Batiks are my very favorite. I use them for everything that I can. That is if I can make myself cut into them. I also used them for applique and didn't find any problems at all. But some do say they have problems with hand sewing and batiks. I have had a collection of batiks since the very first time I laid eyes on them, yrs. It wasn't until recently that I have been able to cut and use. Such a baby I am, but I just love them
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