If I were you, I would wash all fabric as soon as you bring it home from now on. In the mean time, Try the masks while working on this quilt & maybe even gloves. Or be sure to wash your hands good after handling the fabric. If you don't have access to a mask, you can use a cotton tea towel tied your face like a robber would use. Hee, Hee. I have that problem when they crop dust around here & I live in a small farming community. When I hear the planes buzzing, I stay inside & if I have to go out for some reason I always use a mask & keep a few in my car just in case. If I don't within just a few hours of breathing this in I will end up with bronchial Pneumonia. It hits me that fast. All allergies don't cause a rash. They can have a different affect on different people.