help identify this technique
 

This is the second quilt that I have created the blocks using this technique, but I don't know how to describe it. I'm sure the process has a name. I feel confident that someone will be able to identify the name if I can communicate my process coherently. It starts with a square base piece, and then I stitch a scrap of fabric, press, and trim. Then add next strip of scrap on top of that one, stitch, press, trim, repeat until section is filled. TIA

one more pic.

Looks like foundation strip piecing. Not sure if that is what it is actually called

Could we see a finished block please? It is definitely a type of foundation piecing.

I agree that it is foundation piecing.

Yup. It's foundation piecing. Sometimes called stitch and flip.

A variation of strip piecing IMHO. Would be an interesting finish and about out of the ordinary. Thanks for the mini tutorial. ;)

Seems you might be making a 'crumb' quilt. They're made by sewing scraps of fabric into blocks. It can be done with or without a foundation.

Looks like start of Eastern Sun Rise block , by Happy Turtle.

Also called string piecing on a foundation. Bonnie Hunter does this a lot, but usually with a paper foundation.

OK, hold on a second here. It’s sort of Foundation String piecing, but not really. Foundation string piecing is using a square of paper (which you later remove) or fabric (which becomes part of the quilt) and sewing strips of fabric to cover the ENTIRE size of the foundation. You then trim it to the size block you want.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ02NM9-USw

You’re showing something where you don’t cover the entire foundation. Is there a picture of the finished block?

Here's a pic of my design wall. Thanks for all the input! I'm not following a pattern. I just extrapolated from pic of Eastern Sunrise block by Happy Turtle. The link was not working, so I applied this technique to replicate. Not sure if it is the correct way to make this, but it works for me. I just don't know how to describe the process.

I have the PDF for that pattern, the instructions are for paper piecing. Your foundation piecing did the job so I'd just keep doing it that way. It's going to be a beautiful quilt.

I like that! I would like to see it finished. I tried to link to the free pattern but it did now work.

Try this link:
https://happyturtlequilts.blogspot.c...e-pattern.html

Unfortunately, the site wants you to log in with your Google account before you can download the pattern. I really like the idea since I do a lot of string piecing and this is something different. Guess I'll get out the ole graph paper. Might as well upsize a bit while I'm at it.

Just create one. It's free and you can choose to not use it after downloading the pattern.

I can't get the pattern to download.

I rather doubt anyone will be able to download the pattern from that particular website. It appears as though the blogger has to send it to you after you log in with your Google credentials, and the blog looks abandoned. The most recent post was over 4 years ago.

That is a neat pattern and looks like a fun project. Thank you PurplePansies for sharing the link.

Great idea GingerK to make your own pattern because it is very simple. I really like the layout and how the blocks are going together.
Thank you aashley333 for showing us how you are setting the blocks.

Here's the pattern I created. 8" square base. I just press a crease for the two guide lines. Has been working well. The first line is diagonal, and the second line is at a 60 degree angle(I just measure over 4.5" and mark)

It is going to be a beautiful quilt whatever it is called!

Did you use random width strips or are they all the same size widths?

Definitely random. You should see my workroom! I made a system for using the "scraps", which are more like the size of fat quarters. I grab from one small tub to use and place it in another tub. When original tub gets low, I switch. However, somehow I have about 4 different tubs at the moment, And, I've even trimmed 3" or so from new fabric to use! I tried to avoid white and black.
I have a 6.5" clear Dritz ruler that has been extremely functional when trimming. It is 1/4" thick, so I lay it where the strip looks best, then use washable marker to draw cut/trim line to the outside edge, and the ruler allows for SA. This allows me to be picky about which part of the scrap shows up.
https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-862-Sup...38&sr=8-3&th=1

I also use the clear ruler on the first "triangle" to trim excess from second triangle's side, leaving only 1/4" extending into the area. I'll go take a close up pic of one finished block. I hope to make the final 3 blocks today!

I would call this the semi string block. Interesting technique.

I was able to get in touch with the designer of this block & she has opened the link back up for those who want to print the pattern. She did say that if anyone uses the pattern that they give credit to Happy Turtle Quilts & tag @happyturtlequilts. I asked her if I could use the pattern for a charity quilt/blocks & she said yes with a credit to Happy Turtle Quilts for the design.

Hope this helps some of you who are looking to print out the pattern:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1J...ukfBIN_uM5lghw

For those of you who want to print out this block pattern, I was able to find the creator of the block & she has graciously changed the security settings on the link & now you can go there & print out the pattern. She did ask that if anyone uses the pattern in blocks or a quilt to please give credit to Happy Turtle Quilts for the design & if you share your work online please tag @happyturtlequilts. Here's the link to the pattern:


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1J...ukfBIN_uM5lghw

easy to get
 

I received the pattern in my email after I requested it. It came a day or two later.