Ziggy Quilt

Ziggy, aka the “this thing is never going to be done” quilt, is finally finished. 

The idea was to use up the remaining fabric from Spike Strip (here)

and get more practice making different types of half rectangle triangles (HRTs).

“B” HRTs

HRTs are different from half square triangles (HSTs) in that HSTs are all made the same way and can be rotated into whatever position your design needs. 

Adding “A” HRTs

HRTs are either right-leaning or left-leaning, no rotating one into the other, and you need to plan which one you need where. 

And why was this ‘never ending’? It was supposed to be a quick, short quilt, just a practice drill and on to other things. 

But I didn’t like the half-row arrowhead-y things ⬆️ …

and then it was too skinny and out of proportion (38x61” is not pretty) …

and I might as well use up allllll the remaining fabric …

45x61”

Yeah. It’s finally done - there are exactly two 4x8” pieces of fabric left. Hooray! - and hubby and I both love it. (It’s still going to charity unless someone I know wants it . . . Speak up if that’s you!)

Things to remember for next time: fabric pieces must be 2:1 ratio- don’t try to fudge it. 

When sewing triangles together, leave a 3/4 to 1” “dog ear” on either end rather than the usual 1/4”. 

To trim up, place ruler and cut slight amount off top and one side; flip entire block and slide ruler to correct size, then trim remaining 2 sides. 

Good BlocLok HRT videos here.