String piecing is a type of foundation piecing, where fabric is sewn onto a backing material -- the foundation. The technique gets its name from the long strips of fabric that are used -- the strings, which are sewn randomly to a permanent foundation that's typically cut from muslin.
Learn How to String Piece
From Janet Wickell, About.com
String Piecing Basics
String block cut into quarters and then reassembled into a square block with a different configuration.
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