Wendy, do you put your chucks in a chicken hotel while you are away? Apparently there are several of these springing up in the UK - heard about it on the radio today.
As for the washing of Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Turnovers, Honey Buns etc., I have never prewashed any of these that I have used. I just wash the whole lot after it is quilted with some synthrapol or colour catchers and they have turned out just fine. I guess I must be a bit of a bodger too. (Is that what you would call a pole dancer too?
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