Originally Posted by indycat32
(Post 8190886)
Machingers are great
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I never thought I'd like quilting with gloves on, but now that I've tried it I can't quilt without them. The grip makes such a difference!
I also use machingers gloves and love them. For those whose hands get sweaty, Angela Walters has come out with a new glove design. It only covers your wrist and a couple of fingers on each hand. The rest of your hand is open. If you look at some of her newer videos you will see her using them. |
As I did not know if I would like them or would be able to do FMQ I bought the cheapest pair I could find on EBay, I think they came from China.
I love wearing them, even if I’m just doing ‘stitch-in-the-ditch, and find them very helpful. |
I'm a cheapskate I'm afraid. The the thin rubber matting that is used in cupboards and on your car dashboard to stop things slipping has many uses. It goes under my machine and under the foot pedal to stop any movement, but 4" squares each side of my needle to put my hands on is great when quilting.
Easy to move as the quilt goes through and no gloves to put on and take off. |
I use Grabaroos brand. They are thin,stretchy, lightweight, and have little grippy dots on the tips of the fingers. Bought them a long time ago and don't think I could free motion quilt without them.
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I use purple Grabaroos also. Love them. They fit tight like the Isotoner gloves of the past. I wouldn't free motion without them either. I love how they have grips on both sides so there is no left and right glove, just put them on and they work.
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I can't machine quilt w/o gloves. I have Fons & Porter and Machinger's but the latter have held up better for me.
I want to try Angela Walter's new gloves- well new to me, not sure how long they've been out. |
I have a pair of Grabbaroos but the Machingers fit me much better and I can thread the needle with them on. I forget to take them off they fit so great.
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I love my Machingers, even use one on my left hand while machine sewing on binding.
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I don't use gloves but I should as I have cut a chunk out of my finger before but I thought maybe the gloves would be too cumbersome.
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