Thanks also Lobster and Marietta for the clarifications. Yes, DJ...I'm not too quick to digest all these posts! I stalled on the allergy thing, too! LOL! I will label each block with my screen name and Mark my overall package as being dog and cat friendly. I dont mean to minimize the misery allergy sufferers go through....but I did laugh to myself. I am severely allergic to horses, but I can't suppose anyone would quilt in a barn? Or bring a horse into a quilt room?