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02-15-2012, 10:40 PM

#91

corkygal

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I was just talking to my best friend that I quilt with about batiks. She loves them and I hate them. Like DonnaC they do not inspire me at all. First I do not like colours blended together and I am very traditional and like quilting historical quilts. Batiks just don't float my boat - but some of the quilts are stunning!

02-15-2012, 11:10 PM

#92

connie_1936

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vondae

I know most of you are going to think I'm looney, but, I just do not like the batiks. I don't know why, they just are not my thing. Is there anyone else out there who shares my dislike of them or am I the only one? I read and see, how many of you use and rave about the batiks and I just can't get worked up about them. I have spent quite a lot of time in the fabric stores looking and touching them, hoping it was something I could overcome. Hope!!! SO,I was just wondering if I am in this boat alone or if others are sinking with me? Ha Ha.

have to agree with you. i don't even like the feel of them.

02-15-2012, 11:19 PM

#93

mayday

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They don't impress me much ,but was tempted and NEVER again, when washed/ironed they stretched SO MUCH that I thought I was crazy and had to use tape measure to confirm I wasn't .

02-16-2012, 04:07 AM

#94

Krystyna

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Depends on the batik. I do not love muddy ones. Love intricate ones with rich coloring. Do not love batik prices.

02-16-2012, 04:26 AM

#95

#1piecemaker

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I wasn't too crazy about them at first but I have discovered new things that I can do with them. So, I'm like some of the rest of you. I like it all!

02-16-2012, 04:41 AM

#96

Anna O

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I didn't like batiks for years. Then I started liking them and now I'm hooked. Tastes change, so give it some time. No big deal - no one said you had to like them!

02-16-2012, 05:13 AM

#97

quilt3311

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Love them AND hate them. Love the rich colors and hate the price. (of course there isn't many fabrics I don't like) grin. For applique they make beautiful flowers.

02-16-2012, 06:06 AM

#98

sewbizgirl

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I love them. Too bad a whole thread needed to be started about hating something. We all have our dislikes, why not focus on our "likes" instead, in a public forum?

02-16-2012, 06:39 AM

#99

Landers

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It took me about 4 years to start liking them! Take your time.

02-16-2012, 06:56 AM

#100

ShowMama

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

....what I do NOT like is all the new MOD stuff...large floral busy stuff...

I'm in total agreement on that! The new MOD prints are just way too gaudy for me and the colors aren't particularly appealing. When I see a quilt made with a lot of those fabrics, it seems like the prints are way too busy, run all into each other, and the block pattern is lost in all the busy-ness. I'll stick to much simpler prints.