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#82
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Portland, OR via Hawaii
Posts: 1,342
Don't use the quilting foot. Use the darning foot. You are controling the quilt's movement, not the foot on the machine.
Regarding gloves..instead of buying "quilting gloves" I use rubber gloves. You can buy boxes of them inexpensively..either the type similiar to those used in medical offices..the clear ones, or the loose deli type plastic gloves.
Regarding gloves..instead of buying "quilting gloves" I use rubber gloves. You can buy boxes of them inexpensively..either the type similiar to those used in medical offices..the clear ones, or the loose deli type plastic gloves.
#83
Originally Posted by quilterguy27
i've heard a bunch of people reccommend the gloves. They made my hands too hot and sweaty. I just got the little rubber finger things you wear on the tips of your fingers and they work great for me. You can also just cut the fingertips off of a pair of rubber kitchen gloves. Just a couple of suggestions. Hope it helps. Much cheaper than the gloves and more comfy. IMHO
Also, much cheaper is a pair of gardening gloves from Lowes or Home Depot. They have the little rubber bumps on them for gripping the fabric.
Also, much cheaper is a pair of gardening gloves from Lowes or Home Depot. They have the little rubber bumps on them for gripping the fabric.
I also saw some that were a leather on http://jhittlesewing.com
#86
Originally Posted by luv2so
Thank you! I've been looking at all the beautiful things eveyone makes and decided to try it. Trust me, nothing like all of you make, just a small Christmas wallhanging.
Can I find the gloves at Hancocks or JoAnn's?
Diana
Can I find the gloves at Hancocks or JoAnn's?
Diana
#89
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 115
I found a "Silacone" spray at Hancock Fabrics. You sray it on a soft cloth and polish your sewing machine bed,around your throat plate. Buff until it is very slippery. Try this. Hope this is a help. And be sure to where gloves. I also use those cheap garden gloves with the rubber fingers. 2 or 3 $$ a piece, and they wash up grreat.