Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Day Three of Favorite Things Week


One of my favorite items is Best Press by Mary Ellen, the clear starch alternative. I do a lot of applique and this product is perfect to prepare my applique pieces. It dries clear with no powdery residue, and comes in several pleasant scents. A small spray gives a lovely, smooth finish; which is great when my applique blocks are done and I want to give them a crisp look. I also love to iron my fat quarters with a light spray of this product, because it makes the cutting more precise.

I love this product so much, that I now buy it by the gallon and use it on all my ironing at home!
Maryann
at

33 comments:

  1. nurseneedlesAugust 19, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I would love to use this product for my applique.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Dave and EmilyAugust 19, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I haven't tried this product yet, but it sounds great. Hope I win!
    - Emily

    ReplyDelete
  3. KayCee BurnsideAugust 19, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    This product looks like it'd help to make things easier. I'd love to try it out.

    ReplyDelete
  4. ShannonAugust 19, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Love this stuff, couldn't sew without it. I like the Cherry Blossom scent and the Citrus. Of course you have to buy it buy the gallons.

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnniebananieAugust 19, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    This is so fun to learn about all the cool things for quilting! I will have to try it!

    ReplyDelete
  6. SaraAugust 19, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I would love this product. Thanks for telling us about it. This is so much fun.

    ReplyDelete
  7. NicoleAugust 19, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    If it makes cutting more precise, then that sounds great to me!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. DianeYAugust 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Sounds like a great product-I haven't seen it before!

    ReplyDelete
  9. TressaAugust 19, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I've always wanted to try this.

    ReplyDelete
  10. SherriAugust 19, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    This is the best stuff...you can never have enough!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Mike and Linda BringhurstAugust 19, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    I can tell that I need to try this soon.

    ReplyDelete
  12. StaceyAugust 19, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Wow that looks like great stuff! I love the look of clean and crisp edges on my appliques. I hope I win!

    ReplyDelete
  13. chelsieAugust 19, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    LOVE this product - great scent and no sticky residue :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. JulieAugust 19, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    I have never used this, but it sounds great!! Julie

    ReplyDelete
  15. rhondaAugust 19, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    i hope this is the spot that enters us into the drawings. not so happy that i missed yesterdays goody!

    ReplyDelete
  16. UnknownAugust 19, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    I heard this smells great but is it realy better than regular starch?

    ReplyDelete
  17. Lowe family recipesAugust 19, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    I'm glad to know about this! I love you're favorite things! Fun!

    ReplyDelete
  18. ChristyAugust 19, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Love it ! And it makes my sewing room smell yummy when I use it too :)

    ReplyDelete
  19. PatsyAugust 19, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    I love this product. It smells great and works great! I would love to win another bottle.

    ReplyDelete
  20. NettieAugust 19, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I really love this product! I bought a small bottle of lavender scent and it is almost gone. Works great for applique and makes your blouses look crisp and smell so nice.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Kathryn IAugust 19, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Sounds like a great product for the sewing room! I'd love to give it a try!

    ReplyDelete
  22. KemiAugust 19, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    Oooh, this looks interesting! I think it would be fun to try it.

    The scents sound heavenly!

    ReplyDelete
  23. loriAugust 19, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    My quilting friends all use this but I haven't tried it yet. I guess I will have to pick some up.

    ReplyDelete
  24. MelissaAugust 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    This is my favorite thing too! One of my friends just gave me the citrus scent for my birthday, and it made my day!

    ReplyDelete
  25. DawnAugust 19, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Ooooo...my fav!!

    ReplyDelete
  26. ErinAugust 19, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    I would love to try this product! Love your shop!

    ReplyDelete
  27. TanyaAugust 19, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    I have heard of this too! I'm loving to learn all about all of these products....Thanks Sandy and all the PineNeedles gals for this great give away idea!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Trent RomneyAugust 20, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    I've never tried it, but I've heard so many good things about it! And if it makes cutting more precise--I need all the help I can get!

    ReplyDelete
  29. galbraithfamAugust 20, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    I would LOVE to win this product! I love trying new things!

    ReplyDelete
  30. DevanieAugust 20, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Very Cool Product. I can't wait to try it.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Doug & AnnetteAugust 20, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    I hope I win. I need to try it.

    ReplyDelete
  32. TinaAugust 20, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    I love this product. I wish I had started using it years ago.

    ReplyDelete
  33. teresabquiltinAugust 20, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I love this stuff too! I like to have different fragrances on hand so I can use which ever fits my project & mood! ****

    ReplyDelete