I do not like all batiks..the shades of color and subtleness of the pattern are what I look for. If they are too garish, I don't like it.
I have made 2 quilts using all batiks, and loved how they came out
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I am very picky about my batiks. I am just starting a Baltimore Album BOM, and I selected all batiks to do it with. The color differences give such texture and definition to quilts, and I think the Baltimore type appliques will look just marvelous with multi=colored fabrics.