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02-08-2011, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by justflyingin
So if you starch, then did I read somewhere that bugs like the starch? It seems like you'd need to wash the quilt immediately after finishing it since you now have a food product (cornstarch) on it.
Is this right? Can you store starched (for example, new, finished but not yet given away) quilts for a couple of years with no problems?
Is this right? Can you store starched (for example, new, finished but not yet given away) quilts for a couple of years with no problems?
02-08-2011, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by justflyingin
So if you starch, then did I read somewhere that bugs like the starch? It seems like you'd need to wash the quilt immediately after finishing it since you now have a food product (cornstarch) on it.
Is this right? Can you store starched (for example, new, finished but not yet given away) quilts for a couple of years with no problems?
Is this right? Can you store starched (for example, new, finished but not yet given away) quilts for a couple of years with no problems?
02-08-2011, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by adyldrop
i learned the hard way to not starch after cutting....oh the shrinkage!!! haven't touched the stuff since
02-08-2011, 08:47 AM
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02-08-2011, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by adyldrop
i learned the hard way to not starch after cutting....oh the shrinkage!!! haven't touched the stuff since
02-08-2011, 08:56 AM
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Any cotton fabric cut small and then wet then steamed will distort and shrink. I heavy starch all my fabric before cutting. I have a Go and always starch before cutting with the dies. I don't starch pre cuts like Jelly rolls or charm squares before cutting them. My favorite starch is Niagara in the pump bottle. It smells great and does not flake. I always starch the back of the fabric, never the front.
02-08-2011, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by lisalisa
Every other post I read here is, "starch this, starch that". I'm thinking alright, I guess I need to get some. Sheesh. But then I forgot about it. Then I walked into my local thrift store and what was sitting on the shelf waiting for me for a whole dollar? A brand new unused bottle of starch.
Sweet mother of starch. I'm sorry I questioned you. For those of you who've yet to jump on the bandwagon. Run go now! You'll never look back.
Sweet mother of starch. I'm sorry I questioned you. For those of you who've yet to jump on the bandwagon. Run go now! You'll never look back.
02-08-2011, 11:39 AM
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I copied and pasted several recipes for homemade spray starch from other posts on this board. The (optional) lavender oil is just for fragrance, so it's very inexpensive (probably have cornstarch in you kitchen cupboard).
Homemade spray starch recipe
This is a great money saver and it does an excellent job.
Dissolve 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon cornstarch (depending on amount of stiffness you want) in a few tablespoons of cold water in a heat proof 2-cup measuring container. Add boiling water to make one cup, stirring constantly. Then add cold water to the 2 cup line. Let cool and use in a spray bottle.
Shake it every time you spray.
You may have to dilute it a little if it is too thick or builds up white flakes.
Discard after a week or so and make a new batch. You can also refrigerate between using to keep it fresher.
I heard of people making homemade spray starch and adding a small amount of clear vodka to help it last longer, i thnk about 2 oz of vodka to a recipe similar to this site:
http://tipnut.com/homemade-lavender-starch-recipe/
Lavender Linen Starch
Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 pint cold water. Add 6 drops of lavender essential oil. Place in a spray bottle. Shake before using.
Fresh pressed linens, nicely starched, and lavender fragrance wafting in the air. Nice!
Homemade spray starch recipe
This is a great money saver and it does an excellent job.
Dissolve 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon cornstarch (depending on amount of stiffness you want) in a few tablespoons of cold water in a heat proof 2-cup measuring container. Add boiling water to make one cup, stirring constantly. Then add cold water to the 2 cup line. Let cool and use in a spray bottle.
Shake it every time you spray.
You may have to dilute it a little if it is too thick or builds up white flakes.
Discard after a week or so and make a new batch. You can also refrigerate between using to keep it fresher.
I heard of people making homemade spray starch and adding a small amount of clear vodka to help it last longer, i thnk about 2 oz of vodka to a recipe similar to this site:
http://tipnut.com/homemade-lavender-starch-recipe/
Lavender Linen Starch
Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 pint cold water. Add 6 drops of lavender essential oil. Place in a spray bottle. Shake before using.
Fresh pressed linens, nicely starched, and lavender fragrance wafting in the air. Nice!
02-08-2011, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by newestnana
You are starching (and ironing) before cutting though, right? It keeps your cuts more accurate. I think if you starch after cutting you'd lose a lot of the benefit.
Some of you have mentioned that starching cut fabric then ironing distorts and possibly shrinks the cotton. Haven't had either problem. Perhaps it's only a problem for fabric that hasn't been pre-washed? I pre-wash all my fabric.
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