I'm glad this question was asked because I've been thinking to use flannel too as backings for Linus project since I don't know how to quilt..I do stitch in the ditch and it's getting expensive to make that many projects when u buy batting and backings as well for other charitable projects. I use JA coupons to buy flannel but like now, they're on sale. It's getting very hard at guild to find anyone willing to longarmer your small tops.