SusieQOH

I don't find batik any warmer than other cotton fabric. I agree about the batting making a difference.

sJens

never have noticed a difference--I think it would depend more on the batting than the fabric

quiltingshorttimer

Use a wool bat--it breathes so nicely so it doesn't trap any moisture and will wick that away. The batik should not make a difference but frankly I've never seen the any reason to put batik on the back of a bed quilt since it's so expensive and won't be visible.

sahansen44

I have a queen quilt pieced with batiks and backed with batiks using Quilters Dream Request batting and do not find it hot. It is actually my beginner's quilt class and added borders to make it queen.

momsbusy

It is really hot where I live. My summer quilt is batik on the front and the back. I have never had a problem with it not breathing. It washes well. When I am really hot, I fold up my quilt and use only my sheets.