I use Fons and Porter gloves and like them very much. They help grip the fabric so that you can move it easier.

I attended a free-motion class at the LQS and was instantly sold on Machingers ($8) from listening to the women's experiences with them. I used them for the first time yesterday. What a difference! I totally agree with what everyone else has said about them. They definitely increase friction, making it easier to control/move the quilt sandwich, but what I really noticed is how they reduce fatigue not only on my fingers, but also my wrists, elbow and shoulders. Oh my! That was a shocker!

I wore them from 7pm until 3am! I was so intensely focused on quilting that I didn't realize my sewing room got up to 92 degrees. I use CFL bulbs too, but something heated up my room. My point is that despite the absurdly elevated room temperature, my hands did NOT sweat or feel hot. Machingers are ultra thin, very comfy and appear to "breathe". I didn't feel like I was wearing gloves on my hands and yes, I could thread the machine! Amazing.

I might try garden gloves due to their low price, but I'm hooked on and definitely recommend Machingers.

I use Fons and Porters all the time too. I buy them when Joanne's has a coupon for them. I have had quilting friends say that the machingers get too warm.

I love mine. They really help me move the quilt around.

I use Grip & Stitch quilting disks.They let you move the quilt around freely. I can't stand the gloves; too hot.
www.clevercrafttools.com is an online source. They are sold in many quilt stores in the Pacific NW.

I use Machingers Quilting Gloves. They are wonderful, my hands don't get hot and sweaty like they do when I use the gardening gloves.

Ditto! Machingers are worth every penny. Cloth drys my hands out, and then I can't guide the cloth. Machingers does the trick.

For me the gloves make all the difference in the world when quilting. I have Fons & Porter and just replaced them with a pair of garden gloves from the $ tree. I can't see any difference. As others have said...make sure they grippers on them.

There really is a difference between the gloves. I love th Machingers I could not find mine and I am using a different pair...huge difference and my hands are tired.

I agree with every thing you just wrote...I love them....worth the money.

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.

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.

Yes! And I agree...Machingers are the way to go!

Ditto!

I love my gloves! Makes it so much easier to quilt. They keep my hands and back from getting so sore.

Yes.

These gloves make your quilting life so much easier,
they are soft flexible and allow you full control with less resistence and drag on your fabric.

Most important your shoulders, hands, arms, and neck will receive better support which reduce fatigue and tension in these areas.

I have used Machingers for many years and found they really meet my needs.

Yes I love the Machingers. Also the rubber tips that are made for money counters, they work great especially if your hands get too hot in the gloves.

I have Fons & Porter gloves and some other kind and they both help alot. Worth the $$ many times over.

I got a pair of"gloves for making your hands soft" that you sleep in. They work wonderfully for quilting. I got them on sale at Bed Bath and Beyond.

ditto!

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.

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.

Can't quilt without my Machingers!

They are the bomb!

I use very inexpensive gardening gloves with little plastic circle thingies on them. I also use a slider which helps a lot.

wow - I will have to go tomorrow!!

wow - I will have to go tomorrow!!

I use machingers - they make a big difference.

Ditto you will love them!!!

I wonder if you can put some puff paint on the tips to revive them?????

Yes, yes, and yes! They are worth every dime in making FMQ easier!!! :lol: :D :P