Need Help with Fan Block
07-15-2022, 07:53 AM
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07-15-2022, 04:30 PM
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bkay - if you can find a grandmother's fan block pattern with the strip in, please share it. I have looked and looked.
thimblebug - here is the back.
I have picked the block apart and see that the strip is a curved piece. Once the strip was picked out, I tried the two pinks behind and the light pink wins. I guess I'll trace the strip carefully onto template material and use that to cut out strips for the block because without it the dark blue centers don't fit. I've started sewing the fan blades into pairs and this will make twenty blocks, so that isn't such a terrible amount of cutting curves even if it's a struggle.
Thanks for the tips. I found a tutorial that shows how to attached a curved piece around the top of the fan to square the blocks and I think that's the route I'll take, applique not being my favourite activity.
thimblebug - here is the back.
I have picked the block apart and see that the strip is a curved piece. Once the strip was picked out, I tried the two pinks behind and the light pink wins. I guess I'll trace the strip carefully onto template material and use that to cut out strips for the block because without it the dark blue centers don't fit. I've started sewing the fan blades into pairs and this will make twenty blocks, so that isn't such a terrible amount of cutting curves even if it's a struggle.
Thanks for the tips. I found a tutorial that shows how to attached a curved piece around the top of the fan to square the blocks and I think that's the route I'll take, applique not being my favourite activity.
07-27-2022, 04:04 PM
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Help with fan block -- my method
Originally Posted by b.zang
I think this is a fan block, although I can't find anything similar online. I was gifted a bunch of pre-cut pieces to assemble this block but am missing the strip between the fan blades and the curved center quarter piece. There are two pieces of fabric in my stash that I think could work. I'd appreciate advice on which one, though.
I will pick out the assembled block to see whether the strip is straight or curved. I can't find anything online about a block like this.
I will pick out the assembled block to see whether the strip is straight or curved. I can't find anything online about a block like this.
I do a curve top by squaring it off.
1. Fold your fan in half.
2. Draw the top of the fan onto freezer paper.
3. Fold freezer paper in half to get the full fan Or just fold your fabric and cut out on the fold. This is the top portion of the fan for squaring off the piece adding extra on both sides as it will need to curve around some.
4. Cut the square top to the size you want your block to be in the final size with your fan also laying on the fabric to get the correct measurement.
5. Don't Forget to add your seam allowance to all edges.
6. I always baste my pieces so they lay perfect and it is easier to rip out if needed.
7. Once it is right for you, Machine stitch the fan to the top and the one side.
Enjoy.
Grandma Never sewed anything on the machine and Momma did only once. I quilt everything on the machine starting in the center and working out using a regular large embroidery hoop to keep everything tight.
Hope this helps. It works for me but I have never written out the directions before. Try it with a scrap before doing the actual quilt to be certain it works for you.
