Thank you for the lovely comments. It makes me feel much more encouraged after the washing dilemma/drama/trauma... :)
Kimbee – I drafted the pattern myself. It was drafted onto paper, not in EQ (or similar) software package.
Spring – Unfortunately I didn't get it all out, but it is much less noticeable - well to others, not to me. I washed it twice, soaked it over night, washed it 3 times, smeared it with natural unsweetened yoghurt - waited, washed it twice - then put it out to dry.