Originally Posted by
Candace
If you bought low quality flannel from Joannes' then yes, you will see pilling like mad. Good, quality LQS flannel will look mch nicer and give you a great final product. I made the mistake of buying a ton of JA flannel last year at the Black Friday sale. I've made quite a few rag quilts with it and they look terrible:< Never again! Though, the rag quilts made with GOOD flannel look awesome.
I agree with Candace. For quilt tops or backing I always purchase LQS flannel. I often use flannel for the batting in table toppers and placemats. Joann's flannel is fine for that. I like flannel for this use because it makes the project less thick yet gives it stability.