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    Old 03-04-2011, 04:24 PM
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    I PREFER batiks not only for their beauty but also because I find them easier to handle whether prewashed or not. I find they don't fray easily, don't shrink, press nicely, don't need starch. I do find them a *tad* harder to hand quilt, but not much. So much better for hand appliqué, IMO.
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    Old 03-04-2011, 04:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by Pat P
    Couldn't you wash after construction with a color catcher?
    I do.. My avatar is made from all batiks - has been washed several times, and no fading or bleeding - and I have a lot of the "Raven" black batik in her.
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    Old 03-04-2011, 04:38 PM
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    Haven't used them.
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    Old 03-04-2011, 04:39 PM
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    Where would I go to learn how to make batiks?
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    Old 03-04-2011, 05:07 PM
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    I join with the rest who *LOVE* batiks. I began buying fat quarters of them before I knew what a batik or fat quarter was and YEARS before I learned to quilt. I've accumulated a small stash I'm just now beginning to use. I took my first quilting class in January and headed straight to the batik section of my local quilt store to select the fabric for my quilt (top). I think it turned out beautifully and am anxious to finish it and get it up on the wall where I can proudly display it.

    No one warned me about potential pre-washing problems or advised using Retayne. I've not had one issue or disaster!

    I also appreciate the fact that they're less likely to fray.

    You do not like them, So you say.
    Try them! Try them! And you may.
    Try them and you may, I say.

    (credit to Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham)
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    Old 03-04-2011, 05:08 PM
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    Originally Posted by mosaicthinking
    I'm with fabric_fancy, have had no problems working with batiks but would strongly recommend pre-washing with a colour catcher. I'm not familiar with retayne, but it sounds like a good suggestion.
    Where do you get the colour catchers?
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    Old 03-04-2011, 05:23 PM
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    Originally Posted by Iamquilter
    Originally Posted by mosaicthinking
    I'm with fabric_fancy, have had no problems working with batiks but would strongly recommend pre-washing with a colour catcher. I'm not familiar with retayne, but it sounds like a good suggestion.
    Where do you get the colour catchers?
    I bought mine at the local supermarket. They are made by Shout. Walmart, Kmart might have them too.
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    Old 03-04-2011, 06:11 PM
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    The only "problem" with batiks for me is that they are more tightly woven than quilting cotton and it dulls my quilting needles faster. Batiks are beautiful and I love them!
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    Old 03-04-2011, 06:20 PM
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    Question: When you use batiks, do you mix regular cotton fabric with them?
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    Old 03-04-2011, 06:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
    I am making a batik wedding wall quilt for my son and soon to be DARLING DIL!!!
    Anyway, I am hand quilting it and it's working out beautifully! I machine pieced it. No problems and soooooooo pretty!! :D
    I love batiks but haven't worked much with them. I had heard they are hard to quilt by hand and not to try, but so much for that advice!
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