The recent Lunn batiks are just breathtaking. And there is something that sets them apart. I don't know what it is, a vibrancy and/or really, really saturated colors - something more than just the latest chop pattern.
Not that I won't buy the latest chop pattern if I liked it. ;-)
I remember when Benartex entered the batik market around 6(?) years ago with their triple dyed collection. GORGEOUS. I still have a ton of it. But now it doesn't look as original.
And not that I also won't buy the a batik at Joann's if I like it - but those mostly all end up on the back of quilts. I rarely look at those for inspiration incorporate into the design on the front of the quilt. The patterns are too oversized for that. And Joann's batiks have a "look" to them as well.