Originally Posted by Marilynsue
I don't....why pay extra for batik if you don't see a beautiful batik difference?
I'd say it's worth it for the 'hand' the extra thread count gives... plus if it's used in a quilt with other batiks, it's always more beautiful to use the same grade of fabric - though I do mix the two if I feel like it - batik and non-batik. :-D