I like all elements and do a great deal of property sewing also, using cotton, linens, and canvas. I haven't manufactured just about anything with batiks, but I a short while ago brought some from FQS that I plan to use as backing on the Young ones quilt, I built. https://quilting-supplies67788.ivasdesign.com/50325895/not-known-factual-statements-about-fabrics-for-sewing-and-quilting