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Originally Posted by QuiltingKrazy

I feel lost if I forget to put them on when FMQ! I did cut the thumb and fore finger tip off so I could do things without taking the gloves off each time.

Never thought of that! Thanks for a great idea!

They are worth EVERY penny !!

I found a pair of gloves at Harbor Freight that have a rubber surface on the palm and fingers. The gloves are cotton. I think they were about $2. I haven't used them yet but plan on using them this week to quilt a wall-hanging.

:thumbup: :thumbup: Yeah I always use them when I am doing my quilting.. Good for free motion and stitch in ditch... :thumbup: :thumbup: lot of love..

I use mine when I FMQ. They do work great.

Thanks for this post. I just picked up a pair because the shop where I bought my sewing machine recomend that I get a pair for free motion quilting. With all the good hints, I know I did good. Thanks again.

I have the gloves,bought from Daystyle designs, and they do help in guiding the fabric. For less money you could buy new garden gloves with the rubberized fingers. Just make sure they aren't too big & sloppy.

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Originally Posted by BuzzinBumble

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Originally Posted by kellen46

I get mine in the garden supply department. They are spandex with latex palms and fingers. They fit really tight, unlike the machingers which I did not like at all. I pay a couple of dollars a pair. I find the latex palms and fingers really grip the fabric. I just finished stitch in the ditch on ten quilts and the tight fit of the glove really helped with keeping my hands from aching too much.

They must be good if you just accomplished the Herculean feat of finishing ten quilts in a row!

Well only five were full size. The rest were lap or crib size and it was only stitch in the ditch. I have a habit of just sewing tops and then realize I have a big stack to finish. I bought a Brother 1500s which has a big motor and a large harp to make the process easier. You would be surprised how much that extra 2 inches makes. Also it has an automatic thread cutter which also helped the process. I just get it all set up and put the pedal to the metal. I can do one full size in a day or two crib size. Now I have a stack of quilts that need binding....Oye!
Would you believe I have six more tops in a box with backs and batting waiting to be basted. I will take a break though and finish the ten before starting them. One is a king size so it will be a big project.

I saw a tutorial on FMQ and the lady was using squares of the rubberized shelf liner. Easy to use, no taking gloves off and on, hands never get too hot. Works great.

I LOVE my machingers. They are the best gloves I've ever used. And I've used them all. They're lightweight and not bulky. They really help. I got one pair and loved them so much I bought another pair just in case. They were $10. I've seen them on sale at different online stores.