Four Batik Fabrics You Need When You Feel Tropical
As a quilter, when you close your eyes and think of a tropical paradise, what do you see? (Other than Wacky Jacky’s retreats, of course!)
For many, the image is of a beach with calm waves, surrounded by palm trees and brightly colored flowers. The vibrance will encourage your carefree spirit to break through, and you will feel instantly relaxed and refreshed!
The vibrant and carefree spirits are captured well in batik fabrics. Batik is a textile technique native to Southeast Asia, most notably Indonesia and Malaysia.It involves patterning clothes with wax and dye, resulting in colourful and unique fabrics with a distinctive tropical feel.
What are batik fabrics by Wacky Jacky’s?
Feeling bold and bright? Or a bit more subdued? Anyhow, each batik fabric will infuse its own characteristics and, of course, a touch of paradise to your quilt.
Batik fabric is perfect for quilting, as the unique colours and patterns can result in beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns. Normally made of cotton, batik fabrics are easy to work with, and they can be recut into any shape or size based on your preference. Incorporating batik fabrics into your quilt will remind you of a sunny day at the beach, no matter what the weather is outside!
Check out the four batik fabrics that will help you to create a tropical oasis!
Meet the first fabric that looks like the beautiful Bali sun!
If you’ve ever been to Bali during the summer you’ll know how hot the weather can get ! That’s what makes it perfect for a tropical vacation. The Bali Sun batik block depicts the heat of Bali through its rich orange color flowing like a wave.
The combination of tropical colours in one splash!
The daisy print on the cotton batik, combined with the hues of a hibiscus flower, is definitely synonymous with the tropics. Whether you request pink, blue, green, or tangerine fabrics, they will sure add a touch of tropical elegance to your quilting project!
You can’t have a tropical feeling without hibiscus!
Hibiscus is the quintessential tropical flower, hence the beautiful texture and print are often incorporated into batik fabrics. The hibiscus flower is said to represent friendship and happiness, making it perfect to add a bit of warmth and sunshine to your quilting projects.
The beautiful fuschia and orange colours, combined with unique flower prints, are ready to take your quilting project up a notch. Your quilts will definitely be under the spotlight when you add a splash of colour to your project, and finish it with a matching binding of batik fabric.
The pastel tropics!
Let’s approach the whole tropic thing in a unique manner by checking out this pastel batik fabric!
The batik fabric below represents the combination of white sand beach, clear blue sky, and turquoise water on your feet. What could be more inspiring, inviting, and warming than all those?
You can use these blocks fabric against a solid-coloured background of white or other warmer tone, and the personality of the block will just pop! Quilting: This is simple, effective, and definitely makes the colours stand out.
The pastel-coloured quilt is perfect for a summer day, or anytime you need a little bit of tropical warmth in your life!
Which one is your favourite? Shop our entire collection here.
