I LOVE batiks...they finger press beautifully,they smell wonderful, they do not fray, they have no "wrong" side, each yard is unique, they do not shrink.
Only bad side...they SHOULD be pre-washed as some do bleed. Yet, I have used them unwashed and have not had any bleeding.
That said...they are very $$$$ pricey so I save every little scrap.
I feel it is a personal preference...like your favorite color or type of print fabrics you prefer. Some like 30's fabrics, some don't.
Give them a chance...
XOXOXOXO Subee
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I'll probably get yelled at for this one, but I don't like batik fabrics. I don't like the way they feel, it's like they're super stiff, don't really like the way they handle, and I just in general don't see what's so great about them. To be fair, I have purchased a few from all over, some I pre-washed and others I didn't to see if there was a difference.
What do you like about batik?
What's so great?
Why do you like them?
make me like them!! I see so many pretty quilts with them, but I just don't know.. am I defective or the only quilter here that doesn't like them?