"Quilting Gloves"-Are they worth it??
#61
I am so glad you asked the question, because i had been wondering the same thing. I have arthritis in my fingers and trying to maneuver a quilt around under the presser foot takes its toll. Such helpful advice everyone has given you!
#63
I get mine in the garden supply department. They are spandex with latex palms and fingers. They fit really tight, unlike the machingers which I did not like at all. I pay a couple of dollars a pair. I find the latex palms and fingers really grip the fabric. I just finished stitch in the ditch on ten quilts and the tight fit of the glove really helped with keeping my hands from aching too much.
#64
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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I do use gloves when FMQ especially. Actually, I just have several cheap pair of those garden gloves that have the little "nobs" all over the palm and fingers. I like them because I don't sweat in them.
#65
Originally Posted by kellen46
I get mine in the garden supply department. They are spandex with latex palms and fingers. They fit really tight, unlike the machingers which I did not like at all. I pay a couple of dollars a pair. I find the latex palms and fingers really grip the fabric. I just finished stitch in the ditch on ten quilts and the tight fit of the glove really helped with keeping my hands from aching too much.
#70
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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I do use gloves, but they end up being too hot. I have even used gardening gloves with just the dots on them. Lately, I have been using the "finger cots" or the fingers that secretaries used to use when handling paper. They cover only the first knuckle and are heavy duty. I got a package at Michael's. They wear well and are not uncomfortable. I have large fingers too.
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