I didn't use Batiks, I think they would be stiff...I got tired of hand quilting so when I got to the frame on the pineapple design I used the walking foot and then echoed all the way around...sure alot faster...was looking for a picture but couldn't find it in the puter. I have the dragonfly also, Nancy Chong came to our guild 2 years ago and bought it then with the material and matching thread included. They are such awesome designs...include some pictures when you decide what to do...