Hi - I am making a fan quilt and need a couple of tips - whats the best way to attach the fan to the background? Applique or piece the curve?

I have no idea, but want to welcome you to the Quilter's Message Board.

Hi Carol & welcome to the board...I enjoy hand applique so that would be my choice..I consider it my therapy....just depends on what you like to do..
Happy Stitchin' Linda B. sittin' & quiltin' on the Cal-Ore border

Welcome from Virginia

Welcome from someone who lived in WI and loved it!! Wish I was still there. Sorry, no help with your question!

My quilt is king size - 56 fans, so I am leaning toward machine applique if I can find a stitch that works well. The fans are made of 45 different oriental fabrics.

Hello neighbor to the north!

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

Welcome from Michigan.

Hello! I made a fan wall hanging that was a cat body and tail. It was all appliqued onto the block. If you piece curve, it's a little tricky, just pin it a lot!

Machine applique, I have done it by hand, and it works, but only if you do a few.

Welcome I'm from near Sparta WI

Enjoy

hello from virginia

Thanks, what do you think - a simple zig zag stitch or something fancier. My machine only does small "decorative stitches" Nothing very showy.

Welcome!

Hello from Minnesota. Welcome.

welcome from wis

Howdy and Welcome from Kentucky! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/s...um/welcome.gif

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

Another Michigan welcome!

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
Which ever way you are most comfortable using :D