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Starch help, please

Old 01-21-2011, 03:58 AM
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I use Faultless MAXX. It has a nice lavender vanilla scent and it comes in a black spray bottle that I can reuse for my Sta-Flo starch that I mix 50/50. I also spray and let it sit for a few minutes to let it soak into my fabric.
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Old 01-21-2011, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Lady Diana
One our our ladies mentioned that starch is her best friend in quilting. I have been using Mary Ellen's spray and I really like it, but it does not give me the stiffness I would like.
Can you please provide me with the brand of a good spray starch that will not flake?
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let it sit until the foam disappears and you won't get flakes...I use Mary Ellen on blocks and if I want really stiff I use the spray starch in spray cans.
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Old 01-21-2011, 06:01 AM
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I use Niagara starch to in the big bottle and put it in a spray bottle with a bit of water. I don't get flaking.
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Old 01-21-2011, 06:07 AM
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Maybe I've gotten lucky when quilting - but I am yet to spray starch a single piece when quilting - once my top is finished, I have been known to spray it with magic sizing to make it lay perfect for my quilter to quilt it - and she so appreciates that - but I never do it for me! I might have to try it and see if I maybe need to do it - but I've been lucky I guessl
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Old 01-21-2011, 07:37 AM
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I had copied these recipes for homemade starch from previous posts:

Homemade spray starch recipe

This is a great money saver and it does an excellent job.

Dissolve 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon cornstarch (depending on amount of stiffness you want) in a few tablespoons of cold water in a heat proof 2-cup measuring container. Add boiling water to make one cup, stirring constantly. Then add cold water to the 2 cup line. Let cool and use in a spray bottle.
Shake it every time you spray.

You may have to dilute it a little if it is too thick or builds up white flakes.

Discard after a week or so and make a new batch. You can also refrigerate between using to keep it fresher.

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I heard of people making homemade spray starch and adding a small amount of clear vodka to help it last longer, i thnk about 2 oz of vodka to a recipe similar to this site:

http://tipnut.com/homemade-lavender-starch-recipe/
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Lavender Linen Starch
Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 pint cold water. Add 6 drops of lavender essential oil. Place in a spray bottle. Shake before using.
Fresh pressed linens, nicely starched, and lavender fragrance wafting in the air. Nice!
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Old 01-21-2011, 07:50 AM
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I just buy the sta-flo at wally world and mix it up myself it is a little more economical. and when I go to iron I make sure that the fabric is 99% dry. Like I spray at night and in the morning all ready to iron and cut up. It only takes about 2 hours if it is hanging up but then again I get the fabric soooooo soaked that when it is ironed and dry it can walk away on its own. i think that it really helps keep the cutting and piecing from going every which way. you can also use any kinds of essential oils that you want the fabric to smell like. I have had a spray bottle with tea tree oil in it that I repurposed for starch and it smelled lovely.
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Old 01-21-2011, 08:32 AM
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I always allow the starch to sit a bit before ironing until it is dried and have never (yet!) had a flaking issue.

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Old 01-21-2011, 08:39 AM
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I use magic sizing. If I want it stiffer I just spray more than once.
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Old 01-21-2011, 09:03 AM
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Okay, I'm new to quilting. What is the purpose of starch the pieces? Does it REALLY make a difference? Help......
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Old 01-21-2011, 09:20 AM
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There have been a couple of threads about starching. After reading them, I am now an avid starcher. For me, I seem to have more accurate cutting and sewing. I like the stiffness in the material and the final look. Once again, this thread has provided more to think about. Usually I use the Faultless or Niagra can of spray starch, but I might try the Stay Flo this weekend. Thanks for all your tips and suggestions!
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