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IBQUILTIN 12-22-2010 08:27 PM
I think you may have misread the directions for medium starch. Look again, and let it dry before ironing., Should help

Annaleehunter 12-22-2010 10:08 PM
I use 1:1 and let it sit for a minute. I never have problems with it if I allow it to soak in first and use steam. Flakes will not make it through the quilting/washing process, though!!!

Annaleehunter 12-22-2010 10:10 PM
Originally Posted by Clueless Quilter
I agree the ratio is way off.

I love 'Mary Ellen's Best Press' (fragrant free) but because of the cost usually mix my own starch using 'Stay-Flo' with a 1 to 1 ratio with water.

I have tried the Niagra starch in the pump bottle and like it much better than the aerosol. However, as I can only find it in the linen scent I can't use it. It has a lovely Linen scent but I am allergic to things with fragrances.
I, too, love Mary Ellen's... it is expensive, though. I use stay-flo 1:1 and add generic febreeze if I want it to smell wonderful.

penski 12-22-2010 10:49 PM
i agree with all the above !! i just didnt get in here on time, sorry was wrapping Christmas presents

judi wess 12-23-2010 05:57 AM
I like to mist my fabric with water before misting with the starch solution. Think I still prefer sizing. Like the idea of adding essential oil to the mix. Thanks

Prism99 12-23-2010 08:26 AM
Originally Posted by gale
I know this sounds weird but has anyone ever used a blow dryer to dry the starch before ironing? Sometimes I starch seams during construction and don't want to wait for the starch to dry.
I'm pretty sure a hair dryer would speed up the process.

Gabrielle's Mimi 12-23-2010 11:38 AM
I took a class from Harriet Hargrave and she said flaking is a sign that your iron is too hot. I solved the problem by switching to Mary Ellen's Best Press. It's more expensive than starch, but it smells nice, works great and doesn't flake.

Olivia's Grammy 12-23-2010 02:19 PM
If you are using starch, are you washing your finished quilts? I've always been afarid of bugs getting in to starched items. I use a sizer instead of starch.

Ardelle Coult 12-23-2010 06:29 PM
Does sizer not attract bugs like starch?

Prism99 12-23-2010 07:42 PM
Originally Posted by Ardelle Coult
Does sizer not attract bugs like starch?
Sizing is synthetic. Starch is made from organic products - usually corn (but it can also be made from potatoes, rice, etc.).


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