Been debating on whether to participate, I see the decision is to make WOW with spring floral with the pattern from Quilters Cache. I have only a few questions, sorry, I like to work with either non washed fabric, or if it has to be washed ( didn't see it in the rules) is it okay to use starch to stiffen my fabric. I just feel it helps with precision. Also I have a dog and though he is rarely in my "Toy Room" I may carry a hair on me while sewing. So before I commit, is the starch and the fact I have a dog okay?