Homemade Spray Starch

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02-01-2011, 01:35 PM

#51

featherweight

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Originally Posted by rainagade

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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt

I make mine..

1 c Staflo
1c Febreeze- I love the Lavender scent
1c Water..

mix well.. I have had it for a month at a time in my closet. I use it pretty quick tho, but so far No mold.. I even use a clean glass spaghetti jar for my starch..

I am impressed with all of you! I am looking at this recipe and I have one thought. I was told at the quilt store of course, that you do not use startch but the product called "BEST PRESS" because this is not a sugar base, which can attract ants.

So what is the scoup?

The scoup is. The LQS sells the Marys Ellens and not spray starch. And the ME cost about $5-8 a bottle.. We can make it and it works great. for about pennys a bottle.

02-01-2011, 02:02 PM

#52

Momofthree

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I buy mine from Walmart for $0.96. It can leave some residue on dark fabric but it comes right off brushing it off with my hands. For me that is worth it.

02-01-2011, 05:29 PM

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jitkaau

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Originally Posted by sewnmom

no kidding , drinking vodka, yes,yes...its called sizing not starch, my bad,... it really does a good job,material real nice and crisp..molly

Vodka is made from potatoes so there is the sizing.

02-01-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jitkaau

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Originally Posted by sewnmom

no kidding , drinking vodka, yes,yes...its called sizing not starch, my bad,... it really does a good job,material real nice and crisp..molly

Vodka is made from potatoes so there is the sizing.

OK, You convinced me. I'll put some Vodka in the spray bottle. I am not wasting it in the whole batch if I don't like it!! :-D

02-01-2011, 06:15 PM

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AnnieF

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The vodka mix is a good substitute for Mary Ellen's Best Press...I use it all the time.

02-01-2011, 06:23 PM

#56

stchenfool

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I just got a recipe for homemade "Best Press"
1/4 c. vodka
2 c. distilled water
essential oil of your choice

Enjoy! :XD:

02-01-2011, 06:33 PM

#57

CarolLady

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Originally Posted by Bobbin along

Ok, here's my recipe--small glass of orange juice, splash or 2 of vodka, drink that, spray the fabric with whatever you happen to have sitting around, (windex, whatever) Enough orange juice, and everything will look GREAT! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I think that sounds fantastic!!! lol 8-)

02-01-2011, 06:40 PM

#58

pastormarilyn

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Ladies, you are the best with answers to questions. I read this board everytime it is sent to me and always learn something new. I am going to tell all my friends about it. Now I can make starch for my quilts. I haven't been quilting long and haven't put any pictures on the board yet. First I have to learn how because I just made a nice quilt that I am proud of for a friend. I will learn soon. Thanks ladies for all you wisdom and information and inspiration.