I found clearance batik @ fabric.com, at the time it was 30% off clearance price, so I really got a deal, but their regular clearance prices are a real bargain too. I really wanted to use batik for the quilt back of a very colorful top. The fabric wasn't my first choice of colors but there are so may colors in the top and anything would have looked fine. I think mine turned out great. I'm going to check them now to see if any batiks are on clearance. I'll let you know.