any one use the rubber tipped gloves to machine quilt?

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03-06-2011, 11:28 AM

#41

fabricmaniac

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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.

They are called "Machingers" and I wear them anytime I am free-motion quilting. There are other brands, but I like these the best.

03-06-2011, 12:11 PM

#42

SandyMac

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I love mine and gave my Aunt June a pair.She seem to love her's as well.

03-06-2011, 01:15 PM

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marla

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too funny! lol

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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!!

03-06-2011, 01:26 PM

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p38flygirl

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I have never tried them...But have read great reviews...

03-06-2011, 01:48 PM

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meanmom

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I have been using machingers or whatever they are called for several years. I love them. I have tried other things but they are the best. They make it much easier to control the quilt and my hands don't get as tired.

03-06-2011, 01:53 PM

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DogHouseMom

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I have them, love them. I started by using latex finger cots (a rubber glove for a single finger), and they worked, but I don't like 'disposable' stuff and they didn't last long enough to be economical. Saw the "Machingers" on sale for $2.00 one day so have been using them since.

03-06-2011, 02:49 PM

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Suzy

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Since I got my first pair over a year or so ago I haven't quilted without them. They make quilting so much easier. I use the machingers gloves cause I can even thread the needle with them on. Hope you try them.

Suzy

03-06-2011, 03:54 PM

#48

lhardwick

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I asked my husband to get me a specific type, Grab-A-Roos, and a lady at the sewing store told him to buy cheap gardening gloves. I borrowed Grab-A-Roos from a friend and love them. They are light-weight and fitted which allow me to freely bend and do many other function without removing them. The gardening gloves are okay, but are bulky and I must remove them to do any type of snipping, trim, or positioning. I finally ordered some for myself and he was not one bit offended. Guess I'll have to plant a garden!