Sorry, another question, please!
#41
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Anaheim, California
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When times were tough for me, I started using water mixed with cornstarch for my spray starch. This might work for one that has allergies and asthma.
#42
Remember, there's no such thing as a dumb question! The teacher in me just wanted to reassure you of that! Good luck with your quilting adventure.
#43
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,503
Hi there and welcome to the site from Florida. I personally use starch because it gives the fabric more body and easier to work with. Then when you complete your quilt it will wash out. It is a personal decision though. Good luck. There is always someone to help on this site.
#44
I know it's a good idea to stabilize fabric before cutting, especially with triangles and the such, but both MaryEllen's and regular spray starch leave me feeling ill in an odd sort of way. Accuracy is more challenging when your fabric is a little "sloppy", but possible.
#45
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
I think that the only thing that attracts the silverfish is the starch in the fabric when the fabric is stored. A washed quilt made from starched fabric should not attract anything (other than jealous people wanting it for themselves)
#46
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cedar City Utah
Posts: 813
My experience is that using starch helps with keeping the bias edges from stretching. BTW....in 35 years of sewing, I have NEVER had bugs from starch. I suspect for those who did have them, they are caused by something else.
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