Linty fabric is linty fabric. Unless it is already well used, like recycled denim.
Yes, you will have to constantly clean your machine but it is worth it. You might try the denim side down and see if it is less linty that way.
I always take mine to the laundromat when finished. I just get them very wet and then put in the large dryer without any heat. I get a lot of exercise removing lint from the dryer in this process. Kinda fun, esp since it isn't in my home machine.
I do use the rag snips and do very small cuts to the seam line. This way there is much more ragging going on.