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    Old 06-03-2010, 06:14 PM
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    Thought I'd try this out. Think I like the unwhacked ones better.

    Before the whacking.
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    After the whacking.
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    Too pretty to whack.
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    Old 06-03-2010, 06:16 PM
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    Funny you should post this. But I just read through a whack book and they recommend you stay away from batiks for this type of project as there isn't enough contrast in the fabric to make it interesting.

    I have to agree I like the un-whacked blocks better too.
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    Old 06-03-2010, 06:16 PM
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    Me too! The others are too much of an optical illusion, kind of hard on the eyes! I'm sure others will disagree with me, jmo!
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    Old 06-03-2010, 06:17 PM
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    I agree with you!! Gorgeous fabrics!! :thumbup:
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    Old 06-03-2010, 06:18 PM
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    un-whacked looks better.
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    Old 06-03-2010, 06:19 PM
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    I'm a precision nut. I like 'em better unwhacked. Next time you can try just mixing up the blocks on the first sewing. No, you don't get the diagonals. Who needs 'em when you have such great fabric choices. Just love the batiks.
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    Old 06-03-2010, 06:22 PM
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    The whacked ones might look better if you put them purple to purple, ect. It might make an interesting illusion, worth a try to give it a turn.
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    I agree, unwhacked. They are really pretty.
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    Old 06-03-2010, 06:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by Pam
    The whacked ones might look better if you put them purple to purple, ect. It might make an interesting illusion, worth a try to give it a turn.
    I like the unwhacked ones but I would like to see Pam's suggestion too!!!
    Those batiks are luscious!!!:D:D:D
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    Old 06-03-2010, 06:29 PM
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    Hmm, I'm the oddball here, because I like them both. :lol:
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