Originally Posted by Pam
Originally Posted by bearisgray
I think most batiks are beautiful fabrics.
I also think they are harder to work with than most of the other "quilting fabrics" because usually the weave is tighter/denser/closer.
Therefore, it is much harder to "ease" or "stretch" the pieces if one wants/needs to fudge a bit. I think they are "stiffer" than most of the other "usual" fabrics, so less "forgiving" than the others.
Others may disagree with my opinion on batiks.
Bearis, that is funny! That is why I LIKE batiks! LOL I like the firmer feel and stability and the fact that they stay where I put them and do not shift under the presser foot, ect. I often starch regular fabrics when I put them together with batiks so that they are more firm. Oh, and the yummy colors....
It is funny!
Different strokes for different folks - - -
Your comment/observation/experience does reinforce the idea of different characteristics of the various fabrics available.