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Heathermom2opmc 05-28-2021 03:09 PM

Batik Help
 
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I was gifted a bunch of jungle/vine/ocean like batik 2.5 inch pre cut fabric strips along with a huge box of fabric. I started a quilt as you go quilt that uses large 18 inch blocks. 4 corner blocks will be a jungle themed print. Apparently my math was off and I am short on 2.5 inch strips. I had my daughter go to JoAnn's and pick up a jelly roll of "batik"---but it isn't even the same kind of fabric. The JoAnns is 100% cotton much heavier weight. What is the batik I have?? I don't even know how to look for it bc if it isn't 100% cotton or doesn't say what it is made from, how do I find it. I have never used batik before-----Help!!

(first and last strip are cotton matching the jungle theme print--those are not batik)

toverly 05-28-2021 04:13 PM

I think most batiks are all cotton. They are usually a very fine weave. I know JoAnn's carries a line of batiks that is coarser. Still cotton but a more open weave. I have used them both. Though I prefer the finer weave.

Quiltwoman44 05-28-2021 04:16 PM

great photos. hopefully someone will come in soon and recognize some of the prints.

RN-Quilter 05-29-2021 03:38 AM

Those are Indonesian Bali Batiks...I have some of those fabrics in my stash.
I am too far away to help, but you may find some at Hoffmans or Keepsake Quilting.

Kitsie 05-29-2021 07:09 AM

Again, google can help you
 

Originally Posted by Heathermom2opmc (Post 8487163)
I was gifted a bunch of jungle/vine/ocean like batik 2.5 inch pre cut fabric strips along with a huge box of fabric. I started a quilt as you go quilt that uses large 18 inch blocks. 4 corner blocks will be a jungle themed print. Apparently my math was off and I am short on 2.5 inch strips. I had my daughter go to JoAnn's and pick up a jelly roll of "batik"---but it isn't even the same kind of fabric. The JoAnns is 100% cotton much heavier weight. What is the batik I have?? I don't even know how to look for it bc if it isn't 100% cotton or doesn't say what it is made from, how do I find it. I have never used batik before-----Help!!

(first and last strip are cotton matching the jungle theme print--those are not batik)

Just google for "Indonesian Bali Batiks". It is the name of a "company".

Indonesian Batiks

www.indobatiks.com



cashs_mom 05-29-2021 07:34 AM

There are also rayon batiks. Here's some ideas on how to do a burn test. You might be able to ascertain if it is cotton or rayon. https://www.wearingwoad.com/determin...nown-material/


Also, all batiks are by no means equal or the same. There are almost endless different color combinations and designs.

bungalow59 05-29-2021 04:41 PM

The jelly fish batik looks like Robert Kaufman. Perhaps the others are from that line as well?
Good luck.


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