I use flannel A Lot! I love the Moda Woolies flannels and Benartex double sided flannel. Both are nice to work with, minimal lint or shrinkage. They are a tighter weave than the lesser ( Joanne’s) flannels. I have bought many flannels from fabric.com too. Look for double sided flannels ( they are heavier, brushed on both sides) I’ve never had one bleed and the shrinkage isn’t any more than regular cottons