases this year unless an act god intervenes again :)
I am fine with these changes as long as at some point we get access to a pattern for that cape you are wearing in your new profile pic...
ER MY Gosh! Is the new pattern a cape???? That is so cute! I hope so. Probably an extension to the swing coat to make it a cape.
I haven't been able to sew anything for myself since last March. Homeschooling has taken over anytime I used to have. I kept my Patreon and even upgraded since I believe one day I'll be able to make clothes again but I just don't want to upgrade again to receive badges I know I won't be able to actually take part in. I do love the patterns and the videos.
This camp fire girl has one request: please don’t make up sell cookies or candy 🤣
Upgraded! This is so fun! “Troop Beverley hills” was one of my favorite movies as a kid. I think I watched it a million times💕
I squealed! 💗 I’m so very exited for camp!
Very excited to be a Rose Scout!!
Will the badges be available to be mailed to Canada?
Yes, we ship worldwide :)
Well that took all of 2 seconds to upgrade! Squeal - SO EXCITED!!!
Yayyyy! Omg we've been talking about this on the FB group for years haha. I'm so excited and just upgraded!
Upgraded!! Love the idea of the new tiers and look forward to another wonderful year!
I’m so excited, I’m going to upgrade my tier
Yay! Just upgraded to the Rose tier!
I've just updated my tier, still says I'm on the lower one 🥺 but the pledge has upped though. Hopefully it'll update shortly ☺️ Super excited xx
Awesome thank you! Patreon is always a little weird on the first which is unfortunate for our launches! Let me know if it doesn't sort itself out within a couple days.
Am I missing something.... where does it give details of the new tiers... xx
I went into 'My Membership' and I could see the details of the new tiers in there :)
AHHHH!! I Just updated to the princess scout!! I'm so excited to see what this year brings. I don't know about anyone else but I'm ready to make a Charm Scout Uniform
yay!! so excited. always so appreciative of all the hard work you guys put in. all my love. xxx
Ooohhhhh I LOVE this!!!!! I am going to change my tier, this gives me so much joy!
Cool. I'm gonna try to be more involved in the community. I'm typically a lurker.
I am trying too!!! Hiya! I’m Angie from NJ. Long time gertie follower. Patron for a short while. Been sewing off and on for years-but no real formal knowledge-just me playing around as I go.
I *love* the makeover & look forward to learning & improving my skills! Happy to update! <3
Upgraded! So excited to get badges - a nice reward after sewing all my daughters’ brownie badges on!!
Upgraded to Rose 😃! This is the most girly thing i have done since i started dressing vintage 😄
So I just upgraded, got a confirmation email from Patreon... Does it charge twice for this months? The email says "your initial payment was successfully processed"... But I thought nothing is charged immediately, the changes effective for March... 🤷♀️
It will charge you just the difference between your old tier and your new tier (so just $3 if you upgrade from Dorothy to Rose Scout for instance)--that's a good point to make, and I will add it to the post. Unfortunately there's no way around that because you need to be in your tier by March 1st to receive the first month of merit badges.
Updated. Love this!!!
I just love that you are taking all of the joking about Charm Scouts and sewing merit badges and making it a reality. What an adorable makeover!
Updated! SO excited about this! Now, off to watch Troop Beverly Hills while I plan my next project
You took the words right out of my mouth!!
Upgraded!
Updated! Yay!
Eeeek so excited!!
Omg troop is one of my favorite movies! This looks so fun. Upgrading now! Congrats Gertie and Melisha on a new year of Patreon!
Updated I think. It still says pdf princess though.
How exciting!
Upgraded mine!
I love this new change! Love everything and just updated my position! I keep squeeking like a little girl!!
This look like so much fun!! I get to spend more time with all of you !!
Upgrade done love it
Oh this will be so much fun!!!!
Beverly Hills what a thrill!!!
Trying to upgrade and it won't credit me properly 😭 off to go contact support and wait for a response.
I’m so excited about this!!
YES! So excited to be a Charm Scout! And excited for the merch shop!!
This is such a cute idea! Upgrading now!
Upgrade done.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!! Iam literally watching the episode on youtube where you started talking about this about a year ago and i thought YES PLEASE! I SO needed this, thank you Gertie and Melisha, OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is AMAZING!! Just what I needed today : D
Troop Beverly Hills was one of my favorite movies! This is absolutely the best PDF Scout tier here I come!
Unfortunately I can‘t join the crowdcast today but I have a question about the new Rose tier. Can I join it although I‘m outside of the US because as far as I can remember it was possible to join the higher tiers last year but without receiving the physical benefit. I guess this will also be the same now for Rose tier? 😭
We ship worldwide! You can join any tier no matter your location. Just keep your mailing address in your profile up-to-date so you receive your badges and gift.
This is so great! 😭😭❤️❤️I hoping for post-covid live sewing camp events!
I am SO EXCITED! Charm Scouts!!
Love the new theme!! I unfortunately had to put my pdf princess on hiatus for a couple of months so I am bummed I didn’t get to receive the project planner. But I am back NOW! 🥳🥳
Yes, that happened to me too.
Sooo exciting! It feels even more like a gang now 😍
*upgrades without hesitation * 😍😍😍😍
How amazing! I'm totally upgrading asap!!
I'm so excited!!!
Going to upgrade now - but I'm curious, can we ALSO get that top "Camp Gertie Charm Scout" badge? Because it is ADORABLE.
So glad you asked! We have them available exclusively for patrons to purchase, and we'll be releasing more merch and "fun badges" throughout the year: https://charmpatterns.com/shop/charm-scout-badge/
This is so nice!!! This will encourage us to keep sewing in order to get the badges!! I am going to upgrade my patreon!!!
This is so much fun!!!!!! So excited about this!
I immediately upgraded to the $10! Super stoked about this!
AMAZING!!!! I needed a pick me up today!!! And this is it!!!
This is so cool I’m screaming! 😍😍😍
This is fabulous! 😍
LOVE this !😍