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    Old 10-07-2013, 01:14 PM
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    Originally Posted by katiebear1
    My favorite is the cinnamon flavored vodka. Mix it with coke zero. Takes me back to when I was a teenager and I worked as a carhop. Cinnamon cokes were a big hit. along with cherry coke, vanilla coke,etc. Boy that sure gives my age away
    Cinnamon Coke ... have never heard of that one.
    I love cinnamon .... so am totally curious on that!

    Have never taken a liking to Vanilla, Cherry or the Lemon/Lime Cokes.
    Though ... nothing is nicer than fresh squeezed lemon juice added to Coke.
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    Old 10-07-2013, 03:17 PM
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    Originally Posted by Rubesgirl
    I read about mixing vodka and water on QB a while ago and tried it. It worked pretty well and I didn't see any down side to using it. I did not scent it, as I don't want to put any oils onto my fabric. I have used Mary Ellen's at my LQS when taking a class and I didn't see any difference in the way it presses. I really just prefer distilled water in a fine mister, but if adding the vodka makes my seams lay flatter, I'll use it. Of course, I'm of the mind that vodka should be mixed with tonic or orange juice, but that would definitely not work for ironing.
    Might not work for ironing, but definitely would work while ironing!

    Gotta love the posts in this thread....drink up girls, the fabric is waiting!

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    Old 10-07-2013, 03:32 PM
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    You guys are too funny!
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    Old 10-07-2013, 03:40 PM
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    Well another reason to buy Vodka. I don't drink but make my own vanilla with vodka and Vanilla beans. Now I can really look like I have a problem going in for 2 liters at a time.
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    Old 10-07-2013, 06:26 PM
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    Pinterest is full of alternate uses for vinegar. Maybe you should start finding all the alternate uses for vodka.
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    Originally Posted by charsuewilson
    My reason for making my own would be to get it without the floral stench.
    I totally agree with you! The Best Press gives me a headache.
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    Old 10-07-2013, 06:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by purplefiend
    I totally agree with you! The Best Press gives me a headache.
    So buy the scent-free one!
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    Old 10-07-2013, 06:30 PM
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    Stiff drink for stiff fabric. Is that the idea? LOL
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    You should have seen the look on DH's face when he saw me pull a bottle of cheap Vodka from the grocery sack. He knows that I hate Vodka with a passion and was getting worried. Then he saw me mix my starch alternative and he was relieved. I use it all the time - added a few drops of lavender oil and it works like a charm. Now I'll have to go read the bottle.
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    Old 10-07-2013, 08:23 PM
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    My sewing group has been using vodka/water mix for several years. We don't go anyplace without our vodka spray bottle. We mix 4 parts water to 1 part vodka (cheapest vodka you can get). We don't use it as a starch, but to press our seams (makes crisp seams) or spray the fabric if there is a stubborn crease - irons right out. Of course, the better vodka goes into something else.
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