Can we make sizing?
08-02-2011, 04:40 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by Just-Lee
My Gran used to make a sugar/ water starch, I believe..perhaps she used corn starch too? I still have the old RC bottle with the sprinkler cork they used to have back in the day. Brings back so many memories and I will never let it go :)
08-02-2011, 05:01 AM
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My hubby works at the plant that makes StaFlo starch, all it is is corn starch and distilled water, of course they add color and scent. And yes I get the freebies when they do quality control. I add it to a spray bottle with some water and use. Just shake it before using.
08-02-2011, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Quilt Fan
Niagra starch does a nice job but in a sprayer it makes my eyes itch a lot. Doubt that would be a problem if I made it from scratch.
Thank you all for the ideas.
08-02-2011, 07:12 AM
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Lavender Linen Starch
Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 pint cold water. Add 6 drops of lavender (or any other) essential oil. Place in a spray bottle. Shake before using.
tipnut is a great place for homemade recipes for laundry!
http://tipnut.com/scented-bedding/
Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 pint cold water. Add 6 drops of lavender (or any other) essential oil. Place in a spray bottle. Shake before using.
tipnut is a great place for homemade recipes for laundry!
http://tipnut.com/scented-bedding/
08-02-2011, 09:54 AM
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Aurora:
Thank you for this suggestion. I searched Mary Ellen's Best and found information on sizing as well as the recipe.
1/4 cup vodka
2 cups distilled water
Lavender essential oil in varying amounts.
I plan to cut pieces for a couple of scrap quilts and put into kits until winter for sewing the blocks. Did not want to use starch because of the bug question in case putting together goes past next winter.
Thank you for this suggestion. I searched Mary Ellen's Best and found information on sizing as well as the recipe.
1/4 cup vodka
2 cups distilled water
Lavender essential oil in varying amounts.
I plan to cut pieces for a couple of scrap quilts and put into kits until winter for sewing the blocks. Did not want to use starch because of the bug question in case putting together goes past next winter.
Originally Posted by Aurora
In May there was a discussion on Mary Ellen's Best. Do a search and you will find the thread which contains several options for making it.
08-02-2011, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilt Fan
Aurora:
Thank you for this suggestion. I searched Mary Ellen's Best and found information on sizing as well as the recipe.
1/4 cup vodka
2 cups distilled water
Lavender essential oil in varying amounts.
I plan to cut pieces for a couple of scrap quilts and put into kits until winter for sewing the blocks. Did not want to use starch because of the bug question in case putting together goes past next winter.
Thank you for this suggestion. I searched Mary Ellen's Best and found information on sizing as well as the recipe.
1/4 cup vodka
2 cups distilled water
Lavender essential oil in varying amounts.
I plan to cut pieces for a couple of scrap quilts and put into kits until winter for sewing the blocks. Did not want to use starch because of the bug question in case putting together goes past next winter.
Originally Posted by Aurora
In May there was a discussion on Mary Ellen's Best. Do a search and you will find the thread which contains several options for making it.
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08-03-2011, 05:40 AM
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Yesterday I found one can at our Dollar Tree in the laundry section. It is aeroso and the name on the can is Perfect Sizing. At $1.00 it was a better price than our grocery. I did not check our other $1 stores
Originally Posted by winter012
Thanks for all the great ideas!! I'll have to check out our Dollar Tree store next time I go for some home homemade sizing.
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