Butterfly Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have a great big quilt on the frame right now with wavy borders. They are made of pieced strips. I read that some of you use spray starch to remedy this. What kind and can I get it at a local store? I am hoping to be able to put feathers in the border but as it looks now, I'm not sure I can. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I use Mary Ellens Best Press Clear Liquid Starch, buy it by the gallon, leaves no residue, dries quick and gives me a wonderful crisp Quilt top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I use either just the plain canned starch you find in the grocery store, for the life of me I can't remember the name of it (I will though I'm sure) or I mix my own using the Stayflo that comes in the 1/2 gal. jug and you mix it with water. I always make the heavy starch, 1:1 ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I use either Fautless or Niagra....heavy professional version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedquilts Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Monika, i just started using it and i luv it! Ireen Originally posted by quiltlover03 I use Mary Ellens Best Press Clear Liquid Starch, buy it by the gallon, leaves no residue, dries quick and gives me a wonderful crisp Quilt top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Monika & Irene, Where are you getting Mary Ellen's by the gallon! I just paid $9 for a small little spray bottle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaildrake Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Darlene, YOU CAN ASK YOUR LOCAL QUILT SHOP TO ORDER A GALLON SIZE FOR YOU. tHEY ARE A LITTLE OVER FORTY DOLLARS BUT YOU ARE SAVING. tHATS HOW i BUY IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thank. I'm going to go out this morning to get some. Do I just spray it on and let it dry on its own? Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Jessica, there's a little more to it. Do a search for "Bonnie's steam and starch method. She explains it well. She also sells a CD with her method. Bonnie has saved many of us with wavy, wonky borders.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Darlene I buy it from a Quilt Store (actually trade quilting service for fabric and such with the owner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I can't find it. (the post about the starch and steam method, that is) Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaG Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 From Bonnie (original post to Gable) Spray Starch and Heavy Steam by Bonnie Botts Gable...you can do it either before you frame it up or while on the frame. Sometimes the fluff, doesn't show until you have gotten down the quilt several rows and you realize that its getting bigger as you go. If that should happen you will need to work this trick from the point of notice till you get to the bottome. And it can be done while you work on the frame or off. BUT, you need to remember to have a heavy towel ready so that you can push from the bottom while you are using your iron (on high and Full steam) from the top. IF you need I will explain how I learned REALLY quick why you need the towel. First, spray pretty heavy with the spray starch...I personally use the heavy professional ones. Brands it makes no difference, as long as its a good quality one. Once its sprayed take your iron and hold it over the spot and start steaming and working the material into place. It may take a few minutes and some time (Also you may need to repeat a couple of times)....once you have the material hot start to apply some pressure....DO NOT rub, you are not wanting to stretch the fabric anymore than it has already been stretched...it will sort of work like a Shrink-A-Dink and just start to fold back onto itself and work back into place. Also you may need to come further into the quilt...I've had several that I had to go almost to the middle of the quilt. The only thing that once you have done this you must remember tell you customer what you needed to do...SOME customers don't like to wash their quilts right away...and if you forget to tell them and there are "Silver Fish" in your area, things could go south. Silver Fish love spray starch will eat the quilt...once its washed it won't draw them so things are good. Ruthie has provided some GREAT pictures and as you can see it just goes back into place. NOW you will find there will be times that this doesn't work 100%, (piecer really stretched either the border or the top when they were sewing the two parts together) but I honestly have to say that even in those times....it will make such a difference that you won't have any trouble in finishing the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I don't use starch. I use sizing as it does the same thing as starch but doesn't attract silverfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimmer Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Darlene, I buy Best Press wholesale through Checker Distributors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Darlene...I get the Best Press wholesale too; I just love the stuff. I bought mine from EE Schenk when Beth drug me there. (actually she had to drag me OUT of there before my credit card exploded!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedquilts Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Darlene, i ordered from : http://www.brewersewing.com. did you get my u2u re: the quilt pattern? Irene in BC Originally posted by Darlene Epp Hi Monika & Irene, Where are you getting Mary Ellen's by the gallon! I just paid $9 for a small little spray bottle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Mary Ellen's is my absolute favourite!!!! I like the Caribbean Beach the best. I buy it in the huge gallon jugs and refill from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laststitchstudio Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Best Press $33.78 per gal on Amazon,com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Thank you Kate. I have refused to pay the price that the stores charge for it in this area. Paying close to $50.00 for a gallon of starch seemed ridiculous. I really do like to use Mary Ellen's when I am piecing, I just wonder how it is different from regular starch. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I've never tried Mary Ellen's because I use just plain old starch and have for almost 20 years on my quilts and I've never had a problem! It is a whole lot cheaper! If you buy the 1/2 gal at around $2 you can make lots and lots of starch. The kind you mix is Stayflo. If you want it all mixed already it is the Niagra...whew finally remembered that one! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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