Originally Posted by carolaug
I saw this...I was thinking of just using the rubber shaelfing lining and adding velco to it. It would work the same. I just finished quilting a quilt last night...wish I would have seen this first...oh well gives me a reason to hurry up and finish my next quilt top.
Originally Posted by watterstide
i have the cheap garden gloves with rubber on the hands..work fine. and i would not try to quilt without them.
BUT i detest having to put then on, take them off..when i hve to do something else while sewing..changing thread,bobbin,needle..etc.
they have something new out, or i think it is new..it is a band that wraps around the palm of your hand..was thinking of buying or making something like that..
they are called "Betty Bands"
http://www.keepsakequilting.com/prod...TTY-BANDS-.htm
anyone try these out yet?
I don't see why any body with an ounce of creativity couldn't manufacture something like that for themselves. I am guilty of trying to re-invent the wheel before, so I will give it a try. Thanks