I'm like you! I had to warm up to batiks. I just didn't see what all the hoopla was until I bought a jelly roll (on sale somewhere) and started playing with it. Oh my heavens!!! The light came on. I am working on a batik boxy stars now. I was going to make a reading throw, but after I put the blocks I've done so far on my design wall, I think it's going to have to grow. Loving it!