Ideas or thoughts - Batiks mixed with solids

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05-09-2016, 04:32 PM

#41

Melspoon

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I would mix them if they looked good together. Also, sometimes the solid really allows the batiks to shine.

11-16-2016, 06:16 PM

#42

Judygilchrist

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anael

I do that all the time. Here's one I made (still needs to be quilted), only batiks and black solid for sashing and borders.

I love the look of stained glass that the batik fabric portrays in this quilt. Is there a pattern available for download?

11-16-2016, 07:48 PM

#43

Irishrose2

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I prefer the intensity of a solid black with batiks. I have done at least 4 quilts with batiks and very black sashing - no washed out blacks for batiks.

11-16-2016, 08:32 PM

#44

QuiltnLady1

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I mix batiks and regular fabric all the time, no problem. I do test the batiks for color fastness since I have learned the hard way that when I press batiks with steam they sometimes bleed on the ironing board cover.

08-18-2018, 06:18 PM

#45

Mydlw

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This is my first time posting to this site. So forgive me if I am not correct. Aneal, did you use a pattern for this stained glass quilt? Also, what line of batiks did you use? It is stunning. Thank you.

08-18-2018, 06:23 PM

#46

maryb119

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I mix solids and batiks all the time. So far...the quilt police have not shown up at my door.

08-18-2018, 07:26 PM

#47

cashs_mom

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There aren't many rules in my quilting room. Mostly I use the "if it looks good, do it" theory.

08-18-2018, 11:38 PM

#48

margied

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i use a black batik. I just really love batiks and like keeping it all batik.

08-19-2018, 12:10 AM

#49

Monale

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mydlw

Mydlw, welcome to the board! You have "resurrected" an old thread from 2012 here, so chances that Aneal (who isn't the original poster) sees this, are slim. However, I checked for you: She still is active on the board (was last online earlier today). So I suggest you PM her (= send her a private message). Go to her post, click on her name and then on "Private Message".