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If you want a good grip without gloves, etc. try a bottle of Glycerin. Does take much, just rub onto finger tips. It is great for sliding fabric to match those seems, etc. I've used it for years. I use pure glycerin. I got mine at Walmart pharmacy over the counter. Cheap!

I also use the Fons & Porters purchased from JoAnn's. Works just fine for me!

I used knitted gloves with the silicon or latex finger tips and palms for rubbing fur off dogs/cats. They worked great except they were thick and I couldn't feel what I was trying to hold well enough.

I got machingers and they are lighter, thinner, not as hot/sweat, and have better grip control.

They take the ache out of the inside of my hands, fingers, palms and wrist by letting me be more relaxed as I move heavy fabric.

Well worth the money.

Wash with mild detergent, hang to dry, do not wring.

I haven't gotten to the point where I am comfortable putting them back on my hands yet, but, it's coming along. Winter is coming, I am going to have to get used to it.

Aardie

Machingers....they are wonderful!

I have the Machingers and I really like them better
than any others I have tried.

I use Machingers and highly recommend them. They keep your hands from sliding on the fabric when machine quilting, thereby helping to keep your stitches more even. Once you've used them, you won't want to be without them.

I hav Machingers and thought they were the best until I tried Grabaroos and I like them better. I can wear the Grabaroos to thread my machine, cut fabric, and hand sew, that's how flexible they are.

http://grabaroos.com/

I cannot take credit for this idea...I saw it on a blog. The lady there used the stuff like you put under a rug or in a tool box. She had two pieces cut out and used them just under her hands. I got a piece of it from dh and it works! Gloves make me feel all fumbly but this stuff leaves your hands free. Here's the blog I found it on...you'll have to go back aways and there's a video of her quilting.
http://vickisvintagestitches.blogspot.com/

I also have the Atlas quilting gloves. They weren't very expensive. I bought them to try before buying a expensive pair. I LUV those gloves. It takes time to get used to wearing them. At first I was always taking them off & on all the time. Now I put them on and forget I am wearing them...Till I have a hot flash...then off with the gloves. LOL