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11-29-2009, 09:48 AM

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BellaBoo

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I use Niagara Spray starch, it does not flake or build up on my iron. Most stores here have Faultless brand of spray starch, but it flakes. I found Niagara at the dollar stores. :D

11-29-2009, 10:07 AM

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Moonpi

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I use Niagra or linen spray(sizing) and iron on the backside of the fabric. I've never had a problem with buildup on the ironing board, but wash the cover now and then anyway.

11-29-2009, 10:18 AM

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Margie

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Where is Mary Ellen's site?

12-01-2009, 07:43 AM

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dlf0122quilting

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Niagra Starch has a new liquid in a spray bottle that has a Fresh Linen smell to it and it is comparable to Mary Ellens at only about $1.50 instead of almost $8.00. I use the new Niagra all the time now. You can get it at Walmart or Target or some grocery stores.

12-01-2009, 07:54 AM

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BellaBoo

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I'll have to look for that. When Best Press first came out I read somewhere that Mary Ellen's Best Press was the same as Niagara, only scented. There is no place to buy Best Press in my area and to order it would be too expensive for a starch product.

12-01-2009, 08:31 AM

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STARCH? Absolutely,,,,,,,,,,,I use Mary Ellen's Best Press...it is pricey - BUT JOann's on line always seems to have a 40% off or 50% off coupon, and you can get he gallon jug (refill) for under $25.00. It is the best - and does not gunk up your iron or needles....

12-01-2009, 04:09 PM

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Sheree from Chicago

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I used to use Magic Sizing but can't get it anymore. So yes I do starch (the more the better).

12-01-2009, 04:15 PM

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Sarah CA

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Where can you purchase the Mary Ellen starch?
thanks,
Sarah in No. Calif

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Originally Posted by kwhite

YES YES YES Starch!!! I spray the fabric and let it set for about 15 mins then lay it out and press it well. The best starch is Mary Ellen's but that is quite pricey. Can Spray starch has always had a tendency to burn for me. I use the starch in a blue gallon jug that you mix 50/50 with water. Starch is absolutely necessary if your fabric is not the best quality. If it is higher quality then starch is still very useful but not as critical IMHO.

12-01-2009, 04:23 PM

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Shorebird

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[quote=Sarah CA]Where can you purchase the Mary Ellen starch?
thanks,
Sarah in No. Calif

I order it from Joann's On Line, but only when there is a 40% or 50% off coupon............otherwise, it runs about $49 a gallon........................It is called Mary Ellen's BEST PRESS.............check it out.........

12-01-2009, 06:12 PM

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I was worried about the over spray of the starch, I had a LOT of fabric to spray...so I decided to spray the fabrics over the bath tub and then I was hanging them on hangars on the shower curtain rod... Well that evening I went to get in the shower and the bath tub floor was like a skating rink!!! :shock: :oops: :oops: I did not get hurt, but to this day I do NOT know how I kept on my feet :roll: :roll: I still spray over the tub if I have a lot of fabric, but I always rinse it out with hot water the minute I am done!!!