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    Old 04-22-2012, 08:34 PM
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    Niagra non-aerosol. Even my kids like the smell.
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    Old 04-23-2012, 05:10 AM
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    Best press

    Sta-flo - mainly for piecing
    1 c sta-flo
    1 c water
    1 c febreeze lavendar scent

    Niagra liquid spray

    Ill use anyone of the above but sta flo is the one i use the most, cheaper in the long run- i use alot of it..
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    Old 04-23-2012, 05:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by Lori S
    I use Stay Flo starch concentrate. I can mix different "custom " strenghts depending on my needs. I can only find it at Walmart. It 's in a blue plastic jug . The key to starch is to let it soak into the fibers, before ironing. Often I let it hang dry over night if I am using a strong mixture.
    In a pinch I will use an airasol then its usually Niagra with a hint of lavender , very nice delicate smell.

    Same for me.
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    Old 04-24-2012, 03:11 AM
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    Best Press first, and Niagara second.

    Anikta in Northfield, MN
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    Old 04-24-2012, 04:21 AM
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    I use sta flo concentrated. Depending on what my project is, I dip the fabric and let it dry. It is much like a board then and is great to work with if you have lots of bias to deal with. It all washes out in the end, so I have never had any problems with it.
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    Old 04-24-2012, 05:00 AM
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    I use Sta Flo , mix half with water and put in a spray bottle, unless I'm starching yardage and then I place in sink and pour starch over yardage and work into the fibers. Have tried lots of brands and this one is the best I have found for the effect I want. NOTE: Starch does dull rotary cutter blades more quickly than without starch, but the accuracy in piecing is well worth a blade or two.
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    Old 04-24-2012, 06:40 AM
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    I use Faultless, diluted to my specs.
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    Old 04-24-2012, 06:47 AM
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    Bounce has a new "ironing spray" I really like, but can't stand the scent. I called the company and ask if they were going to put out an unscented one....didn't get much of a reply. By the way it has Bounce's name, but is produced by another company.
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    Old 04-24-2012, 07:10 AM
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    When I was taking a new member class at our guild, the girls teaching said to use spray sizing. Their reason was that
    the starch attracts bugs and the sizing doesn't.
    I use Spray Sizing which I get at Wal-Mart for $1.00/can.
    Mariah.
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    Old 04-24-2012, 07:12 AM
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    This was a good thread. I received some blocks from an exchange on this board and they were all nicely pressed with starch of some kind. I really liked how they felt and were so easy to sew. I was wondering what that person used. Now I will search on here for all of the topics on starch and see what you all have to say. This is such a helpful place.
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