I use flannel all the time on the back of my quilts I never prewash. I have never had a problem with them. The flannel makes the quilt nice and warm. Plus you can get it on sale for a great price.
This log cabin quilt has flannel on the back.
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Don't use the wide flannel for the back. It is not very soft or warm. Snuggle flannel works great!