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pjnesler 08-13-2011 06:29 PM
Originally Posted by Mary M
I use my Fons and Porter gloves all the time but they seem to be wearing out too fast. I would really like to try the Machingers....don't even know what they look like though!
I have the Fons and Porters as well, they really do help "grip the quilt" so you don't have to use as much effort to keep it under control, the more quilting you do at a sitting the more you will apprecate them. I wouldn't be without them now - I'd try garden gloves with the little gripper dots on next time - should be cheaper. Also saw info somewhere that you could make your own by using fabric texture paint dots on regular garden gloves.

phylby 08-13-2011 06:50 PM
Some one on this board showed how to convert a cheap pair of stretchy gloves, $1 at JoAnns, into quilting gloves. I did this by adding that puff fabric paint in a design on the fingers and palm of the gloves. They work fine.

SharBear 08-13-2011 06:56 PM
Can't quilt without my Machingers!

They are the bomb!

1screech 08-13-2011 09:03 PM
I use very inexpensive gardening gloves with little plastic circle thingies on them. I also use a slider which helps a lot.

Holba 08-13-2011 09:46 PM
wow - I will have to go tomorrow!!

Holba 08-13-2011 09:46 PM
wow - I will have to go tomorrow!!

Holba 08-13-2011 09:46 PM
I use machingers - they make a big difference.

Gerbie 08-13-2011 11:26 PM
Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I occassionally forget to use my Machingers and wonder why I can't move the quilt under the foot! THEY ARE ESSENTIAL! I tried several brands, plus cheap things like finger cots, but the Machingers are IT. You can even thread a needle wearing them. They're not expensive, but so so so valuable for good quilting. INVEST! Machingers
Ditto you will love them!!!

thrums 08-14-2011 04:56 AM
Originally Posted by Mary M
I use my Fons and Porter gloves all the time but they seem to be wearing out too fast. I would really like to try the Machingers....don't even know what they look like though!
I wonder if you can put some puff paint on the tips to revive them?????

grammysharon 08-14-2011 06:23 AM
Yes, yes, and yes! They are worth every dime in making FMQ easier!!! :lol: :D :P


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