Redfield Quilt Shop

06/16/2026

Why are batiks typically more expensive?

Many people notice that batiks often carry a slightly higher price point than traditional printed quilting cottons.

The answer lies in the production process. Creating batiks involves multiple steps of waxing, dyeing, drying, and washing. Complex designs may require several rounds of wax application and dyeing to achieve the final look.

This hands-on process contributes to the depth of color, unique patterns, and artisan quality that make batiks so distinctive. When you understand the craftsmanship behind batiks, you can gain a greater appreciation for the value they bring to a project.

Plus they won't ravel on you! 💗

06/16/2026

🌊 Stitching from Your Stash? Let’s Plan Your Surf’s Up Palette!

Thinking about using your stash for the Surf’s Up Mystery? Start with a strong anchor fabric, then build your supporting fabrics around it. 🎨

Whether you’re pulling bold prints or subtle blenders, we’re here to help you make confident choices—even if you’re not using one of our kits.

🎥 Our Fabric Selection Video is available exclusively inside the M50 Surf’s Up Facebook Group.

Have questions? Post them in the group—we’re here to help!
👉 Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redfieldquiltshopm50mystery

06/16/2026

It's Tuesday! That means Redfield Quilt Shop is back open for the week! Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9a-5p, during the All Iowa Shop Hop.

06/15/2026

Can batiks be mixed with traditional quilting cottons?

Absolutely! Batiks pair beautifully with traditional quilting cottons, solids, and blenders. In fact, combining batiks with other fabrics can create stunning contrast and visual interest.

Mixing fabric types can also be a great way to get introduced to batiks. A pattern that uses batiks as an accent or feature fabric often feels less intimidating than an all-batik project while still showcasing their unique beauty.

So 9 times out of 10 when you come in looking for a fabric to match your project, I'll probably find you a stunning batik that will match perfectly! I love to suggest a striped batik for binding! 😍

06/14/2026

Do batiks need to be prewashed?

This is one of the most common questions shops receive, and the answer often comes down to personal preference and project needs. Reba, Riley Blake Designs' Director of Batiks, recommends prewashing batiks in cold water with a color catcher, especially when working with highly saturated fabrics or projects that combine very dark and very light fabrics. Prewashing can help remove excess surface dye and provide added confidence before cutting into a project.

Not every quilter chooses to prewash, and I'm one of them. 🫣

Watch Reba's short video explaining why she recommends prewashing and what quilters should know before starting their next batik project.

Taking care of batiks doesn’t have to be complicated—but a little k...

06/14/2026

🚨 Surf’s Up is filling fast—and kits are disappearing!

✨ Join with a $50 purchase or kit purchase
✨ Surf’s Up kits feature 10 coordinated fabrics
✨ Two quilt layouts: Hang Ten or Riptide (60" × 76")

🛍️ Register here before kits sell out: https://www.redfieldquiltshop.com/mysteryfive-0-surfs-up.htm

06/14/2026

I love this about the mega mysteries!!

🏄‍♀️ DID YOU KNOW? 🏄‍♂️

One of the things that makes a Mystery Five-0 Mega-Mystery different is that you get to choose how your quilt finishes!

All Mystery Five-0 Mega-Mysteries include two setting options, and Surf's Up is no exception. When all the clues are complete, quilters can decide which final layout they love best:

🌊 Riptide
🏄 Hang Ten

Both quilts finish at the same generous size of 60" x 76", but each setting creates its own unique look and personality.

At Mystery Five-0, we believe creativity should never be one-size-fits-all. You choose your fabrics, and when the mystery is solved, you choose the setting that best fits your style.

Your fabrics. Your setting. Your quilt. That's the Mystery Five-0 advantage. 🌊🏄‍♀️🧵

06/13/2026

If you've been to my quilt shop, you know that I LOVE batiks! I love the richness of the color and the texture it adds to a quilt.

So you may want to know, what makes batiks different from traditional quilting cottons?

Batiks are created using a wax-resist dyeing process, where wax is applied to the fabric before it is dyed. This process can be repeated multiple times to create layers of color and intricate designs.

Many quilters notice that batiks often feel different from printed quilting cottons. Because of the dyeing process, batiks typically have a tighter weave and a smooth hand, making them ideal for detailed piecing, appliqué, and projects that showcase color. Batiks offer a different quilting experience and inspire projects that highlight the depth and movement batiks bring to a quilt.

06/13/2026

🧵 Quilting a mystery is fun…
but quilting it with a community is even better.

If you’ve already picked up your Surf’s Up kit (or completed your $50 purchase), make sure you’re inside our Facebook group.

That’s where we:
🌊 Celebrate finished clues
🌴 Share fabric choices
🏄 Encourage each other along the way

Clues arrive by email—but the community happens in the group.

📲 Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redfieldquiltshopm50mystery

06/13/2026

Bundles of 12 fat quarters of glow in the dark Moonlight Mischief are cut and ready for you!

https://www.redfieldquiltshop.com/shop/c/p/12-FQ-Bundle---Moonlight-Mischief-x102222377.htm