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    Old 07-08-2014, 10:32 AM
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    Absolutely, best advice I got when I started quilting is that there are no rules to quilting. I have used batiks along with blenders and solids, whatever floats your boat. Remember, it's your quilt and you make your own rules.
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    Old 07-08-2014, 01:56 PM
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    I've mixed batiks with other type fabric and it looks fine. If you like it, it works!
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    Old 07-08-2014, 05:08 PM
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    I was told not to mix at a QS I visited on vacation... I don't listen so I mix!
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    Old 07-08-2014, 06:53 PM
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    Since batiks tend to lose a bit of excess dye, do pre-wash them so they don't share where they shouldn't. Mix away!! Historically, crazy quilts are a total mix of fabrics, so the quilt police don't have a thread to hang you with!
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    Old 07-08-2014, 07:43 PM
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    Originally Posted by LAQUITA
    Dear Quilt Police... Teheheh.

    I am very new to the use of batiks but love them.
    I am about to venture out on my first use with them (finally' I've been collecting them forever) bit don't have enough colors to coordinate with a certain color theme I am trying to stay in. So my question is this, is it 'proper' to add solids and blenders to the mix when using batiks?
    Thanks for the help.
    First thing to remember is that you are making a quilt to suit yourself. So, chose the fabrics your want. Only real rule is to make what you want.
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    Old 07-11-2014, 06:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by LAQUITA
    Dear Quilt Police... Teheheh.

    I am very new to the use of batiks but love them.
    I am about to venture out on my first use with them (finally' I've been collecting them forever) bit don't have enough colors to coordinate with a certain color theme I am trying to stay in. So my question is this, is it 'proper' to add solids and blenders to the mix when using batiks?
    Thanks for the help.
    Its your quilt, therefore you can do anything you want. I mix batiks with other fabrics quite frequently.
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    Old 07-11-2014, 07:08 PM
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    Prewash, just because you're mixing fabrics that might lose dye or shrink at slightly different rates.
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