I'll 2nd that! I don't like to mess with stabilizers just never got into using them. But Starch! Get the liquid that you dilute with water to strength you want, and a good spray bottle. Plan on cleaning your iron often. I learned that just taking the iron to the sink with a soft cloth and water removes the starch build up. I use a dry iron. Right now I'm making the QM Bitty Blocks, so fun, and my bitty baskets came out perfect 1-1/2" HST unfinished. I starch all through the process.