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    Old 12-03-2010, 04:41 PM
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    When were batiks on sale for 50% off, just looked and no sale :(((
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    Old 12-03-2010, 04:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by haircut2
    When were batiks on sale for 50% off, just looked and no sale :(((
    They were in their last catalog.
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    Old 12-03-2010, 05:15 PM
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    sign up for their emails..their kits sometimes are 40 to 50% off and they are cheap to begin with.
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    Old 12-03-2010, 08:27 PM
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    I have used their batiks. They are excellent, soft, great quality. Like all batiks, they need to be prewashed. I use Retayne to set the color. The darks ones will bleed if you don't prewash. Their prices are good, too.

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    Old 12-03-2010, 08:58 PM
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    Their original shop used to be in my town. I miss them so much. They still have a call center and some offices here. Why did they leave us? :( :( :(
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    Old 12-03-2010, 09:48 PM
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    I have bought batiks from them and have been very satisfied with the fabric. I bought other fabrics also and have been satisfied.
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    Old 12-03-2010, 11:00 PM
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    I also think they are thinner. I am working on a quilt with all batiks and I needed more lights. I ordered 4 different lights and I don't like them. They are noticibly thinner than the Bali Handpaints that I am using. I don't even want to use them in the quilt, it's so thin. I held up theirs with a light behind it and could actually SEE my hand, not just the outline. I compared it to a light of Bali and the difference is huge.
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    Old 12-03-2010, 11:49 PM
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    Well, i am thinking they are also less expensive to purchase than Balis. Probably goes back to the old saying "You get what you pay for" Although, some places like JoAnn's are sure marking up the poorer quality fabrics so they can sell at deep discounts to make us think we are getting a bargain
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    Old 12-04-2010, 12:49 AM
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    Advise them of the color choices you would like.
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    Old 12-04-2010, 08:49 AM
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    I have ordered from them several times.Very nice material and colors.
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