Originally Posted by
joe'smom
Batik fabric is tightly woven and not soft, like regular quilting cotton. It's also a bit stinky when pressed. Personally, I would not use a batik without pre-washing with like colors and color catchers, because in my experience, they tend to bleed.
So, are you saying batiks might look great for a display quilt but maybe not the best for a quilt I actually want to sleep with?