Originally Posted by Gal
Hi Barb, can you elaborate on Sta Flo, I do know that product but we may have similar here in NZ, I could have done with this good advise before I cut out my triangles for the outside edge I did not know about biases and the outside edges when I began cutting out! I think it was a case of trying to run before I could walk, however I am happy with my quilt and to help with the slightly curvy edges I piano key quilted them which helped a lot!
Gal
Sta Flo can be purchased in Wal Mart or most grocery stores. It is under $3 for a half gallon (?) container, comes in a blue bottle. I mix the starch and water in a 50/50 mix and put into the spray bottle from the garden center. I have tried old Windex bottles, etc but the hole isn't large enough and clogs.
I starch my fabric heavily. It is almost as stiff as paper. I went to a couple of classes with Barbara Barber and she is a big advocate of starch. This is when I first started the heavy starching.
All starching should be done BEFORE you do any cutting. Starch your fabric and then cut your strips. Your pressing will be nice and crisp when using this method.
I go ahead and quilt my quilts and then I wash and block the quilt to get all the starch out.
Hope this helps.
Barb