Sorry to hear about your allergy. Some time back someone posted this on their way of washing their fabrics, sew the two ends together and wash them that way, only one seam to have to sew. Sure hate that you have to mess up your new arrangement. I've been working on reorganizing my sewing stuff off and on all summer, and it is a job. Take care and good luck. Maybe if you are in a guild, you could take some of your fabs. on a meeting date and some of you quilting buddies would help you get them sewn for washing. Just a thought.