The Joys of Spray Starch

Sharon Boggon started blogging 100 Details in 100 Days. She is focusing on Crazy Quilting stitches. As usual, I was slow to join, but decided to play along, just adding my own twist. I wanted to cover a broader range of topics related to CQ and embroidery. So, here I go, with my own version of 100 Details in 100 Days.

The Joys of Spray Starch

Sometimes you need to stiffen your fabric. Plus, I am allergic to some commercial sizing products. So I tend to use Spray Starch instead of sizing. Plus, spray starch is inexpensive and easy to find. I can pick up a can at my local drug store, grocery or big box store.

There are a few things to consider when using spray starch. First, it is reputed to attract silver fish which can damage your quilts and embroidery. So spray starch is a good choice for anything that will be washed. Second, be careful not to scorch the fabric or brown the starch.

Starch also makes it easier to remove pencil marks, because the graphite will likely wash off with the starch.