I'm so intrigued by the descriptions of using starch (spray heavily, put in fridge). I think eventually the curiosity will overcome my fears about bugs, and I'll give it a try. Since following recent discussions on starch/Best Press, I've tried spraying with Best Press before cutting, but I can't say I've noticed much difference. Someone mentioned that starching really helped with applique, and I wondered if it was the background fabric or the applique piece that was starched. It seems it would be harder to turn under an edge that was stiffened with starch?