I would say Yes they are well worth it. I have tried the rubber thingys on the finger tips, the stuff in the little box that makes the ends of your fingers "sticky" I have tried the rubber shelf lining on the palms of my hands. I have tried garden gloves, and Fons and Porter gloves. After seeing people on here talk about the machingers I bought a pair on sale. By far the best. The only complaint I have is the wrist unraveled a little. Wouldn't try to machine quilt without them