I don't dislike Batiks there's a few projects in mind they are perfect for but I will say They are not forgiving fabric to piece. They have no stretch to them so you have to be perfect which is why I dislike them sometimes. My oldest daughter loves them and I'm making a quilt for her 18th birthday out of them. I'm a little surprised I figured you all would say they were hard to sew with not look at lol.