Originally Posted by Sewnoma
(Post 5354010)
I think the main thing you need to know is that you'll be hooked from now on and will be putting batiks into every project!!!
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Hoffman Bali Pops will bleed! I pre washed my Strawberry Fields strips and i'm glad I went to all the work because the water was very dark and I was working with a cream between designs. It's going to be a king size quilt.
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In my opinion the only thing you need to know about batiks is you will fall in love with them. They sew nice, iron nice and have gorgeous colors. I use batiks almost exclusively because i love them. I don't prewash and throw a couple of color catchers in and don't have trouble with colors bleeding. Enjoy them.
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They're just a little more 'tough' to sew through than ordinary cotton fabric. You might find them a bit hard on your fingers if you are hand sewing.
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[QUOTE=QuiltE;5353661]Batiks are notorious for bleeding, so wash before cutting AND be sure to set the dyes with Retayne.
That's why I won't buy batiks. Beautiful but bleeders. |
Batiks
Originally Posted by pinecone
(Post 5355084)
Don't drool on it. ;~) I love the texture/depth batiks give to quilts. They can bleed a bit so I hope you prewashed or rinsed. Enjoy!
piney |
I don't have a ton of batiks, very few in fact, but have just started with a small group to get into art quilts. Now I am hooked. But I have noticed. Ripping out will leave holes, they press beautifully, tension may have to be adjusted. I used a 90/14 needle titanium by Superior Threads which made a difference for tension and look. But have fun with your new found batiks passion. I don't prewash and never had trouble, but I always use Retayne.
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Thanks for posting the question. I've never used batiks and all this info has been very helpful
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Make sure you have a new needle on. Batiks are hard on needles!!!
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Remember the are almost identical on both sides of the fabric, so just be careful when piecing that you get the right pieces together. It's very easy to reverse them.
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