No batiks, UNLESS it is the 108" wide specifically made for machine quilting.
Ahh, that explains it! For the first time I just ordered 108" wide quilt back from Thousands of Bolts. The website indicated it was a batik. When the squishy arrived I didn't think the quality of the fabric was batik quality, it felt looser. This must be why.
For backs on wall hangings I often use muslin or whatever I happen to have in my stash. I got on a flannel kick for a while but what b**ch it was to handquilt! Mostly because it is so hard to get small even stitches with that added bulk. Works fine for machine quilting or tying and oh what a nice soft snuggly warm quilt a flannel back makes.
Like many of you have posted, I am now buying fabric for my stash destined to be backs from my LQS when I get the good sales.