Ghastly Ghouls and Zombies

Zombie Mini-Quilt or Table Topper Graphci

Zombie Mini-Quilt

Here are general directions to make a 28″ square Zombie Mini-Quilt. There is a pattern at the bottom of this page that gives more details.

In this pattern, you have the option of using a specialty ruler, called an On-Point Ruler by Quilt in a Day to make the Triangle in a Square block.  (You can also use the Accuquilt die #55770 )  The piecing of this block is tricky the first time. Take your time! Full instructions are in the pattern, or you can download the technique sheet below. Both the pattern and the technique sheet include a paper-piecing template.

See the Triangle On-Point Tutorial here.

Zombies Ahead Sign

Fabric Requirements

  • 5/8 yard Zombie Flesh (mine is a mottled batik, which did not show up well in the pictures)
  • 1/4 yard Background
  • 5/8 yard Zombie Flesh
  • 1/4 yard Zombie Smile and Eyes
  • 1/8 yard Zombie Nose
  • 5/8 yard Zombie Eyebrows and Hair, Border and Binding

This quilt is made almost entirely of Triangle On-Point Blocks.  Following the directions from the ruler, the technique sheet, or the Tutorial, make these blocks:

Block A:

Make (4) of these blocks, press, and square up to 6-1/2″.  These are the Eyebrow blocks.

Block A in the Halloween Zombie Quilt Tutorial
Make (4) Block A’s

Block B

Make (2) of each of these blocks for a total of 4. Press, and square up to 6-1/2″. 

Zombie-Block-B
Make 2 of each Block B

Block C

Make (2) of these blocks, press, and square up to 6-1/2″.  That’s the Flesh fabric in the center – it did not show up well in the photographs.

Zombie-Block-C
Make 2 of Each Block C

Block D

Make (1) of these blocks, press, and square up to 6-1/2″.  That’s the background fabric in the center.

Zombie-Block-D
Make 1 of each Block D.

Rows and Rows of Zombie Blocks

Row One in the Zombie Mini-Quilt Tutorial
The first row makes the zombie’s eyebrows.
Row Two in the Zombie Mini-Quilt Tutorial
The second row in this Zombie mini-quilt makes the eyes and the nose.
Rows Three and Four in the Zombie Mini-Quilt Tutorial
The third row makes the bottom of the nose and the beginning of a very wicked smile. The Fourth row makes the chin.

Here’s My Zombie

Add a black border to make the hair and frame the face. I will be quilting details in the face to make it stand out from the background a little better. I think this will end up as a table topper, although I might put it on the front door Halloween night.

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18 thoughts on “Ghastly Ghouls and Zombies”

  1. He is definitely a ghastly ghoul…love him! As a fan of zombie movies, this guy makes such a creepy fun block. Thanks for sharing your great tutorial!

  2. Wow, that’s an impressive zombie quilt. In the right colours, I can definitely see creepy clown, too.

  3. Good morning! Your zombie does look rather friendly! I’ll bet that smile has fooled many of folks . . . the fools. Very cute and creative. Thanks for sharing with us. ~smile~ Roseanne

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