I figured it might be a bit more querky working with flannel. The fabric I saw had a panel 25 x 25, so I may only put one or two borders, and not squares or triangles, or anything that would make it really difficult to work with. I will prewash. And I too had wondered why people starch. I've hated startch since I was a kid and had to do the ironing, so I may just wash it more, and work very slowly. I'm sure I'll be making the baby more quilts as he/she gets older. This baby will make grandchild #11 for my DH and I.