Never noticed them, till I needed them! I needed a soft yellow to go on the back of a quilt. I am not a fan of yellow, after spending an hour in the store having my daughter keep sayin "what about this one?", and me keep saying no. everyone was annoyed, and there it was! A beautiful soft yellow, with a subtle polka dot pattern. It was a batik, $10 a yard! Ouch, had to wait till I got a coupon!
Now I just love them. The colors are not over powering. I get a variation in color and pattern. I use Lil Miss batiks. I like the way they feel, soft like a sheet. The colors are through and through, so no matter what side of the fabric I am on, it is still beautiful.