I am thinking the quilt will be well used for 2-3 yrs before she leaves for college and maybe not so well taken care of which is fine... helps factoring in making this on the economical side. The flannel sheet is kind of a Plan B as the original backing is now slated to be backing for another project. I did google reviews on the name brand flannel sheets and most were favorable. Too I can gift her the fitted bedsheet and pillowcases. So hopefully it's a win all the way around.
The batiks I was able to purchase for a deal and a steal from the local quilt guild fundraiser. I do try to be as economical as best I can be.
Yes! I do love the Moda Woolies!! And definitely will keep Fabric.com for future flannel needs. I have another quilting friend who strictly uses for flannel for backings whose wonderful quilts were my motivation.
I will be sure to wash multiple times and if it is not going to work I will go to Plan C. Keeping my fingers crossed...