MargeD

You can absolutely mix fabrics and I do it all the time. Remember, in quilting there are no rules and no quilt police - just do what makes you happy.

sewmuchlove

Yes, I have mixed them and they work and blend just fine. Give it a try and see if you like it.

lauriequilts

Of course you can mix them. That is what makes quilts interesting. You can make them any way you want!

Phyl

You can do ANYTHING you like BUT...

Be sure to wash the fabrics first.

The batik has the tendency to "bleed" and you don't want it to do that on your beautiful work. If I were you, I would wash ALL the fabric first so that the individual shrinking characteristics are DONE with before a combined wash when finished with the quilt.

catrancher

Here's a link to mine that mixes batiks with traditional.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-82398-1.htm

mhollifiel

Really glad for this topic. I am about to combine different textures in my next quilt. I think I got the idea on QB for using that when making a charity quilt for children who are hospitalized as it gives them a more varied tactile surface. I am mixing corduroy, seersucker, flannel, microfiber, even some "euyelash" fabrics along with regular cotton of course. All prewashed and off I go!

quiltmom04

Sure, it's OK! It's your quilt and you can do whateve you want. That being said, if you want a smooth , cohesive look to your quilt, mixing prints and batiks that coordinate is better idea. A print in a quilt of batiks may stick out like a sore thumb and ruin the look you are going for. However, if you're doing a scrap quilt, the mixing will just enhance the look.

AUQuilter

Yes I have mixed the batiks and regular - I liked them and so did the person who got the quilt!

grammysharon

I do and it's my quilt. :lol:

bubbe1659

i always mix fabrics.....it's mine and belong to me.......beides it always comes out beautful