There are many blocks that would lend themselves well to string piecing. The fan block is a good one. If you want to have the "blades" of the fan follow in the same arc as the fan there are a couple of tricks.
You will begin by working on a paper foundation. Unlike regular paper piecing you will work on the front or printed side of the paper.
Here is the way you piece the fan:
First draw a line through the center of the fan, diagonally. Begin piecing here by laying a "string" or strip of fabric right side up with the future seam allowance on the drawn line and covering the top arc of the fan. Pin the piece in place and make sure the piece extends to the bottom point of the fan. Pin at this point with the future seam lining up with the point.
Next lay another string on top of the original string matching the raw edges, pin through all layers.
Stitch from the top arc of the fan to just past where the bottom arc of the fan is. Flip open. Add another piece making sure it covers the fan and the future seam allowance is pined to the lower point.
Work on both sides of the original pieces, covering the entire fan.
I have attached a pattern of a fan block with lines draw in on it. I will have more examples that show how this is done. This is not a difficult block, but there will be more examples coming.
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