Heathermom2opmc

I was gifted a bunch of jungle/vine/ocean like batik 2.5 inch pre cut fabric strips along with a huge box of fabric. I started a quilt as you go quilt that uses large 18 inch blocks. 4 corner blocks will be a jungle themed print. Apparently my math was off and I am short on 2.5 inch strips. I had my daughter go to JoAnn's and pick up a jelly roll of "batik"---but it isn't even the same kind of fabric. The JoAnns is 100% cotton much heavier weight. What is the batik I have?? I don't even know how to look for it bc if it isn't 100% cotton or doesn't say what it is made from, how do I find it. I have never used batik before-----Help!!

(first and last strip are cotton matching the jungle theme print--those are not batik)

toverly

I think most batiks are all cotton. They are usually a very fine weave. I know JoAnn's carries a line of batiks that is coarser. Still cotton but a more open weave. I have used them both. Though I prefer the finer weave.

Quiltwoman44

great photos. hopefully someone will come in soon and recognize some of the prints.

RN-Quilter

Those are Indonesian Bali Batiks...I have some of those fabrics in my stash.
I am too far away to help, but you may find some at Hoffmans or Keepsake Quilting.

Kitsie

Just google for "Indonesian Bali Batiks". It is the name of a "company".

Indonesian Batiks

www.indobatiks.com

cashs_mom

There are also rayon batiks. Here's some ideas on how to do a burn test. You might be able to ascertain if it is cotton or rayon. https://www.wearingwoad.com/determin...nown-material/


Also, all batiks are by no means equal or the same. There are almost endless different color combinations and designs.

bungalow59

The jelly fish batik looks like Robert Kaufman. Perhaps the others are from that line as well?
Good luck.