| Originally from Indonesia, most of the Batik material | | | | handling easier, as well as the designs come out better. |
| which is currently available is made in Bali. Batik is | | | | You can get stunning results if you alternate the batik |
| preceded by canting, which was in use by women in | | | | fabric with other fabrics which has different colors and |
| Java in Indonesia. It is a form of art which uses dyeing | | | | textures. This guarantees that the batik fabric will |
| as its base. Making of Batik, though simple, can give | | | | outshine the other fabrics. |
| very attractive results. Interestingly, this form of art | | | | When used for quilting, always keep the batik fabric on |
| was and still practiced by women. | | | | top. Since this type of fabric is not very elastic, if you |
| Special copper caps are used to cover the cloth with | | | | use it elsewhere, the overall look may be slightly awry |
| wax on which batik is to be done. This cloth carries | | | | and the fabric may tear. |
| very intricate designs. Once covered with wax, this | | | | Never use the batik fabric on the side which touches |
| piece of cloth is dipped in dye or sometimes painted, | | | | your skin, when using it on a quilt. The batik fabric is not |
| as per design requirement. Then it is ensured that the | | | | known to be gentle to the skin. Batik fabrics cost the |
| dye has reached where it has to. Then the wax is | | | | same as other fabrics and makes excellent material |
| removed by boiling the cloth several times. The | | | | for quilts. With comparable costs, batik fabric can give |
| outcome is a piece of gorgeous batik work. | | | | your quilts a stunning appearance. |
| You Want Perfect Results - Check Out These Tips | | | | You must buy as many color combinations as you can |
| When you wish to use the batik fabric for quilting, | | | | visualize when using batik fabric for quilts. This is |
| always make sure that the cloth is pre-washed. This | | | | always beneficial, if you are in a hurry to make the quilt. |
| increases its absorption capacity and thus captures | | | | This fabric instantly glamorizes your quilt and brightens |
| the dye better. | | | | it up. |
| Use very thin material as the batik fabric. This makes | | | | |