How do I tell the difference?
06-20-2011, 11:05 AM
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In general the batiks have a tighter weave due to the type of dye process. You will have a very difficult time telling right/wrong side. There is often a 'watercolor', blended,light-dark look to the ones that are only one color (this can be true of printed blender fabrics too, so check the back side). There is also often a very slightly stretchy feel, again due to the way they are made. Wonderful, beautiful fabrics!
06-20-2011, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Barb44
I don't understand why it matters what it is called. If I like a fabric I use it. I don't care whether is called a batik or a quilters cotton. What matters to me is the finished quilt.
you really DO need to know the difference so you don't get ripped off!!!
06-20-2011, 11:26 AM
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another thought: if you are making a quilt top with batiks,
b/c they generally cost more, it will be worth quite a bit more than one made out of strictly cottons
this will explain the exorbitant prices of some finished works...
b/c they generally cost more, it will be worth quite a bit more than one made out of strictly cottons
this will explain the exorbitant prices of some finished works...
06-20-2011, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
The batik I have doesn't fray like "regular" fabric. Sure, there's loose strings, but it's...different...
Batiks are made with a wax to create the pattern. A good explanation is on wiki
06-20-2011, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Thusnelda
With batik fabric the back side looks almost like the right side, wherea with ordinary fabric you clearly see the difference between the printed side and the reverse.
You can't really tell which is right side or wrong side.
06-20-2011, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by just_the_scraps_m'am
Originally Posted by Barb44
I don't understand why it matters what it is called. If I like a fabric I use it. I don't care whether is called a batik or a quilters cotton. What matters to me is the finished quilt.
you really DO need to know the difference so you don't get ripped off!!!
06-21-2011, 05:05 PM
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I want to say thanks to all who replied to this post. You confirmed some of my limited knowledge, and added a couple more pieces of info, that I did not know. So, I feel very confident that the 5 yard piece that I got for $5 at the thrift store, is actually a batik. How lucky is that? It is going into the drawer with the rest of my batiks, which I will continue to expand on. I just loved working with them.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
06-21-2011, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Thusnelda
With batik fabric the back side looks almost like the right side, wherea with ordinary fabric you clearly see the difference between the printed side and the reverse.
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