What kind of starch do you use?
08-20-2009, 04:07 PM
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I use Mary Ellen's Best Press. I have found it to be better than the one I mixed myself. I like the scents that it comes in. It also comes in non-scented.
I too am concerned about the enviornment so I have worked my way out of spray cans.
Kelly
I too am concerned about the enviornment so I have worked my way out of spray cans.
Kelly
08-20-2009, 04:12 PM
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Just read the latest issue of Quick Quilts. in which Nancy Smith & Linda milligan of "Possibilities" discusses this very subject.
Lots of very importany and helpful tips about Starching.
Maybe someone could scan and post here for all to read.
Lots of very importany and helpful tips about Starching.
Maybe someone could scan and post here for all to read.
08-20-2009, 05:37 PM
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I like Mary Ellen's Best Press, too.....lavender is my favorite. I use it for everything I "starch"
Oh---I have been looking for the gallon refills everywhere!!! Can you tell me where you got them?
I looked for it at JoAnn's and they did not sell it (maybe they have it in some locations...just not the store where I was looking).
I did find the spray bottles at Hancock Fabrics...and got to use a coupon:-)
Originally Posted by peaceandjoy
My preference is Mary Ellen's. I LOVE the Citrus and the Carribean Beach scents. Rose, lavendar, cherry blossom and unscented are also available. LQS quite often has a 16 oz spray bottle for about $8. I bought one, and since then have gotten the gallon refills. I find them online for about $40 - with shipping, it was close to $50! :oops: Or get two from another place when I am ordering from someplace else that is a little more but offers free shipping w/ $100 purchase.
Originally Posted by kwhite
Thanks I will have to try that. Does Joann's have it? 40% off coupons are great.
I did find the spray bottles at Hancock Fabrics...and got to use a coupon:-)
08-21-2009, 03:01 PM
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This is a recipe for spray starch that is very similar to "Best Press"--much cheaper. I use this all the time--it's great.
Boil 1 quart water
Dissolve 4 Tab liquid starch (Sta-flo) in 2 cups cold water and add this
to the boiling water and return to boil.
Then add 2 more cups of cold water--(you may add a bit of lavender water--I do). Put in spray bottle. Store remaining in cool place. Really not hard to make and lasts forever.
This makes a light starch, use a little more Sta-flo for a heavier finish. You will find Sta-flo in the supermarket by the laundry products.
Boil 1 quart water
Dissolve 4 Tab liquid starch (Sta-flo) in 2 cups cold water and add this
to the boiling water and return to boil.
Then add 2 more cups of cold water--(you may add a bit of lavender water--I do). Put in spray bottle. Store remaining in cool place. Really not hard to make and lasts forever.
This makes a light starch, use a little more Sta-flo for a heavier finish. You will find Sta-flo in the supermarket by the laundry products.
08-21-2009, 03:15 PM
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deltaquilter--
does heating the water help disperse the starch better? Where do you find lavender water? Would an essential oil work as well? Thanks for the "recipe" :lol: :lol: :lol:
does heating the water help disperse the starch better? Where do you find lavender water? Would an essential oil work as well? Thanks for the "recipe" :lol: :lol: :lol:
08-21-2009, 03:44 PM
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yes, I think boiling the water disperses the starch and probably keeps if from separating. I found some lavendar spray (used on bed linens) in a department store. Just takes a few drops. I wouldn't use an oil--may stain.
08-21-2009, 04:54 PM
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I got mine from a yahoo.com store (http://search.store.yahoo.net/cgi-bi...96748182234973). With shipping, it came to just under $50.
It's also available from createforless.com - a little more per gallon, but if you spend $100, free shipping.
Once in a blue moon, LQS will have refills, but only unscented. Even at $50 from above, it's quite a bit less than the 16 oz. bottles usually available at LQS.
It's also available from createforless.com - a little more per gallon, but if you spend $100, free shipping.
Once in a blue moon, LQS will have refills, but only unscented. Even at $50 from above, it's quite a bit less than the 16 oz. bottles usually available at LQS.
08-23-2009, 06:34 AM
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I use Faultless Premiun Professional Starch. It seems to be the same as the very pricey one you can get at quilt shops. It has a gold lid and a gold bottomed can. I love this stuff. No flaking and no build up on my iron. I am on my 3rd can. I get it a Walmart. I spent a lot of money on that pricey stuff never again!
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