Hi Quilting Cat and Ann Clare - thank you for your kind comments.
I think I will use it on the table at Christmas. I will just take a chance. There is always washing powder and a washing machine on Boxing Day!
Just made Pheasant casserole for my slow cooker (crockpot). My sister and family are coming for Sunday lunch and I thought a Game Pie was the thing for the cold weather. If it goes well, I might just cook it over Christmas...