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judylg 03-15-2013 04:33 AM

Great idea, I will give this a try, sure worth it. I like the machinger gloves, have to agree with everyone else, not having to take them off and on would be great! I do like this board for the hints everyone is so willing to share. Thanks!

ranbro 03-15-2013 04:41 AM

That is a very cool idea. Keeps your hands free and no hand sweating.

WandaVA 03-15-2013 04:44 AM

An even cheaper alternative (and one that I love) is circles (or rectangles) made out of rubbermaid grip-it shelf liner. At the Dollar Tree, you can get two round pieces that are the perfect size, and they are thicker than the shelf liner. They also are wonderful for opening jars!

nabobw 03-15-2013 04:54 AM

very good idea

ccthomas 03-15-2013 05:26 AM

Thanks for sharing this idea and with pics as well.

Calran 03-15-2013 06:29 AM

Thanks for a great idea.

matraina 03-15-2013 06:31 AM

Don't anyone try it until I have a chance to buy some stock in a sponge company. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

Weenween 03-15-2013 07:01 AM


Originally Posted by Caroline S (Post 5927651)
While at the last Sewing Expo in my area I saw a demo of hand pads for FMQ. The price was $30, ouch. My friend Redbugsullivan said that was waaay too much money and she had an idea that dryboard erasers would work just as well for less $$. She gave me a two pack to try. These pads are working for me as they grip the fabric very well, are soft on the hands, don't have to remove my quilting gloves every time for a bobbin change and they are cheap!

Smart minds are great aren''t they I really like that idea

FubsyMog 03-15-2013 07:39 AM

Sounds like a brilliant idea - thanks for sharing. Will definitely have to try this out... I have a whole pack of small sponges at home I can try.:)

quilting in my60s 03-15-2013 07:46 AM

Thanks for the tip, I also get tired of taking off gloves and putting them back on!


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