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03-22-2011, 09:32 AM

carollucy

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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?

03-22-2011, 09:33 AM

Grammy o'5

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

03-22-2011, 09:35 AM

crafty_linda_b

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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

03-22-2011, 09:35 AM

DebsShelties

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Welcome from Virginia

03-22-2011, 09:35 AM

cmagee84

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

03-22-2011, 09:39 AM

carollucy

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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.

03-22-2011, 09:46 AM

MilyLily

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Hello neighbor to the north!

03-22-2011, 09:47 AM

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Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

03-22-2011, 10:22 AM

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Welcome from Michigan.

03-22-2011, 10:25 AM

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reeskylr

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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!