any one use the rubber tipped gloves to machine quilt?

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03-05-2011, 05:12 AM

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quilter1943

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I use rubber tips on 2 or 3 of my fingers on each hand. They sell them in office supply stores and I think I've seen them on someone's quilting supply web site also. Women used to use them when they filed papers a lot. I find it less cumbersome than using gloves, but it's just a personal choice.

03-05-2011, 05:13 AM

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jbud2

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I am still practicing. I found out yesterday the biggest help is to get the cat off the quilt - she is a dead weight!!

03-05-2011, 05:16 AM

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fabric_fancy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jbud2

I am still practicing. I found out yesterday the biggest help is to get the cat off the quilt - she is a dead weight!!

LMAO!!

03-05-2011, 05:19 AM

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costumegirl

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I have Machingers and they work well to grip and move the fabric easily. I also have tips and they are ok too. I'm still trying to get more comfortable with FM - slowly learning :)

03-05-2011, 05:39 AM

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Riversong

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Cant quilt without them. I started with the dollar store gardening gloves. They work really wll but are very hot. I have a pair of Machiners or whatever they are called,and a pair from Fons and Porter.

03-05-2011, 05:41 AM

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PaperPrincess

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Yep, can't quilt without them. I've even used them for piecing when I'm joining long rows.

03-05-2011, 06:51 AM

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Barnsey

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I bought a light-weight pair of garden gloves for about a dollar that work well for me.

03-05-2011, 07:58 AM

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AliKat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnsey

I bought a light-weight pair of garden gloves for about a dollar that work well for me.

Mine are years old and still going strong. Maybe because I just don't do that much FMQ anymore.

My best quilting friend uses garden gloves also. They have the same grippers and are much less expensive!

ali

03-05-2011, 08:01 AM

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katsewnsew

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I use the Machingers and they work very well!

03-05-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by maine ladybug

I use the tight, white gloves that are sold for MQ. I have tried other things, but like these the best. I think they are called Magfingas or something like that.

Machingers. I wouldn't be without mine.