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jaciqltznok 05-30-2011 08:43 PM


Originally Posted by sherriequilts
Tell me the essential oil is not absolutely necessary. I am fearfully allergic to fragrances.

essential oil is NOT a fragrance, but the true oils from plants...it is also NOT necessary if you need it to be unscented!

blueangel 05-30-2011 08:45 PM

Sounds like a good idea.

OneMoreQuilt 05-30-2011 08:48 PM

Will be mixing up a batch to try tomorrow!! Thanks for sharing.

ewecansew 05-30-2011 09:05 PM

You don't have to add any scent. The spray works well with just the vodka and water.

Sadiemae 05-30-2011 09:26 PM

I make a spray that is similiar, but with less Vodka and I add some liquid starch.

leatheflea 05-31-2011 01:35 AM

Got an old bottle of citrus vodka in the freezer, can you use flavored vodka its already scented?

Just Me... 05-31-2011 02:35 AM


Originally Posted by lmyler
At our sewing/quilting friends meeting, Mary had just taken a class from well known teacher who said make your own spray for giving body to your quilting pieces: 1/4 cup vodka (can be cheap, 2 cups distilled water, 8 to 10 drops of essential oil, your choice, I love lavendar, smells so fresh. Mix, put in spray bottle and ola - it works wonderful. Mary said teacher said ok to put in iron, but I just can't do it so for me spray bottle works great. Husband was little concerned when I asked for vodka - thought I was switching from my healthy glass of wine a day!!

Just be careful. Alcohol can fade some fabrics! Ask me how I know......

Marion T 05-31-2011 02:42 AM

Might give a whole new meaning to Drunkards Path!

ragqueen03 05-31-2011 03:13 AM


Originally Posted by Marion T
Might give a whole new meaning to Drunkards Path!

funny - i was thinking the same thing!

Ann63 05-31-2011 04:02 AM

I use this also but add Sta-Flo liquid starch purchased at Walmart with mine. I made some for my friend and she loves it.


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