lynnie

i've mixed them too. comes out great.

Patchworkbarb

Here is one that I did mixing batiks and grunge fabric[ATTACH=CONFIG]572101[/ATTACH]

MarionsQuilts

I have heard the same at some quilt shops - OMG you mix? I'm like, um, yes, it's still cotton! I've heard it's not "traditional" to mix batiks and cottons!

Felinefanatic - what a beautiful quilt with the cats!!!! Just gorgeous!

I mix them up all the time! I did it for my bali star wedding quilt! Here's what it looks like (un-quilted as of yet)

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quilterpurpledog

I do it frequently because the batiks add a dimension to quilts that just be achieved any other way. I especially like to use pieces that have more than one color that compliments more than one other fabric in the quilt.

wishfulthinking

Edyta Sitar has made quite a career specifically mixing batiks with quilting cotton.

AVFD215

I like batiks, but do not think I have ever made a quilt with just batiks.

SoftBlockLady

I like the way they mix with each other........................what about broadcloth and cotton together?????

popover

If you like it----do it!

benndm

Thank you all for your input. It's very helpful.

Faintly Artistic

[ATTACH=CONFIG]572114[/ATTACH]This pillow is a mix of regular cotton, homespun, and batiks. I like mixing it up, adds a lot of variety. Edyta Sitar is a master of mixing batiks in her quilts. I originally thought a batik quilt had to be ALL batiks until I saw her work and was inspired to try it....