Bamagal

I can understand the starch making it easier to rotary cut, and piece on a machine, but won't starch make it more difficult to hand quilt? I've never learned to quilt on a machine because the only machine I have is a Singer Fashion Mate 360 from the 1970's (It has 6 stitches-LOL) I am learning to piece on it though. When I was taught quilting the rule was always wash first and use no starch. Since I'm trying to learn new ideas, I was wondering.

amma

I soak my fabrics with starch, let them air dry and then press. I find for me, the fabric is easier to cut, press, and my blocks do not stretch. I can also finger press some seams and they really stay nicely.

Starch the backings the same way, I rarely have a pucker.

I don't hand quilt, so I can't answer that question :D:D:D

pocoellie

I starch the fabrics that I'll be using for a quilt a day or two before starting the project. I use the Sta Flo brand in the blue bottle and dilute 50/50, spray or soak the fabric, then let it "soak" into the fabric for a minimum of 2 hours, then air dry, then press.

stitchinwitch

It looks like both of our WalMarts choose NOT to carry it - I have been checking it out for the last 6 months. Thanks

Furza Flyin

I just got home from buying some. Both Walmart and Winco carry the liquid starch. I use 50/50 and a spray bottle. I do make sure I rinse out the spray part of the bottle after a day of sewing it tends to gunk up if I dont and leave it sit over night.

virtualbernie

I hand quilt and also use the Sta Flo starch with no problems.

Bamagal

Thank you so much!! Can't wait to try it !! Will make things much easier!!

sewingsuz

I just spray starch my dresden plates when they were all put together so it would stay better while working with them. this is the first time I did this and it does make a difference. I like it.

dgsmom

i starch when i'm piecing blocks like jacob's ladder, shoo fly. i use mary ellen's best press i purchase mine at the lqs and the have the bigger containers. i also have seen it at hancock's. it is a clear starch alernative and it is available in different scents.

Cyn

I'm curious about it making hand quilting harder also.