Island Batik Fabric

Hand-Dyed Batik Fabric by the Yard

Island Batik fabrics are made with traditional wax-resist dyeing, so every cut has subtle color variation and depth that printed fabric can't match. Shop the fiery Florida Oranges Dahlia Red Orange or the cool, watercolor-style Lagoon Breeze, both beautiful for quilts, wall hangings and table runners.

Batik Strip Bundles

Each bundle includes 21 coordinated 2" x 19" batik strips, ready for strip quilts, scrappy binding and log cabin blocks. Choose from themed colorways including Ocean, Flame, Purple, Hearts, Novelty and Halloween.

Stash Builders Bundles

Our Stash Builders Bundles are an easy, budget-friendly way to add a coordinated mix of batiks to your stash, perfect for scrappy quilts, pillows and small projects.

What to Make With Batik Fabric

Batiks have a tight weave and rich color on both sides, so they're ideal for appliqué, paper piecing, art quilts and wall hangings. They're also lovely for tote bags, pillows and relaxed summer garments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are batiks different from regular quilting cotton?
Batiks are made by applying wax and dyeing the fabric in layers. The result is a tighter weave, color that shows on both sides, and natural variation from cut to cut.

Should I prewash batik fabric?
Many quilters prewash batiks in cold water with a color catcher sheet, since the deep dyes can release a little color in the first wash.

Will my batik look exactly like the photo?
Because each piece is hand-dyed, expect slight, natural variation from the photo. That's part of what makes batiks special.

Can you order an Island Batik line you don't list?
Often, yes. Tell us the collection name and we'll check with our suppliers.

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