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teddysmom 11-12-2010 08:04 AM

Does anyone use them? What is the purpose and do they work?

cherylynne 11-12-2010 08:05 AM

I was going to ask for some for Christmas. I would like to know if there are any that are better thank others.

Jeanniejo 11-12-2010 08:09 AM

I do use quilting gloves. I have tried several before finding the ones I have. They fit so well that you hardly know you have them on. They are made by Atlas and have the entire palm and fingers that are rubber. I find the rubber palms are really helpful. They weren't expensive either, I think they were about $8.00 in a quilt shop in Washington DC.

Prissnboot 11-12-2010 08:11 AM

I like the Machingers. They are about $8 at a local quilt store, and your hands are able to breathe. Make sure to try them on first. The first pair I purchased were Fons & Porter from Joann's, and while they were better than nothing, the Machingers work so much better! The F&P are heavier, not really bulky but warmer, although your hands can breathe. However, the Machingers snag easily so watch your jewelry. Nothing fray check can't handle, but still...

Hand wash pretty often, drip dry to keep the lint from piling up and decreasing the efficiency.

I do not like the little finger tip things - they are definitely more trouble than they're worth...except they filled my trash can quilt well!

Candace 11-12-2010 08:21 AM

I use the cheapo ones from Joannes (Fons and Porter) They're great. They help grip the fabric while machine quilting and assist in controlling the movement of the sandwich.

RkayD 11-12-2010 08:28 AM

I use mine all the time! I have the Fon's & Porter ones..they stay right in the drawer under my machine. When I need help holding something while sewing they're like an extra pair of hands almost. =)

kellen46 11-12-2010 08:31 AM

I got mine in the gardening department of a local general merchandise store. I think I paid two bucks. I look for close fitting goves with a latex or rubber palm. They fit very snug and grip the quilt top giving me better traction while doing free motion.

Kathryn2 11-12-2010 08:41 AM

I have some I use that I got from the Dollar Tree. They work just fine. I buy several pairs when they have them because I will always lose one. Blessings to all. Kathryn

dunster 11-12-2010 08:49 AM

Machingers - not very expensive and they fit better than anything else, don't feel too warm, and you can do most of your sewing tasks with them on so you're not always slipping them off and on.

teddysmom 11-12-2010 08:52 AM


Originally Posted by Prissnboot
I like the Machingers. They are about $8 at a local quilt store, and your hands are able to breathe. Make sure to try them on first. The first pair I purchased were Fons & Porter from Joann's, and while they were better than nothing, the Machingers work so much better! The F&P are heavier, not really bulky but warmer, although your hands can breathe. However, the Machingers snag easily so watch your jewelry. Nothing fray check can't handle, but still...

Hand wash pretty often, drip dry to keep the lint from piling up and decreasing the efficiency.

I do not like the little finger tip things - they are definitely more trouble than they're worth...except they filled my trash can quilt well!

I hand piece and hand quilt. Would they help me?

nativetexan 11-12-2010 08:55 AM

not the gloves with rubber dots on them for free motion quilting. but there are gloves out there called Handeze (sp) that are stretchy and fingerless on the ends. they help keep your hands warm and give them support.
when my thumbs were killing me they helped a great deal.

Jim's Gem 11-12-2010 09:21 AM

I have the Machingers gloves. They are great for FMQ

teddysmom 11-12-2010 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I have the Machingers gloves. They are great for FMQ


What is FMQ!

ScubaK 11-12-2010 10:04 AM

I get mine at the Dollar Store. They help me when I am SID or FMQ...
Stitch In the Ditch Free Motion Quilting
The gloves just give you more gripping ability when quilting.
Kirsten

sunflower126 11-12-2010 10:54 AM


Originally Posted by Candace
I use the cheapo ones from Joannes (Fons and Porter) They're great. They help grip the fabric while machine quilting and assist in controlling the movement of the sandwich.

I too have the ones from Fons and Porter. They really are helpful. But they are warm too but I would imagine that all of them are.

Kas 11-12-2010 10:58 AM

I use the Atlas gardening gloves. I can get them cheaper than the Machingers, but it looks like the M's might keep your hands cooler since they are thinner. My hands do get hot, but they help me keep a good grip when doing freemotion quilting. I guess they might help you with the hand that pulls the needle through with hand quilting, but I don't do much of that, so haven't tried it yet with the gloves.

Katrine 11-12-2010 11:02 AM

The Machingers are great, hands stay cool, you can keep them on for fiddly things, they wash well and dont lose shape or anything.

amma 11-12-2010 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by teddysmom

Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I have the Machingers gloves. They are great for FMQ


What is FMQ!

Free Motion Quilting :D:D:D

ncsewer 11-12-2010 01:25 PM

That's what I use too. Not sure why, but they help me move the fabric better.

Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I have the Machingers gloves. They are great for FMQ


antonio 11-12-2010 01:33 PM

I, too found the rotary blade sharpner a waste of money and time. Antonio

auntmag 11-12-2010 02:17 PM

I have used them and they seem to help maintain control when you FMQ. At my age my finger tips are very smooth so I don't have a good grip anymore.

SuziC 11-12-2010 02:19 PM

Yes i use them...they work great. I won't pay more than a few bucks for gloves. You can usually get them in the garden dept for a few dollars.

carhop 11-12-2010 03:48 PM

i have a pair and they sure help me hold on to the fabric to stay in a strate line i don't feel a lot with the tips of my fingers a nother one of those things that happens with sjogren and fibro

Quiltforme 11-12-2010 04:24 PM

I use mine for FMQ it really does help I was using latex type goves but my hands would get really sweaty!

featherweight 11-12-2010 04:30 PM

I use them for FMQ. I have tried several different brands. Purchased Machingers and I love them. They are light weight and they have a band around the wrist and rubbery tips. They stay where they are suppose to be.

Boscobd 11-12-2010 06:37 PM

I have a pair of Fons and Porter gloves and I like them. I use them for FMQ and sometimes SID for long seams. I haven't tried any other brand yet, but may try Machingers when the ones I have wear out (one has a bit of a hole in the side seam already).

soleegirl 11-12-2010 06:37 PM

at first i did not think i needed them. but oh, do i ever need them. Machingers... the best

grammy17 11-12-2010 06:41 PM


Originally Posted by RkayD
I use mine all the time! I have the Fon's & Porter ones..they stay right in the drawer under my machine. When I need help holding something while sewing they're like an extra pair of hands almost. =)

I just bought the Fon's & Porter and am happy with the way they work. The warmth keeps the arthritis at bay. And the gloves help to keep my hands from drying out.

smitty 11-12-2010 08:22 PM

have tried all kinds of gloves for FMQ. Machingers get my vote 100% ! cool, washable, light-weight. never quilt without them.

craftyone27 11-12-2010 08:28 PM

I just started using gloves a few projects ago and I really notice when I forget to put them on. I feel a lot less drag with my FMQ and my shoulders do not hurt as much. I just have the Fons and Porters gloves from JoAnns but may look into the Machingers when those need replacing.

ewhughe1 11-13-2010 04:40 AM

B O M block of the month

ewhughe1 11-13-2010 04:55 AM

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!

Deb watkins 11-13-2010 05:01 AM

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

aardvarq 11-13-2010 05:28 AM

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

sandpat 11-13-2010 05:37 AM

Machingers....they are wonderful!

GABBYABBY 11-13-2010 06:01 AM

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

quiltnchik 11-13-2010 06:09 AM

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.

BellaBoo 11-13-2010 06:21 AM

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/

ginnie6 11-13-2010 06:21 AM

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/

fayefromfla 11-13-2010 06:29 AM

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


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