Quilting Gloves
#3
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Southern , Virginia
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I do use quilting gloves. I have tried several before finding the ones I have. They fit so well that you hardly know you have them on. They are made by Atlas and have the entire palm and fingers that are rubber. I find the rubber palms are really helpful. They weren't expensive either, I think they were about $8.00 in a quilt shop in Washington DC.
#4
I like the Machingers. They are about $8 at a local quilt store, and your hands are able to breathe. Make sure to try them on first. The first pair I purchased were Fons & Porter from Joann's, and while they were better than nothing, the Machingers work so much better! The F&P are heavier, not really bulky but warmer, although your hands can breathe. However, the Machingers snag easily so watch your jewelry. Nothing fray check can't handle, but still...
Hand wash pretty often, drip dry to keep the lint from piling up and decreasing the efficiency.
I do not like the little finger tip things - they are definitely more trouble than they're worth...except they filled my trash can quilt well!
Hand wash pretty often, drip dry to keep the lint from piling up and decreasing the efficiency.
I do not like the little finger tip things - they are definitely more trouble than they're worth...except they filled my trash can quilt well!
#7
I got mine in the gardening department of a local general merchandise store. I think I paid two bucks. I look for close fitting goves with a latex or rubber palm. They fit very snug and grip the quilt top giving me better traction while doing free motion.
#10
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Stanley NC
Posts: 981
Originally Posted by Prissnboot
I like the Machingers. They are about $8 at a local quilt store, and your hands are able to breathe. Make sure to try them on first. The first pair I purchased were Fons & Porter from Joann's, and while they were better than nothing, the Machingers work so much better! The F&P are heavier, not really bulky but warmer, although your hands can breathe. However, the Machingers snag easily so watch your jewelry. Nothing fray check can't handle, but still...
Hand wash pretty often, drip dry to keep the lint from piling up and decreasing the efficiency.
I do not like the little finger tip things - they are definitely more trouble than they're worth...except they filled my trash can quilt well!
Hand wash pretty often, drip dry to keep the lint from piling up and decreasing the efficiency.
I do not like the little finger tip things - they are definitely more trouble than they're worth...except they filled my trash can quilt well!
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