Tell me about Batiks
#11
Originally Posted by Lori S
I doubt I would use batiks for a baby quilt without washing the fabrics first. Aside from the issue of bleeding, these are fabrics that are not "manufactured" in a traditional manner, and may still have a good deal of chemical residue . I have noticed on many occasion when I am steam pressing a noticable distictive odor in the fabric.
So best, if you a making a baby quilt, to play it safe on all issues and prewash the fabric.
Oh one more note... They do tend to fade quicker than most fabrics.
So best, if you a making a baby quilt, to play it safe on all issues and prewash the fabric.
Oh one more note... They do tend to fade quicker than most fabrics.
#12
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I adore batiks. 1/2 of my stash is batiks. However, I am a confirmed pre-washer of all fabrics for many reasons only one of which is bleeding.
So why not pre-wash if your afraid of bleeding?
I pre-wash reds and purples twice. With a dye catcher.
So why not pre-wash if your afraid of bleeding?
I pre-wash reds and purples twice. With a dye catcher.
#14
I love batiks too! However, After seeing a green and purple batik BLEED onto a friends quilt, I Launder every batik I bring into my house. I have had some turn the water a very brilliant color, and some that I thought would bleed did not. They are exquisite in quilts and very easy to work with. But I do not chance them running any more. Wash in hot, and dry on gentile warm setting. Iron with a spray sizing and they are as good as new.
Happy Quilting,
Susan
Happy Quilting,
Susan
#15
Originally Posted by cdufur
Originally Posted by isewhappy
A batik quilt that I made. Fabric NOT washed prior to quilting. Washed a dozen or so times after quilting. No running.
#16
Originally Posted by Angellight
I love batiks too! However, After seeing a green and purple batik BLEED onto a friends quilt, I Launder every batik I bring into my house. I have had some turn the water a very brilliant color, and some that I thought would bleed did not. They are exquisite in quilts and very easy to work with. But I do not chance them running any more. Wash in hot, and dry on gentile warm setting. Iron with a spray sizing and they are as good as new.
Happy Quilting,
Susan
Happy Quilting,
Susan
#17
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REAL batiks usually do not bleed..the batik process involves many rinsing cycles....however, the more popular they became, the more KNOCK offs started hitting the shelves...
Stick with Names you can research, Hoffman, Princess Mirah, and Bali batiks are good ones...
and when in doubt, give it the Tissue test or go ahead and wash it with a dye catcher!
Stick with Names you can research, Hoffman, Princess Mirah, and Bali batiks are good ones...
and when in doubt, give it the Tissue test or go ahead and wash it with a dye catcher!
#18
Here is a little twister quilt done out of scraps from batiks, had no issues with running dyes at all. I'm not saying that it can't happen but that is where color catchers earn their weight in gold.
#19
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Location: Illinois
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
REAL batiks usually do not bleed..the batik process involves many rinsing cycles....however, the more popular they became, the more KNOCK offs started hitting the shelves...
Stick with Names you can research, Hoffman, Princess Mirah, and Bali batiks are good ones...
and when in doubt, give it the Tissue test or go ahead and wash it with a dye catcher!
Stick with Names you can research, Hoffman, Princess Mirah, and Bali batiks are good ones...
and when in doubt, give it the Tissue test or go ahead and wash it with a dye catcher!
The rinse you speak of .... is not as complete as we need it to be and as consistant in entire line.
There has been a huge issue made of the volume of "less than green" process used to make these fabrics. The waste water contaminents has been the major focus by the goverment . The manufactures are under pressure to reduce the volumes of contaminients (contained in the rinse water) they are putting in the ground and water ways. This coupled with the ever growing demand has resulted in reduced water being used and shorter rinsing times.
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