- Mar 8, 2023

International Women's Day

I am so honored to be able to share with you today a FREE Quilt block in honor of International Women's Day!

I always try to live my life by lifting up others around me. We have a saying at Bee Sew Inspired, "Lift As You Rise," and today is all about doing just that!

Are there women in your life that you want to lift up? Women that have inspired you personally, creatively, spiritually???

This Crown Block pattern coincides with celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day alongside my friends at Riley Blake Designs and is completely FREE for the month of March 2023!

Our crowns come in all shapes and sizes -- let's support and celebrate them all. What will you make for your favorite quilty princess or queen?"

If you are inspired to take it one-step further, why not sew up a princess or queen block from our "Enchanted" pattern series.

The Queen Quilt Block is regal and sophisticated, but also fun and playful. Perhaps she represents the matriarch in your family, or maybe the littlest princess in your life? The Queen Block is traditionally pieced and fun to assemble. Choose your favorite fabrics and colors, including skin and hair color, for a person touch. Embellish the quilt block with hand embroidery, buttons, trims or jewels!

The Lady in Waiting Block pattern finishes at 18" x 20" and is traditionally pieced. What fabrics will you choose? Will you embellish her dress, face or hair using hand embroidery stitches, beads, buttons or ribbons? Make the block pattern into a pillow, a bag, a wall hanging or set it aside for the FULL QUILT at the end of the year! Imagine the possibilities!

The Princess Quilt Block is whimsical and fun! Who does she represent in your life? Perhaps the littlest princess in your life? The Princess Block finishes at 18" x 20 and is traditionally pieced and fun to assemble. Choose your favorite fabrics and colors, including skin and hair color, for a person touch. Embellish the quilt block with hand embroidery, buttons, trims or jewels! Imagine the Possibilities!

Let's get creative! Just gather the supplies below, then download the pattern and letter labels. Don't forget to share your Story Block on social media using the hashtag #BSImakersclub and tag @beesewinspired.

Supplies:

For the fabric we used Sparkler designer basic by Melissa Mortenson (Polka Dot Chair).
Sewing Machine
Rotary Cutter
Quilting Ruler
Self-Healing Mat
Iron and Wool Mat