Originally Posted by Dee Dee
Thanks for the info. The LQS ladies told me to not mix batik and regular cotton in a quilt top. They said the texture is different and would not stretch and shrink the same when washed. Today they told me I need Batik backing for a batiq quilt top -- they didn't explain that one.
They are correct on the mixing in the top part. Since batiks are heavily washed they do not shrink like other cottons. They are also dyed on a tighter woven Griege good.
BUT, you do NOT need a batik on the back! I would just make sure and wash your backing really well, and then use a batik for the binding!