Make me like Batik....
02-19-2011, 05:15 AM
#41
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I did not like batiks when they first became popular years ago. But now, that's the first place I head to at the quilt store. As said before, all batiks ARE NOT alike. There are 'imposters' out there! If you get a chance, sit down with a Hancock's of Paducah catalog and look at their fabulous collection of batiks...the colors are amazing.
02-19-2011, 05:16 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by Tropical
I have loved batiks from the moment I first saw them. Now granted all batiks are not pretty. I like the way the colors and patterns change as you look at different sections of the same fabric. I really like the ones that seem to shimmer. They look tropical to me and I am a big fan of almost anything tropical. I'm not a fan of traditional or country looking fabrics. I guess they make so many types of fabrics because there are so many different people wanting them. :)
02-19-2011, 05:32 AM
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My Daughter In Law bought some batiks several years ago and asked me to make her a quilt with them. At the time I did not know what batiks were, but being the good MIL I agreed. I did not like anything about them, mostly because I hand pieced and hand quilted the project. Now, I love them. The colors are beautiful, that is what draws me to them. I actually made her another quilt for Christmas this last year but that one was done on the sewing machine. It turned out beautiful. I chose a pattern with large pieces to show off the colors and it also went together pretty fast. When your gift list includes several quilts, you have to chose patterns that go together quick. So, I guess I'm a convert.
02-19-2011, 06:11 AM
#47
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I love batiks--the bold colors, the endless variety, but what I like most is that they blend so well or conversely contrast in the patterns I use. I also like that for most batiks there does not seem to be a "wrong" side. If I am using an intricate pattern, with many pieces and I inadvertently reverse one of the pieces, you cannot tell. Each to her/his own. :-D
02-19-2011, 06:16 AM
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I LOVE batiks! I would guesstimate over half of my stash is batiks. I'm going to post my first batik quilt. I feel batiks can give a lot of movement and depth to a quilt. But batiks just like any other fabric can be poor quality; using a trusted manufacture is well worth the extra dollars.
02-19-2011, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Fabaddict
I am not fond of batiks either. they are hard to machine quilt on for one thing, they are stiffer than most other fabric and just don't feel "cushy"
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