Nanibi: Yes it was den Haan (I could have spent a fortune there). The woman there told me that if I wash it the glaze will become dull and eventually disappear. Also, if I hand quilt not to use a glazed cotton for the backing as it will be too hard on the fingers. Betina still make it but it seems that they may have had a falling out with den Haan as they no longer carry the range..
http://www.dutchfabric.nl/news/
I think perhaps I need to drop them an email.
To OCquilter: It is a floral ecru and madder red - called Wilhelmina.
To ManicQuilter2: I like the idea of tape. Maybe freezer paper for rounded shapes?
Many thanks to everyone for their suggestions. - HettyB