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10-16-2010, 05:58 AM

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featherweight

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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter

I was looking for liquid starch in the grocery store and happened upon a non-aerosol Niagra starch that says it doesnt' flake. I haven't tried it yet - has anybody else?

Yes, I have tried it. I purchased it in Az and now I can't find it here. Makes me so mad. But, I have been making my own.
1 cup staflo
1 cup water
1 cup fabreeze
I guess if you can't find Staflo the recipe won't help you. Sorry.

10-16-2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by twogeebs

I've been to my two local (Giant Eagle) large grocery stores and Target, can't find Spray Starch. I'm in SW Pa any ideas? :hunf:

I'm also in SW PA, and I have found spray starch at Giant Eagle, Foodland, Family Dollar, Walmart, Dollar General....but I don't think any store sells the big bottles of liquid starch that I remember seeing long ago. THAT is what I have been looking for.

The only place I have seen it here is at Walmart. They carry the 1/2 gal bottles. That will last me a long time.

10-16-2010, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RkayD

I've seen mention of homemade starch...anyone know how or use it?

Google: Homemade spray starch. I came up with several.

10-16-2010, 07:07 AM

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I use Mary Ellen's Best Press. You can buy online. It's a light starch and I get the lavendar smell..You can get this online or I get mine at Hancocks (cheaper) or my LQS. It's my favorite

10-16-2010, 07:40 AM

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Right before Mary Ellen's Best Press was available to buy, Walmart sold a clear pressing spray that was exactly like Mary Ellen's. It was Linen, Vanilla, and Lavender scented. It wasn't with the spray starches, it was in the ironing board section. It was great and very inexpensive. I can't find it anywhere now. I wonder if the name was changed to Mary Ellen's or if the brand was bought out.

10-16-2010, 07:58 AM

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You can find homemade starch on the web, there are several recipes. You have to use one where you "cook" the potion. Such as http://community.tasteofhome.com/for...0/4767692.aspx

10-16-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by janRN

I got mine at Costco but I've seen it at Walmart. It's usually in the laundry section. Walmart had about 5 or 6 different brands. Good luck!

Thanks, gee I was near Walmart...was at Sam's Club didn't think to go to Walmart :? . I'm an hour from town with a long list and running from store to store. I'll check next time. Thanks a lot!!!

10-16-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by twogeebs

I've been to my two local (Giant Eagle) large grocery stores and Target, can't find Spray Starch. I'm in SW Pa any ideas? :hunf:

I went to Giant Eagle in Washington & Waynesburg and asked. They said they didn't have spray starch. Will try Walmart and Dollar Stores. Thank you

10-16-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by merridancer

You can find homemade starch on the web, there are several recipes. You have to use one where you "cook" the potion. Such as http://community.tasteofhome.com/for...0/4767692.aspx

Thanks for the recipe, sure hope I don't have to make my own, but if I do I'll be trying this recipe.

10-16-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter

I was looking for liquid starch in the grocery store and happened upon a non-aerosol Niagra starch that says it doesnt' flake. I haven't tried it yet - has anybody else?

Just curious, what is liquid Febreeze? ZI seem to use it in everything else, but havent seen any liquids , what is its purpose?Other than smelling good!LOL