Great pressing solution - yep, has vodka in it

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05-30-2011, 08:43 PM

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jaciqltznok

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sherriequilts

Tell me the essential oil is not absolutely necessary. I am fearfully allergic to fragrances.

essential oil is NOT a fragrance, but the true oils from plants...it is also NOT necessary if you need it to be unscented!

05-30-2011, 08:45 PM

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blueangel

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Sounds like a good idea.

05-30-2011, 08:48 PM

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OneMoreQuilt

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Will be mixing up a batch to try tomorrow!! Thanks for sharing.

05-30-2011, 09:05 PM

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ewecansew

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You don't have to add any scent. The spray works well with just the vodka and water.

05-30-2011, 09:26 PM

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Sadiemae

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I make a spray that is similiar, but with less Vodka and I add some liquid starch.

05-31-2011, 01:35 AM

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leatheflea

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Got an old bottle of citrus vodka in the freezer, can you use flavored vodka its already scented?

05-31-2011, 02:35 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lmyler

At our sewing/quilting friends meeting, Mary had just taken a class from well known teacher who said make your own spray for giving body to your quilting pieces: 1/4 cup vodka (can be cheap, 2 cups distilled water, 8 to 10 drops of essential oil, your choice, I love lavendar, smells so fresh. Mix, put in spray bottle and ola - it works wonderful. Mary said teacher said ok to put in iron, but I just can't do it so for me spray bottle works great. Husband was little concerned when I asked for vodka - thought I was switching from my healthy glass of wine a day!!

Just be careful. Alcohol can fade some fabrics! Ask me how I know......