Batik or not to Batik that is the question!!

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04-30-2010, 01:23 AM

#51

quiltin mimi

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I have that fabric! Used it on one of those sweatshirt jackets, and now I'm using the leftovers for a "scrappy" batik quilt. It was so enjoyable to work with.

04-30-2010, 01:37 AM

#52

Quilt4u

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I LOVE batiks.

04-30-2010, 04:29 AM

#53

zactanls

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MegsAnn

Oooh the one you found is beautiful! I haven't used batiks much 'cause they often cost more and are on sale less than other quilting fabrics. But I joined the batik block exchange recently and now I think I'm hooked! Beware. Once you buy one, you'll want more.

Can you tell me where the batik block exchange is - I've heard of it and would like to join also

04-30-2010, 04:35 AM

#54

MegsAnn

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Sure zactanis. Here's the link: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-41012-1.htm

04-30-2010, 06:38 AM

#55

lady.quilter

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I love batiks. The quilts that I keep for myself tend to be batiks :)
But beware, the colors can occasionally run when wet. I have a beautiful bag made from batiks and it got rained on and the colors ran a bit on the seams and strap. But my 2 lap quilts are fine, I guess since they have never been out in the weather lol.

04-30-2010, 06:50 AM

#56

Beachbound

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shaverg

I have pretty much swore off batiks because I hand quilt. I will use them in very small amounts.

I hand quilt too but don't have any trouble with batiks, even when using a batik also for the backing. Of course, after hand quilting a queen size quilt made of home decor fabric I guess batiks are no problem! Yep, a lady wanted a queen quilt & purchased 80% decor fabric fr it, now THAT was hard to hand quilt!!!

05-06-2010, 07:42 PM

#57

coolcat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katier825

I love batiks too! I lean towards blues/purples/greens, but am slowly expanding my color selection to do a quilt I have in mind.

Make yourself a small project, wall hanging, tote bag or something...then you'll really be hooked! :)

I think batiks are just too gorgeous. I am doing one of McKenna Ryan's art quilts in batiks. She suggests machine quilting to hold all the fusible pieces on. The blocks I have made so far is stunning.

05-06-2010, 07:49 PM

#58

coolcat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quilt4u

I LOVE batiks.

Oh, so do I! My friend is making a baby quilt out of batiks for her first expected grandbaby. As much as I love batiks, I do have to say I am quite disappointed at the look of this quilt. I think the colors & blocks weren't wisely choosen but that doesn't usually matter with batiks. Something about it just isn't right but I can't put my finger on it.