Thanks Bree, that's helpful too! The only quilt I've completed is a rag quilt, so I only used flannel (which I did pre-shrink) and haven't worked with batting and traditional quilting yet so I don't have personal experience to take into account. No competitions here yet so I should be good
I have noticed occasional stretching at the edges after ironing which made me realize it might be an issue - but glad to hear that for the most it won't be after cutting the fabric.