yolanda

Question to the group - I am making pinwheel blocks --- I have some really pretty light blue with little white stars batik and am planning on getting the red next week..... I may also add some dark stripe blue batik ... does anyone object to batik blocks or would you prefer printed cotton? :-) I am so excited for this swap :-)

BrendaB

I don't know much about batiks, actually nothing, lol, but I would welcome whatever you come up with. Sounds really nice. :-)

BATmama

Hi I've just started working with batiks and the first thing that I have learned is to make sure you set the color with something like retayne or synthrapol before you start your project. This is because of the fabric being hand dyed it will occasionally shed excess dye when washed. Hope this helps.

benndm

I think batiks would be fine as long as they fit the r w b theme

yolanda

Thanks everyone - I will be sure and use the retayne when I pre-wash.

Karen

I don't see any problems with batiks! They come in some really great colors!

yolanda

Hi Karen! Your in this swap? Ha and your busy cutting squares for me? :-) I have my blue but need to get red..... soon...

yolanda

I LOVE it!

Karen

Hi Yolanda!! Yes I am busy cutting squares!! I can't seem to pass up a good swap though!

yolanda

me either :-) i have never participated in a block swap before wandering into this board... i still to to find some red to go w/my white/blue ... I am finishing one donation quilt before I start on my pinwheel blocks