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KathyKat 09-04-2011 08:26 AM

I'm not worried about bugs because I use this when I'm pressing fabric and pieces as I make the quilt and I wash the quilt as soon as I'm finished. I don't have any UFOs stored because I only make one project at a time.

redeagle 09-04-2011 09:17 AM

Just about the time you think you've heard everything! LOL LOL LOL

marknfran 09-04-2011 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by KathyKat
I use it as a substitute for Best Press. I think the formula is 1 cup of H20, 2 oz vodka and a few drops of essential oil but you can skip the oil because it's just for the scent. I don't really measure. I just almost fill my spray bottle with water, pour in some of my husband's vodka and I add only 2 drops of essential oil in a linen scent. Mix it up really well and it works great and is cheap, especially since DH doesn't know I use his vodka, LOL.
I like the occasional martini but not while sewing or pressing!
If you do a QB search for Best Press you'll see all kinds of discussions on this topic. Good luck with however you decide to use the vodka!!

Thank you!!! I needed the recipe. Had to throw out the canned starch because it affected my breathing; I have asthma. Now to find a little bottle of vodka and a spray bottle....not hard, then find some essential oil; kinda like the lavender scent. Thankyou!! :thumbup:

chuckbere15 09-04-2011 09:28 AM

I vote for vodka and cranberry.

TacoMama 09-04-2011 09:30 AM

Sewtruterry, Hysterical!!!!!!!

OmaForFour 09-04-2011 09:50 AM

RIGHT ON!


Originally Posted by Deb watkins
vodka and cranberry with a splash of lime. starch and cranberry....not so good.


Gladys 09-04-2011 09:52 AM


Originally Posted by Sierra
Aurora said

I think the starch attracks bugs -- the Vodka doesn't.

I use the cheap Vodka for the starch and the good Vodka for me. Did someone say Bloody Marys?


No no no no, Aurora, you MUST understand. Bloody Marys is what you get after you've mixed up the recipe and tried to cut with your rotary cutter after downing the vodka. You MUST keep the actions/reicpes in order!!!!

You guys are hilarious. I have laughed more on this thread than I have in the last week!!! Thank you guys...

I just might have to try this...(Not going to specify how!)

Scissor Queen 09-04-2011 09:52 AM


Originally Posted by Aurora
I think the starch attracks bugs -- the Vodka doesn't.


I use the cheap Vodka for the starch and the good Vodka for me. Did someone say Bloody Marys?

Vodka is a food too. The alcohol will evaporate and leave a nice bug food.

blueheavenfla 09-04-2011 10:03 AM

I wonder if you could use clear vanilla (like used in white frosting) instead of the EO? It sure would smell good. Hmmm, maybe too good...make you hungry and whoops...there goes the sewing.

mumzer 09-04-2011 10:12 AM

I don't care for either one but this is to funny HAHAHA still laughing


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