Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
While we're talking flannel - my mother in law seems convinced that flannel doesn't wear well, and won't back quilts with it. I use it for backing all the time for throw-sized quilts, but none of them are over two years old now, so I can't say if they don't wear as well or not.
Will using flannel significantly shorten the lifespan of a quilt?
Doubt it will shorten the overall length of life of the quilt but if you live in a colder climate it will certainly be the quilt of choice ... perhaps even some 'discussions.'