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Old 02-20-2014, 09:11 AM
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I've seen quite a few people mention using sprays for ironing. What brands/types would you all recommend?
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Old 02-20-2014, 09:26 AM
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Mary Ellen's best press, Niagra spray (non aerosol) or make your own with liquid starch and water. I use StaFlo & water 50/50
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I used to be a Niagra girl but switched a while back to the StaFlo liquid and use a 50/50 mix as well. Prefer the results with the StaFlo as well as the price!
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I have to shop online most of the time. I priced Best Press and Niagra nonaerosol. I bought a case of 6 bottles of Niagra for the price of 2 bottles of Best Press on Ebay. You might want to check it out.
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Old 02-20-2014, 10:46 AM
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I love Best Press, but it is quite expensive.
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Old 02-20-2014, 10:56 AM
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I've recently used Oxford and Wells ironing starch which the manufacturer in Texas intended to sell for ironing shirts not realizing that there was a whole bunch of quilters out there who would love their product. I'm not sure of the price as I was given it as a gift but it definitely smells good and works well. I'd buy this if it were available in Canada (I'd also buy StaFlo or Niagara if it were available too!). I can get Best Press but it is $10 for a small container (it works well but I don't like the price). I've made my own with corn starch and lemon juice but it's not quite the same.
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I use and love magic sizing light....
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If you are talking about getting out tough wrinkles, I saw a demonstration at a quilt show that used a tablespoon of vinegar and a cup of water in a spray bottle. I LOVE it! It's terrific.
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I used to use Best Press but didn't like the way it left fold lines in the fabric. No matter how much I used it was difficult to press out the fold lines. Plus it is expensive.

I now use and really like Magic Sizing Extra Crisp. I couldn't find it locally, so I had to purchase a 6 can box online. But it certainly gets out wrinkles and fold lines.
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I am using 1 cup of cheap vodka, 1 cup of water and a dash of Frebreeze for a light scent put it in a spray bottle and go iron. I like Best Press but I would rather spend money on fabric
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