oh no...first off should probably only washed it once, in warm not hot...the dryer gets plenty hot enough...and Joanne's fabric is so sub-standard, sorry you wasted your money. try using a lint roller, starch and press. it may still be usable.
after a quilt is put together and quilted it is the batting that dictates the amount of shrinkage and flannel quilts when made, quilted bound THEN washed come out wonderfully soft and fluffy. i would go ahead and put it together. if it is horribly (pilled-those little round poky dots) i would buy different flannel. fabric.com is a good source for good quality at a reasonable price.
Originally Posted by CindyinNY
I'm trying to make baby blankets for a shower this Sunday. I read everything here on flannel. I washed all of it together in hot water twice and it's a mess!! It looks like it's old and has lint all over it. :(
Did I buy bad flannel or wash it wrong? I got it a JoAnn's.