Here’s a fun little batik that I used just last night to make a binding for an upcoming workshop sample. What’s great about this design is the way the curly vines dance and flow across the surface of the fabric. You could follow the lines for a terrific (and easy!) free motion quilting pattern. The design is subtle enough to be used as a very interesting almost-solid background or border, but not so subtle that it’s boring. If you cut it into small pieces for piecing or applique the pattern stands out more. And when you cut it really tiny (like for that 1/4 inch binding) you get the best little blips of color.

Speaking of color, I love its vibrant and unique color palette too! Not just magenta, but burnt orange and violet are swirled throughout the background with the pale pink, peach, green, and blue leaves on top. Don’t those leaves seem to glow? You could use this batik just about anywhere. Sure wish I could remember where I bought it! =(^_^)=