Quilting Gloves
#72
Originally Posted by teddysmom
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!
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 also hand quilt and have never run into a situation where I thought they would be helpful. They are mainly talking about using the glove to help feed multi layers of fabric and battling while machine quilting. I hope this helps you out.
Andie :D :D :D
#73
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Some where in way out West Texas
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I just purchased a pair of the machiners gloves from ebay. There is a seller (dafent is his name on ebay)that had them in 3 sizes. I bought the small-med size. They fit great and I have large hands.I really haven't used them yet. If you check out ebay, go to the section of singer featherweight machines, and his listing at the beginning of the week was on page 7. They were $8.00 pr. plus $2.00 shipping, but you get a discount if you order more than one thing. He doesn't list the gloves in his listing on ebay, but I needed some bobbins for my featherweight and checked his site, I got 30 bobbins for $11.99 and when his site opened up his store title is "Gone Sewing", and he has all kinds of things. Rulers, bobbins, presser feet, gloves, needles, seems like about everything except fabric. His address on line is Midland, Tx. and I live about 110 miles from there. However, when I checked, he does not sell out of a store to the public, but online. He said he has a warehouse out near the airport, giving this info for a couple of people on the board that live in Midland. I don't know if he would sell from there or not. I just have a p.o. box number for the address that was on my package. I ordered them one day and rec. them the next day, but because of distance I'm sure. That is a site possibly for others to check out.
#74
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Freeport, Tx
Posts: 20
I use those from Fons and Porter and the Machingers. I read on a forum once that a lady used Glycerin. I found it at Wal-mart for about $2.00. Just a couple of drops in the palm of your hands. I rub it in real well and then wipe the excess of on a towel. I've had pretty good luck with it, it helps grip the fabric when you are quilting. You can still thread your needle and pick things up. So far, I've not had any spots or stains on my fabric.
#75
I love my Machingers and can't quilt without them now. They stay cool. I have several pairs...one at my machine, one in my travel bag and one to be washed. I find they lessen the fatigue in my back, arms and shoulders when pushing and pulling a quilt through FM or SID quilting. If you try them once or twice and don't feel comfortable, please don't give up on them. Like anything else, it takes a little practice to get used to them, but once you do you'll never want to be without them.
#78
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
Originally Posted by teddysmom
Does anyone use them? What is the purpose and do they work?
#79
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 1,911
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.
#80
Originally Posted by catrancher
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.
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