August Block: String Quilt

I am getting closer to being caught up on my quilt blocks, this is August's block. I am not sure I understand the purpose behind this method. I think it is called foundation piecing? I am going to have to do some more research into why and when to use this technique. For my one block it seemed kind of odd. Could I not achieve the same look with out the paper? Are you supposed to use it with thin fabric? is my foundation supposed to have a layout design to it?So many questions :)

Happy Thursday to everyone. And a very special hug and kiss to my anonymous traveling commenter, we miss you lots.

Block of the month

4 of us local gals (and very close friends) are doing a block of the month quilt along. You can join us if you like. Just head on over to Christina's blog and join in. Christina is hosting the quilt along, she picked the block styles, with our blessings :) The first block was a zig zag pattern. It looks difficult but is super easy. My only tip is to make sure you use fabric colors that are contrasting enough so you can really see the zigs and zags. If I remember correctly Sheila, myself, and Sarah all switched our top and bottom fabric right before sewing to giving it extra definition.

If you really like the zig zag pattern head on over to Anna Maria Horners blog for a free tutorial on a zig zag quilt. It's beautiful.

edit: I forgot to mention that i used Amy Butler Daisy Chain fabric for my block, except for the last row. I know it's Amy butler I am just not sure which line it is from. I am hoping to complete a few more blocks from my 6 fat quarters of Daisy Chain.