Check out my thread "batik anxiety" from week or so ago. Several really nice patterns and other recommendations for batiks. Just today received Kim Brackett's book, Scrap Sensations which includes "Island Chain" that mom 6 mentioned. I also got 'Skip the Borders" by Jaybird Quilts, it has several patterns that would work well with batiks. I am still trying to decide on a pattern. Best of luck with your project.