Hi, I make quilts for our family reunions and I pick a color scheme and they send fabric, so I'm never really sure what I will get. Two years ago I asked for blues and I received the most wonderful array of blues. I did a dresden plate from a Quilt in a Day pattern and it was awesome. I used one darker blue in four "corners", then an almost batik center that coordinated all the fabric, then used three strips for sashing in blue and white that ended up being a nine-patch where the blocks met. I have to say it was one of the best quilts I have ever made, even though I cursed myself several times for picking that pattern, but it really wasn't hard. The dresden plate would be gorgeous in batiks, as well as a grandmother's fan. I think batiks are great for quilts, regardless of the pattern.