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Old 03-26-2011, 06:24 PM
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I bought a bunch of gardening gloves when they clearanced them. They work as well as my Fons and Porters quilting gloves and are a lot cheaper.
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by carolaug
I just bought one from Joanns with my 50 percent off coupon. It was 24.00 normal price. There is only one glove, I will give it a try....but my just buy a cheap pair for the other hand.
Are you sure that the glove you bought is not a "klutz" glove meant to be worn on the non-rotary cutter hand when cutting? They usually come one to a package and have knobbies on them as well (helps grip the ruler). I think they are woven kevlar which makes them cut-resistant. I have one (got it after cutting the end off my finger) and use it a lot. :-)
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:52 PM
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you are right...Oh...that is not what I wanted...LOL...well I guess since I have it I will use it.
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I just bought one from Joanns with my 50 percent off coupon. It was 24.00 normal price. There is only one glove, I will give it a try....but my just buy a cheap pair for the other hand.
Are you sure that the glove you bought is not a "klutz" glove meant to be worn on the non-rotary cutter hand when cutting? They usually come one to a package and have knobbies on them as well (helps grip the ruler). I think they are woven kevlar which makes them cut-resistant. I have one (got it after cutting the end off my finger) and use it a lot. :-)
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Old 03-26-2011, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PegD
I use just a pair of work gloves that have the grippy on them. You can get them at the dollar store. Alot cheaper than the quilting ones.
Mine are gardening gloves.... Just be careful of the color, mine transfered, but I had bright green ones....
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Old 03-26-2011, 07:16 PM
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You can order Machingers at Handiquilter.com
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Old 03-26-2011, 07:30 PM
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Atlas gardening gloves! Nice and snug, don't get sweaty. Great for arthritic hands, too
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Old 03-26-2011, 07:33 PM
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I went to walmart, bought garden gloves with rubber fingers and palms for 4.99' they work great.
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Old 03-26-2011, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bj
I use gardening gloves. I don't like that I can't pick things up with my fingers very well...I'm thinking of cutting the fingertips out. They were cheapies from Walgreens so it won't be too horrible if it ruins them! I'll look for a replacement pair first, however. :-D :-D
I use gardening gloves and I cut the thumb and index finger tips off each. Makes it much easier to pick something up :)
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Old 03-26-2011, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I am thinking that the FMQ on a larger quilt might be easier if I have these grippy gloves..I was told to get Machingers...but they are no longer available via my distributor.
Here are my choices..Grabaroos(they are purple), quilter's Nitrile touch(various colors, look like water proof gardening gloves), Ergonomic Sewgrip gloves(look like surgical gloves), and machine quilting Grip gloves..(look knitted with dots on them)

any ideas, suggestions, HELP...thanks
For years I used the Nytril examination gloves from the doctors office. They work great but make your hands sweat. I finally broke down and bought a pair of white cotton with rubberized finger tips. Sorry, threw away the packaging and don't remember the brand. Someone else mentioned gardening gloves from the Dollar store. Wish I would have thought of that first! Live and learn I guess. :shock: ;-)
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Old 03-26-2011, 07:46 PM
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I have tried all of the above suggestions and like machingers the best.
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