Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
Batik fabric is a higher thread count than most quilting cottons, so it's a bit 'crisper' to start with. Lots of dye adds to the stiffness of some, and I've found that sometimes it seems like the wax hasn't been totally washed out, I prewash in hot water.
Now, that makes sense. I'm going to try that the next time I get a batik!