It's called a String Block and you use what's called Foundation Piecing to do it.
The following pics are of my progress:
I was very impressed with it. It's very different. The one strange thing I noticed is how thick the fabric layers/block become as you go along. My only concern is that when I quilt it I will break a needle because of all the layers (especially with the seams). But I think the end result was absolutely beautiful.
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Mike.