Batiks-Love or Hate Them
02-14-2012, 03:53 PM
#31
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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.
02-14-2012, 04:29 PM
#33
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I like batiks but wouldn't go out of my way for them. Have used a couple as accents in my quilts but don't see myself ever making an entire project with them. Guess I'm just more traditional. Have seen some beautiful quilts made with batiks, however.
02-14-2012, 04:51 PM
#34
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I not into batiks either. I have a few remnants which I think was a scrap bag from Keepsake quilting & a layer cake of batiks that I use in applique & landscapes. I've seen pictures of some beautiful batik quilts...but when I look at the bolts of fabric I can't imagine using them in anything...that's why I buy small amounts. Maybe someday I'll learn to love them!
02-15-2012, 04:11 AM
#37
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I think there are certain quilts that just look so awesome with Batiks! Here is an example: I hope the attachments work.
This pattern is "Think Inside the Box" and the batiks make it look like Japanese lanterns. (At least I think so) :-)
This pattern is "Think Inside the Box" and the batiks make it look like Japanese lanterns. (At least I think so) :-)
02-15-2012, 04:14 AM
#38
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I will admit I like the way many of them look but as a handquilter I hate quilting them. So many of them are very tightly woven and the layers of color make it hard to get a hand needle through them. I fell for one of those jelly rolls of batiks and took it on my last quilt retreat. I will admit that I only got it half pieced and it will probably lay around until I get desperate enough to finish making the top.
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