Mary Ellen's Best Press. What do you Think?

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04-13-2011, 04:47 AM

#61

jhoward

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I made spray starch: water and corn starch, added essence of Lavender...cheap!! : ) I do have Mary Ellen's, which I use spareingly.

04-13-2011, 04:49 AM

#62

Shirleyg

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Location: League City, Texas

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I think it is way better than other startches. It doesn't flake on dark fabric and I love it. It is just stiff enough to make your work accurate and looking nice.

04-13-2011, 04:52 AM

#63

ncredbird

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My friend gave me my first bottle and I loved it but when I went to purchase and found out the price I refused to buy it. I have also used Magic Sizing with good results. I have however been making a product that is reported to be similar that works beautifully. There are many posts on this board about making your own. This is the recipe I use.

2 cups distilled water
2 ounces vodka
6 to 12 drops, 100 percent essential oil - at Hobby Lobby- lavender or sweet pea are good
1/3 cup liquid starch

04-13-2011, 04:53 AM

#64

quilter68

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There is a recipie for making your own Best Press on this site somewhere.

cheap vodka, distilled water, and two drops of esential oil, your choice of scents.

edited to add: read above post! It is correct.
I think alcohol is 'sugar' so I will wash things before attracting ants, etc.

04-13-2011, 04:54 AM

#65

MerryQuilter

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Just have never thought I needed it or starch, even tho my name is Mary Ellen haha

04-13-2011, 04:59 AM

#66

steelecg

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I like Mary Ellen's

04-13-2011, 05:01 AM

#67

LindaR

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Love it

04-13-2011, 05:19 AM

#68

Para722

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I make my own with liquid starch as I find Best press to expensive.

04-13-2011, 05:23 AM

#69

nursie76

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Location: Central PA

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I love it because it doesn't flake and smells so nice! I just bought a bottle recently to treat myself. Usually use Premium Faultless from Walmart under $2. Does a great job and much cheaper. But, I will still get my bottle refilled for $5 at a LQS once in a while...just cause...

If it were cheaper, I would use it all the time. Gotta love the fresh linen sent.

04-13-2011, 05:25 AM

#70

brendadawg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie

I tried this product since everyone was raving about it. It's very nice but I don't know if it is any different than Magic Spray Sizing. Just an added scent and I think the spray bottle makes it easier to use on small pieces. But it is very pricey. What does everyone else think?

I love it, and I use the nonscented. Yes, it's pricey, but a bottle lasts me a good while. Also, some shops will refill your bottle for less than the price of a new bottle.