I could probably walk into a fabric shop blindfolded and STILL come out with rich browns, deep greens, and leafy autumn prints. They whisper and call when I try to pass them by. Luckily for e-bay vendors, I buy pastels and brights in odd lots to keep me balanced. I love batiks, but not the price :roll:
I also keep a few boxes of dye on hand in case something is just tooooo unappealing to my "delicate" sensibilities.