Black batik... is it in your stash?
#21
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I have the black batik from Connecting Threads. I bought 14 yards and have used almost all. Not quite as harsh as a solid black, but still makes colors pop. Love it!
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I used some to border my king-sized bed quilt. I'd dyed all the fabrics for the quilt but chose a black batik for the border. I loved it--I used up just about every last piece of what was left and am so tempted to buy more.
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You know, those gorgeous colorful, bright batiks are going to look a whole lot more colorful and bright with a bit of dark in there.
There is also a really, really dark navy/indigo-ish which is fabulous for making the lighter colors sparkle.
It's all about contrast and value.
I buy the really dark batik darks whenever I can find them in 3-5 yard lengths. I'm always finding a use for them.
There is also a really, really dark navy/indigo-ish which is fabulous for making the lighter colors sparkle.
It's all about contrast and value.
I buy the really dark batik darks whenever I can find them in 3-5 yard lengths. I'm always finding a use for them.
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I'd love some black that "reads" as black. I've been looking for blacks and have found plenty of black and white prints, blue blacks, gray blacks and even green blacks but a decent black black is hard to find. I'd definately buy a black batik and I have the right pattern just waiting for it.
#30
Originally Posted by pieces
I seldom buy batiks. But did buy some Kona black to piece
a machine embroidered lap quilt. Otherwise I seldom use black fabric. Its really hard to see when stitching.
a machine embroidered lap quilt. Otherwise I seldom use black fabric. Its really hard to see when stitching.
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