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quilting in my60s 09-04-2011 10:25 AM
Originally Posted by willferg
My understanding is that you mix a few drops of essential oil into the vodka (a small amount of the cheapest stuff you can find), and then add distilled water. The vodka does something to spread the oil throughout the bottle so that the oil doesn't get on the fabric. You then use it for pressing.

Hope that makes sense!
The vodka is mentioned as an ingredient in Best Press, not to drink!! This was on one of the topics on board.

marknfran 09-04-2011 10:28 AM
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
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.
It would have to be pretty microscopic bug food!

mumzer 09-04-2011 10:32 AM
Feel the same about this thread. Have to tell you that many years ago a good Bloody Mary was Beer&Tomato juice. A little of one a little more of the other. Your taste. Also Port Wine and Grapefruit juice. Again a little of one and a little more of another. Don't do any quilting just enjoy the day

QuiltingHaven 09-04-2011 10:46 AM
This is absolutely hilarious, I haven't laughed so hard in a very long time. Thank you Quilting Board for a happy Sunday!!!!

Patti Mahoney 09-04-2011 11:42 AM
I'm a newbie quilter. I've sure learned alot of the QB.

lynn_z 09-04-2011 11:56 AM
Definitely vodka! If you drink enough, you won't care about the bugs!

VaNella 09-04-2011 12:00 PM
Is today April 1st?

TN Gal 09-04-2011 12:22 PM
If you "google" Best Press Spray Recipe you can find the proportion of ingredients to make your own...it uses vodka, water and essential oil. I often use the Best Press Spray brand and really like it.

MsLoriAnn 09-04-2011 12:24 PM
Originally Posted by willferg
My understanding is that you mix a few drops of essential oil into the vodka (a small amount of the cheapest stuff you can find), and then add distilled water. The vodka does something to spread the oil throughout the bottle so that the oil doesn't get on the fabric. You then use it for pressing.

Hope that makes sense!
I use vodka when making linen water. The recipe is 1/3 cup vodka; 5-6 drops essential oil of your choice; 3-4 drops of peppermint oil; distilled water.
Mix in up in a spray bottle and use when ironing.

I don't put it in the iron.

virtualbernie 09-04-2011 12:28 PM
Originally Posted by lillybeck
I have heard of this but always wonder why someone would pay that price even to drink. We do not drink and even if it was the best starch money could buy I would not ues it. Someone would see me buy it and that would be the end of my testimony of faith.
I don't drink either but it does a wonderful job of knocking the wrinkles out! I feel out of place in the liqour store so I send my 37 year old daughter :lol:


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