I found this pattern at Five Little Monkeys and it turned out to be as much fun as it appeared to be! The pattern said that, if you followed the instructions exactly, none of the strips would try to line up, and that was right! This means the only thing to “match” is the corners where the blocks come together, but really, the blocks are big so that was easy. Easy and fun–that’s what we like!
Here’s the first quilt I made from the pattern. I thought at first that the blocks needed sashing. However, that was not an improvement, so I removed the sashing and just added a border. The blocks are about 15″ square, so this was a good size quilt.
The second quilt is for Quilts of Valor and will be just the right size without a border. This is just a picture of part of it so the pattern of the strips shows. It isn’t finished yet.
And finally, here is a quilt I made to be used on one of our twin beds with a pillow sham. 
This is an excellent pattern for using 2.5″ strips, either from scraps or a jelly roll. The instructions are clear and work well if they’re followed carefully. I recommend it!
These folks developed the Stripology ruler so they recommend it, but it isn’t necessary for this pattern. Here’s a source for the pattern if you can’t get it at your LQS.
Zippy Quilts 
Very nice! GE Designs seem to be very popular, and I have a half dozen quilt-y friends who think that ruler is the best ever. I love what you made for Quilts of Valor, mostly because of the colors – patriotic fabrics aren’t needed to make it successful. Well done for finding a design that’s a great use of scrappy strips. It’s quite effective.
Thank you, Linda! It’s Sunday so I must be about to email you 😀
I’m buying this pattern for sure!
Most of my scrap strips from previous projects that I’ve kept and then my current pink quilt I’m working on (a scrappy 9 patch with alternating Piglet blocks) already accrued loads of pink strip scraps…SOOOO This pattern is a perfect ‘quick’ solution to finally getting them stitched into a fast (yay, for me as a turtle quilter!) donation quilt. Mille Grazie, Zippy!
Hi Laura! Good to hear from you! I hope you enjoy the pattern as much as I did. That said, it took me “a minute” to figure out that one block in the finished quilt is made from TWO blocks in her initial instructions–one of each size. You’ll see what I mean when you get the pattern. I look forward to seeing your quilt(s)!
Thanks for the head’s up!
very cool. Matching is not my strong point
Awesome quilts and the name of the pattern makes me laugh! The quilts work well without sashing.
Thanks 😀
Great stashbusters, Zippy! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks for reading and commenting 😀
A funky, well-named pattern. It reminds me of a monkey puzzle, for some reason. Not one, but three, quilts?! Zippy indeed.
I did enjoy this one, but 3 probably is enough 😀