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I use Machingers whenever I do FMQ. I wouldn't be without them ~ makes holding the quilt straight and even so much easier.
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Originally Posted by QM
I really hate wearing gloves. Yes, I have tried both "quilting gloves" and the plain old dotten gardening gloves. They drive me crazy, making my feel as though my hands have gotten fat and unresponsive. Most of the members of my guild have them and love them. I think it's an individual thing. I have also tried the finger tip thingies and small fip flops. I liked them the best, but I still prefer bare hands.
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I bought a pair from Nancy's Notions without the fingers & except for the color, I love them! I have arthritis & they really help. Plus it's so much easier to do the free motion with them. I have much better control of the quilt. Yes, I vote VERY worth it & I've only been quilting about a year and a half!
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Tues. Morning & Wal Mart have nitrle gardening gloves. I use those when it is cool. My favorite is no gloves. I use Mr. Clean cleaning sponges as if they were a quilting angel. My hands lay flat on top the sponges. The foam texture of the sponge sticks to the quilt and I can guide it without gripping, same as with gloves but I don't have to wear gloves. I do not like the feel of gloves.
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When free motion quilting, I use Machingers Quilting Gloves. I even have a second pair in case the pair I'm using wears out because I never want to be without these gloves when doing FMQ. I do not use gloves when I am using the walking foot to stitch in the ditch.
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I find the little tiny mats that you put under glasses to stop them slipping (the ones with the little holes in them) work better than gloves or machingers.The gloves make my hands sweat and peel and the machingers fall off.However, the little mats can be repositioned easily and I don't have the inconvenience of having to take the gloves off and on to thread needles etc.
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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
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I use mine all the time when FMQing ... They really help with controlling the movement of the fabric. Mine are Fons & Porter. Got mine at Hobby Lobby with my 40% coupon! I've tried it both ways, and much prefer it WITH the gloves! Well worth the investment in my opinion!
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Love my gloves, but don't know who makes them. Don't quilt without them. So much easier.
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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
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I don't machine quilt but I do use an inexpensive pair for sewing on binding. Really see a difference when I don't use them.
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Machingers are worth every penny. I use mine all the time, have tried garden gloves and other things, but Machingers are so great sometimes I forget that I'm wearing them. The ease of moving your quilt around is worth the price. Yes, I can even thread a needle while wearing them. Happy Quilting!
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I went to Lowes and tried every pair they had and bought two styles to "audition" them and now I alternate between the two. My dog did liberate one of the fingers on one pair but they still work just fine. Less than 10 bucks for the pair of them.
I find that without the grip that the garden gloves provide that I have back and shoulder strain. That starts to happen when you get to be 50......or so! note: I tried the finger cots and they worked fine but they cut the circulation off in my fingers so they went by the wayside. Hair dye gloves are too slippery, tried those too. |
I have a pair of Fons and Porters and they do work! I first tried the garden gloves with the rubber grips but they are not small enough for my hand and I lose some control. They are both hot this time of the year!
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I got a cheap pair of gardening gloves with "pepples" on the palm at Job Lot for $1/pair. They work great! I use them more for FM quilting than SID.
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totally, machingers love them!!!!
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I will be quilting along and having a hard time, then I realize I forgot the gloves. I love them.
I took a workshop on FMQ and the instructor had every quilting gadget you could think of; rings, hoops, fingercots, gloves, etc. It was so nice to get a chance to try out some of those pricey items without the investment. She even had different brands of gloves and I found the machingers worked best for me, I can even thread a needle while wearing them. |
I use the Fon's and Porter gloves too and I thought they wore out too fast as well, but they sure do help when quilting!
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Yes on the gloves
Mine are Fons and Porters LC |
You bet!!!! The only way to quilt, no tugging or pulling and getting your quilt top all stretched out of shape. I use them all the time. I like the Fon's & Porter ones. My Jo Ann's carries them, and I use a coupon when I need them, yes, I do wear them out! I always have a "backup pair" in the drawer.
It feels funny at first, but after using them for a little while, you'll wonder why you waited so long!!! |
I am so glad you asked the question, because i had been wondering the same thing. I have arthritis in my fingers and trying to maneuver a quilt around under the presser foot takes its toll. Such helpful advice everyone has given you!
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Yes!! Machingers!!! I have used garden gloves before but they made my hands too hot.
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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.
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I do use gloves when FMQ especially. Actually, I just have several cheap pair of those garden gloves that have the little "nobs" all over the palm and fingers. I like them because I don't sweat in them.
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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.
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Also plain ole gardening gloves with the rough palms are just as good as quilting gloves and a lot cheaper
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I can't get a good grip on the fabric without them. I use Machingers because the seem to be lighter and not so warm. Some of the brands I've tried just feel too hot.
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Yes, and I use Machingers.
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I use Machingers & can't do FMQ without them. Makes it so easy to handle fabrics.
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I do use gloves, but they end up being too hot. I have even used gardening gloves with just the dots on them. Lately, I have been using the "finger cots" or the fingers that secretaries used to use when handling paper. They cover only the first knuckle and are heavy duty. I got a package at Michael's. They wear well and are not uncomfortable. I have large fingers too.
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I have to tell you what I found at the dollar store....a pair of gloves for bathing and boy would they be perfect I'm thinking for quilting. Check it out before buying the expensive ones.
Originally Posted by cny_sewer39
Good Evening Every1, again.
I hope that you are all doing well. I am working on my winnie-the-pooh quilt. I have been stitching in the ditch & was wondering if the quilting gloves that are available are worth it :?: :?: :?: :? :? I think that you use them to guide the quilt under the presser foot :? :? I was having a problem of getting the quilt under the presser foot. I am not very sure. Please any help would be appreciated very much. Thank you all in advance for your suggestions. When its done, I promise I will post pictures for your viewing. Have a blessed day/weekend ahead. debra P.S.-Would you let me know what brands (if any) that you use & why??? :thumbup:THANKS SO MUCH :thumbup: |
Having gloves really helps when you are quilting. They help you to control the quilt as you stitch. I first started with Fons and Porter gloves, but they seemed to stretch and become loose, so now I have a pair of Machingers which I will begin to use when I start quilting the current project I am working on. The gloves feel really good on and are sized so that no matter what size your hand is, there is a proper sized glove. And I have heard nothing but good about the Machinger gloves
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I use cheap garden gloves with the little blue dot on them it works very well and saved me mega bucks.
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ohhhh yes i use machingers gloves and love them , also if while you are quilting and some of the quilt is hanging off of the table it will create a drag which is heavy , make sure the biggest part of the quilt is on a flat surface, you will notice the differance in ease of quilting
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yes; definitely. I couldn't find mine so I used my new cheap gardening gloves and they worked great. they do have the grippers on the fingers
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Yes! I bought the halo, quilting bats and I then had a quilt I had to make in 2 weeks so couldn't take it to my local LAQ. I used the fons and porter gloves--I was even able to do feathers free hand!! Not perfect but everyone thought the quilt looked great. I'm sure I'lll get better wih practice.
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The gardening gloves with the rubberized tips work just as well and are $$ less expensive.
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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.
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This may be a suggestion. After wearing bath gloves for 20 years which I always purchased at Bed, Bath & Beyond, some know-it-all clerk there told me they had never carried these. So I traipsed over to a Dollar Store and bought two pair for a buck per glove! These are stretchable, come in colors and are slightly nubby. Might just be the thing for you.
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I just use garden gloves with a grip. Work the same and much cheeper.
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