What kind of starch/sizing do you like to use?
#31
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Originally Posted by debbieumphress
I do use Best Press. I used to buy the ittle bottles for 7.95, then I went online to her site and bought a gallon for around 45.00 and it was like getting 3 bottles free. Then while at my LQS they had the 14.95 bottles to refill with. I have to have it no matter what so I buy on sale when I can. Because it is a little high I use it for only quilting and use NIagra Sizing for regular. Doesn't gum up or leave flakes. You can also go in with a friend and buy direct from Mary Ellen and you both save money.
#32
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Originally Posted by oatw13
I wonder why she uses boiling water? I may have to try that to see if there is a difference. I use one tablespoon of cornstarch mixed in 2 cups of cold water. Then I pour it in a spray bottle. It dissolves fines, but I still have to shake it if I let it sit for awhile.
#33
I like Mary Ellens Best Press as well. It's a lot cheaper if you buy it in the gallon size. You can order it on line that way or have you LQS order it for you. Then all you need is a funnel to pour it into your handy small sprayer. For the person who complained of alergies, it is available unscented which is how I prefer to use it.
#34
I love MaryEllen's Best Press. there is one that is unscented if you are sensitive to the fragrance.
Also the larger sizes are much more economical, and then refill your sprayer. I have watered it down a bit to get it to last longer and it still does a fine job.
Also the larger sizes are much more economical, and then refill your sprayer. I have watered it down a bit to get it to last longer and it still does a fine job.
#39
Originally Posted by no1jan
I like Best Press, but it doesn't like me. Every time I use it I have trouble breathing and start coughing. That is the reason I bought it in the first place as it wasn't aerosal.
I does work, but I think I have to get a mask to put on when I use it.
I does work, but I think I have to get a mask to put on when I use it.
I now use Faultless Heavy Starch in Fresh Lavender Scent. It's less than $2 and recommended by Harriet Hargrave. In her book "Quilter's Academy Volume 1.." she says, "Our favorite is Faultless Heavy Spray Starch. It seems to add the most crispness without flaking or scorching."
It does an excellent job without using too much and it does not bother my lungs. A win-win! :thumbup:
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