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06-10-2010, 03:54 PM

#61

Peg-TX

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Growing up in the 50's you were taught to either wash the fabric and sprinkle with water and place in a bag in the fridge or starch and sprinkle and put in fridge in a bag. I may wash quite a few yards and just iron till I want to quit. That way the starch won't build up on the iron and the fabric irons smooth and good. Old fashioned but still works well.

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06-10-2010, 04:24 PM

#62

Calif Jane

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The Best Press is a nice light starch that doesn't gunk up anything and really makes your blocks look nice. It is a lot more expensive than regular starch, but I prefer it.

06-10-2010, 05:18 PM

#63

giannina

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I am Joey's Nana also and I was sure that I was the only one.
Nice to meet you Joey's Nana.

06-10-2010, 05:25 PM

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Joeysnana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by giannina

I am Joey's Nana also and I was sure that I was the only one.
Nice to meet you Joey's Nana.

nice to meet you, too. I am also stellasnana, georgiesnana, and max'snana!

06-10-2010, 05:52 PM

#65

Oklahoma Suzie

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thanks for the info

06-10-2010, 06:00 PM

#66

Evie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Peg-TX

Yep, this is what I've done and still do. Works for me.

:thumbup:

06-10-2010, 06:59 PM

#67

Earleen

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Explain the starching process, I have just returned to quilting also and would love to see the process

06-10-2010, 07:10 PM

#68

Bev

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mimistutz

I've never heard of starching for quilting, but sure will give it a try, I can use any improvment. Do they still make the liquid starch? that was my first thought when I read this, obviously I don't iron (starch) much, even though I have used it, had forgotten about the canned starch.

They still make the liquid starch. You can get it at Walmart. I can't remember the brand right now, but it's in the laundry section. Dilute it a little more than they suggest. Then you can put it in a clean spray bottle and use it just like the aerosol kind. Keep any unused mixture in the fridge or it'll get smelly. 8-)

06-10-2010, 07:14 PM

#69

Bev

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Feathers

I use Niagara brand spray starch in a spray can. Works great and isn't too expensive. I think I might have to try some of the recipes some of you have shared and see how that works. Yes, the iron does get gunky after using starch alot but it cleans easily with commercial iron cleaning products. I think I bought this cleaner kit at Joann's on a 40% off coupon and it works great. It's called ROWENTA SOLE PLATE CLEANING KIT.

To clean my iron I simply use a little Greased Lightening on a rag and it comes right off. Then rinse with another clean rag. Since I always have Greased Lightening in the house it's easier and cheaper than buying special stuff. 8-)

06-10-2010, 07:57 PM

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Margie

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What is "greased lightening"???

Also, you can clean your iron by running it over fabric softener dryer sheets...works really well and it is cheap.

Margie