I like batiks for the colors and watercolor effects. I just posted a quilt photo that's in progress on a post here a couple days ago. I'm waiting to get the LAQ done & I'll repost.
Most of the fabrics were the outcome of participating in the 'sensational strippers exchange' that was held on www.thequiltshow.com -- I likely received some of 100 strips from int'l locations! It was exciting to find out what I'd receive after sending in my 100 strips. Basically ended up with 200 strips for use in this quilt.