Ghastly Ghouls and Zombies

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.

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 B

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

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.

Block D

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

Rows and Rows of Zombie Blocks

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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