I lost interest in batiks after hurricane katrina flooded my home. I was able to rescue my fabrics but the batiks were all washed out and the fabric frayed. It is likely something with the dying process. The newer batiks may not lose their dye as much anymore but I don't want to risk spending all that money for a fabric that has proven itself useless in extreme conditions. I want my quilts to survive at least until I have died, lol. They are pretty and make great blenders but if you're going to use the quilt, I wouldn't use a batik.