Originally Posted by
IrishNY
I only buy LQS flannel that doesn't fade or pill, but it does shrink quite a bit and it leaves a huge amount of dust in the lint trap in my dryer. I wouldn't make anything out of flannel without washing it.
Same here tis is one kind of fabric that needs a good pre-wash. I have only done one all flannel quilt and I did not like the finish of the top and I gave it to another very grateful quilter to finish as she wished. Right now I am working (this morning) on a quilt with a flannel back and am always pleased with flannel on the back of a quilt no matter what type of batting is used in the quilt. My experience is that flannel may shrink the second washing too. One good reason to pre-wash quilt before giving it away as a gift. It will puff up some which is something I like in such a quilt. If I didn't pre-wash the fabric I am afraid the shrinkage would be way to much with a second washing.