"Quilting Gloves"-Are they worth it??
08-13-2011, 10:44 AM
#82
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Arizona
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I attended a free-motion class at the LQS and was instantly sold on Machingers ($8) from listening to the women's experiences with them. I used them for the first time yesterday. What a difference! I totally agree with what everyone else has said about them. They definitely increase friction, making it easier to control/move the quilt sandwich, but what I really noticed is how they reduce fatigue not only on my fingers, but also my wrists, elbow and shoulders. Oh my! That was a shocker!
I wore them from 7pm until 3am! I was so intensely focused on quilting that I didn't realize my sewing room got up to 92 degrees. I use CFL bulbs too, but something heated up my room. My point is that despite the absurdly elevated room temperature, my hands did NOT sweat or feel hot. Machingers are ultra thin, very comfy and appear to "breathe". I didn't feel like I was wearing gloves on my hands and yes, I could thread the machine! Amazing.
I might try garden gloves due to their low price, but I'm hooked on and definitely recommend Machingers.
I wore them from 7pm until 3am! I was so intensely focused on quilting that I didn't realize my sewing room got up to 92 degrees. I use CFL bulbs too, but something heated up my room. My point is that despite the absurdly elevated room temperature, my hands did NOT sweat or feel hot. Machingers are ultra thin, very comfy and appear to "breathe". I didn't feel like I was wearing gloves on my hands and yes, I could thread the machine! Amazing.
I might try garden gloves due to their low price, but I'm hooked on and definitely recommend Machingers.
08-13-2011, 11:12 AM
#83
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Originally Posted by sunflower126
I too have the Fons and Porter gloves that I use all of the time. Couldn't quilt without them.
08-13-2011, 11:31 AM
#85
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 847
I use Grip & Stitch quilting disks.They let you move the quilt around freely. I can't stand the gloves; too hot.
www.clevercrafttools.com is an online source. They are sold in many quilt stores in the Pacific NW.
www.clevercrafttools.com is an online source. They are sold in many quilt stores in the Pacific NW.
08-13-2011, 12:00 PM
#87
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 100
Originally Posted by LindaM
Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I have a pair of Machigers and I can quilt with much less shoulder pain using them. They sure help gripping the fabric.
08-13-2011, 12:02 PM
#88
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Western MA
Posts: 2,720
For me the gloves make all the difference in the world when quilting. I have Fons & Porter and just replaced them with a pair of garden gloves from the $ tree. I can't see any difference. As others have said...make sure they grippers on them.
08-13-2011, 12:05 PM
#90
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Behind my sewing machine
Posts: 7,202
I agree with every thing you just wrote...I love them....worth the money.
Originally Posted by geckos42
I attended a free-motion class at the LQS and was instantly sold on Machingers ($8) from listening to the women's experiences with them. I used them for the first time yesterday. What a difference! I totally agree with what everyone else has said about them. They definitely increase friction, making it easier to control/move the quilt sandwich, but what I really noticed is how they reduce fatigue not only on my fingers, but also my wrists, elbow and shoulders. Oh my! That was a shocker!
I wore them from 7pm until 3am! I was so intensely focused on quilting that I didn't realize my sewing room got up to 92 degrees. I use CFL bulbs too, but something heated up my room. My point is that despite the absurdly elevated room temperature, my hands did NOT sweat or feel hot. Machingers are ultra thin, very comfy and appear to "breathe". I didn't feel like I was wearing gloves on my hands and yes, I could thread the machine! Amazing.
I might try garden gloves due to their low price, but I'm hooked on and definitely recommend Machingers.
I wore them from 7pm until 3am! I was so intensely focused on quilting that I didn't realize my sewing room got up to 92 degrees. I use CFL bulbs too, but something heated up my room. My point is that despite the absurdly elevated room temperature, my hands did NOT sweat or feel hot. Machingers are ultra thin, very comfy and appear to "breathe". I didn't feel like I was wearing gloves on my hands and yes, I could thread the machine! Amazing.
I might try garden gloves due to their low price, but I'm hooked on and definitely recommend Machingers.
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