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    Old 08-27-2010, 03:22 AM
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    ....love batiks! Florals? Only if bright and bold... Made a Turning Twenty quilt out of batiks and have to say, it makes me smile every time I see it!! Michael Miller fabrics - most of them, like. Amy Butler - most of her line I don't like. Good thing the fabric designers are many!
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    Old 08-27-2010, 03:27 AM
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    Anything with a chicken, cow or pig on it. Not fond of horses either.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 03:29 AM
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    Originally Posted by Mattee
    I'm just curious not just about the fabrics people do like, but those they don't. There's tons of things I like. I'm particularly partial to Civil War reproductions and relatively dark or muted fabrics, like Thimbleberries. I might be the only person on the planet, though (please don't yell at me) that doesn't like Batiks. I know it's uncommon, but I just really don't like them. It's one thing if they're used for a pictoral scene - needing something to look like the sky, for example, but just a traditional quilt using batiks? I'm just not a fan of that fabric. I've never bought any, and doubt I ever will. Am I alone?

    No, you are not alone. I don't like Batiks either. I can't tell which way the pattern is supposed to go. The only other thing I really don't like is Gingham. It is too sheer for the work that I do. I prefer to go to plain old cotton with the checked patterns. Works just as well, actually better for me and has the body I need. Thanks for asking. Thought I was the only one that didn't like Batiks.

    What about everyone else? Anything you don't like? Batiks? Civil War repro? 30's? solids? Do you like everything, especially if it's on sale?
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    Old 08-27-2010, 03:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
    Oh heavens, paisleys are my all time favorite. Some times I buy them simple because they exist!
    I also loooove paisleys!!!!!!!!!! :D
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    Old 08-27-2010, 03:55 AM
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    It depends on the project. I went through my calico stage when I started then large prints. Not a big fan of the civil war type stuff. I made a few Amish type quilts back when. Love black and red(in small bits). I have gravitated toward solids, tone on tone and hand dyes. I do like the retro 50's type prints though. Geometrics I also buy.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 04:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by Mattee
    I'm just curious not just about the fabrics people do like, but those they don't. There's tons of things I like. I'm particularly partial to Civil War reproductions and relatively dark or muted fabrics, like Thimbleberries. I might be the only person on the planet, though (please don't yell at me) that doesn't like Batiks. I know it's uncommon, but I just really don't like them. It's one thing if they're used for a pictoral scene - needing something to look like the sky, for example, but just a traditional quilt using batiks? I'm just not a fan of that fabric. I've never bought any, and doubt I ever will. Am I alone?

    What about everyone else? Anything you don't like? Batiks? Civil War repro? 30's? solids? Do you like everything, especially if it's on sale?
    I don't like plaids. They do absolutely nothing for me. Same with dark colors. I will use them for accent or borders if necessary.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 04:27 AM
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    So here's the reverse - I really don't care for Civil War - too drab and muddy looking!! Although since this year I joined a Civil War tribute club and now have a greater appreciation for the era fabric - love my brights and batiks (of course, if the fabric it to my liking I'll buy it because I like it!). So, if the fabric fits - buy it!!! :lol:
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    Old 08-27-2010, 04:32 AM
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    For some reason Hawaiian prints do not appeal to me at all.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 04:35 AM
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    I don't care for the 30s prints or any kind of tiny flower print. Those are like "Gramma" fabrics to me. I am a Gramma but my mind refuses to be old.
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    Originally Posted by Annaquilts
    Kind of odd maybe but I do like looking at the new contemporary prints made into quilts but I do not like to buy the prints to use for my own quilts. I am also not big on white. Now what is strange is that I love Hawaiian prints.
    Our daughter came back from Hawaii with yards of Hawaiin prints she said should go together. She's a graphic designer and knows her way around a color wheel. I was having a hard time deciding how to use these prints, then discovered stack and whack, and esp stack and whack 4 posie. I'll try that as soon as I get up the nerve. I'm so nervous about treading unknow territory it's ridiculous!

    Batiks are lovely. Just keep a sharp needle to sew them. Also any fabric that holds a wrinkle when bunched together is one I stay away from if I can.
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