yes, you can use flannel for the top and the back if that's what you want...and the batting is your option too,,, people who live in the north usually use batting because they want heavy/warm quilts, people in the south/warmer states skip the batting or use a really thin batting for lighter-weight quilts. it is fine to skip the batting. you can use an extra layer of flannel or even muslin if you feel you need the middle layer but it is not a manditory step. :thumbup:
flannel quilts wash up so nice-soft and fluffy!make it how ever you want