I haven't used the one I bought yet but I did hear from a lady that brought one to a trunk show just last week. The quilt was several years old. She doesn't do laundry...her husband does so she knows it's never been given any special treatment. She doesn't prewash her fabrics either and she didn't say if she quilted it on her home machine or q longarm. The quilt was wonderfully soft and cuddly. She had used the Quilter's Dream brand. The quilt I'm using the wool batting in will also have a flannel backing. This winter has been so warm that it's still on the UFO list but I do want to have it ready for next winter.