Make me like Batik....
#111
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Originally Posted by Gwyn
I just can't see what to use them for. I've seen pretty stuff done with them, but I can't visualize them in my stuff. Some quilters just don't care for them and that is okay.
I find too many have places that are muddy. Like when 1st graders get to use watercolors on big paper. Sort of a purpley yellowy greenish diareha looking color. UGH
I find too many have places that are muddy. Like when 1st graders get to use watercolors on big paper. Sort of a purpley yellowy greenish diareha looking color. UGH
I think you are right, though, those muddy colors do not add anything to geometrical patterns.
#112
A friend sent me a large parcel of Batiks from Bali about 10 years ago. I made the first batch into dog quilts for my two little loves. They have been washed weekly, sometimes more, and still look new. This made me a believer. I now use batiks in almost every quilt and always in my binding as it wears so well and is so tightly woven. It is gorgeous to use in applique as it makes flowers come to life with their shadings. Great in landscapes. Love it!
#114
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Originally Posted by Dee Dee
I think many batiks are just beautiful. But, I've not sewn much with them because I have difficulty selecting a pattern that would work well with batiks. Does anyone have a suggestion?
Especially scrappy quilts, like uneven 8 pointed stars.
One secret to using batiks is to buy many clear bright colors. Try using fat quarters only!
Another is to use only colors of all the same values.
Don't follow the rules...leave out the darks and lights.
The darks and lights make visual "holes" .
A quilt made of many medium value bright colors mixed together can be as attractive as a flower garden.
#115
I like all fabrics. I particularly love batiks. I love the rich colors and tones. I like that they can be trans gender. In other words you can make one that is feminine yet not "girlie" and the same for a guy. I made a couple of these for my son and his partner, but my daughters loved them too. Here are a few that I have made in the last 8 months.
This one hangs in my kitchen
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Made for my son
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#118
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Here's 2 quilt tops made from batiks. The pattern is from
"Layer 'em Up" by Sharyn Craig.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719NSQHvs
Sharon W.
"Layer 'em Up" by Sharyn Craig.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719NSQHvs
Sharon W.
#119
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if you don't like it then don't try and make yourself like it. lots of fabric out there to use instead. Son't sweat it and don't feel guilty
I'll know not to invite you to my work room as I have 60 bolts, about 90 1 yd cuts and three file boxes full.
I'll know not to invite you to my work room as I have 60 bolts, about 90 1 yd cuts and three file boxes full.
#120
I like patterns made with batiks..but, yes, I don't like them much either. I am making 2 right now with batks and they are not my favorites. I hope the recipients will be happy as they chose them....just not my style.
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