I bought 4 yards of a flannel with a cardinal print I loved. I didn't want to cut it up though, so it sat on the shelf for awhile. Then I got the bright idea to use the fat quarters and other flannels I had, and cut them in to brick size, and then pieced them together for the quilt, and used my cardinal flannel for the backing. This was before I really knew what was what, and I probably didn't pre-wash. I got lucky! This flannel quilt is the go-to quilt in the family room. If I cover up with this quilt, the cat joins me. I am really warm and comfy then!