Spray starch vs Magic Sizing?
I just spent over an hour ironing small, 5"x8" up to 1/2 yard pieces from my stash for a scrappy quilt. I used a full can of spray starch and when I ran out, I used Magic Sizing. Didn't notice a whole lot of difference in the hand of the material when I was done. Are there any advantages to using one over the other? I don't normally use products but since I dusted off the Accuquilt GO(which I haven't used for at least 3-4 years), I thought 2 1/2" squares might need a little starch before cutting. Wow! I forgot how quick and easy cutting was with this gadget! I could cut 54 squares in the time it would take me to cut 20 squares, even using my June Taylor! Thanks to everyone who talked about using their GO. I was ready to sell mine from lack of use, but this has changed my mind!
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I have Magic Sizing but haven't used it yet. I am not sure about what it does compared to starch. Glad you said it wasn't much different. Now I know I can use it. Thanks.
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I love Magic Sizing and have used it for years, mainly because I liked the scent. Lately however, since I've begun starching yardage before cutting pieces, diluted liquid starch in a pump bottle seems to be more economical.
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I use Niagra starch in a pump bottle.
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I have always used Magic Sizing, when I took my first quilt class the teacher told us that spray starch attracts bugs. I have been happy with it for over 12 years.
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Originally Posted by Juliebelle
(Post 6050722)
I have always used Magic Sizing, when I took my first quilt class the teacher told us that spray starch attracts bugs. I have been happy with it for over 12 years.
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I've heard that the sizing does not gum up your iron, which is the reason to avoid starch. (Don't know about that part.) I do like the sizing better because it's not so heavy.
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I've used Best Press on my scraps and used almost 1/2 the bottle. Planning on using Magic Sizing unless I can find a cheaper alternative that I can make from home that won't ruin my new iron and attract bugs.
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I took a Karen Kay Buckley class on applique - she recommends Magic Sizing for the following reasons - starch can produce white flakes on fabric while sizing does not, does not stain you ironing board cover and does not gum up your iron. I use it for applique - ironing on a small table ironing board and look the same as when I first got it. No stains.
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I've been using niagara spray but I think I'll pick up some magic sizing today to try.
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