Vodka vs. Starch ?
09-04-2011, 08:26 AM
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I'm not worried about bugs because I use this when I'm pressing fabric and pieces as I make the quilt and I wash the quilt as soon as I'm finished. I don't have any UFOs stored because I only make one project at a time.
09-04-2011, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by KathyKat
I use it as a substitute for Best Press. I think the formula is 1 cup of H20, 2 oz vodka and a few drops of essential oil but you can skip the oil because it's just for the scent. I don't really measure. I just almost fill my spray bottle with water, pour in some of my husband's vodka and I add only 2 drops of essential oil in a linen scent. Mix it up really well and it works great and is cheap, especially since DH doesn't know I use his vodka, LOL.
I like the occasional martini but not while sewing or pressing!
If you do a QB search for Best Press you'll see all kinds of discussions on this topic. Good luck with however you decide to use the vodka!!
I like the occasional martini but not while sewing or pressing!
If you do a QB search for Best Press you'll see all kinds of discussions on this topic. Good luck with however you decide to use the vodka!!
09-04-2011, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Sierra
Aurora said
I think the starch attracks bugs -- the Vodka doesn't.
I use the cheap Vodka for the starch and the good Vodka for me. Did someone say Bloody Marys?
No no no no, Aurora, you MUST understand. Bloody Marys is what you get after you've mixed up the recipe and tried to cut with your rotary cutter after downing the vodka. You MUST keep the actions/reicpes in order!!!!
I think the starch attracks bugs -- the Vodka doesn't.
I use the cheap Vodka for the starch and the good Vodka for me. Did someone say Bloody Marys?
No no no no, Aurora, you MUST understand. Bloody Marys is what you get after you've mixed up the recipe and tried to cut with your rotary cutter after downing the vodka. You MUST keep the actions/reicpes in order!!!!
I just might have to try this...(Not going to specify how!)
09-04-2011, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Aurora
I think the starch attracks bugs -- the Vodka doesn't.
I use the cheap Vodka for the starch and the good Vodka for me. Did someone say Bloody Marys?
I use the cheap Vodka for the starch and the good Vodka for me. Did someone say Bloody Marys?
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