Geneva your mug rug arrived it's wonderful, I keep stroking it. I'll post a pic after breakfast Thank you so much

Terrie - I'm using Machingers gloves by Quilters Touch and Quilt Sew Easy Discs by Heavenly Notions for machine quilting. Really like the Machingers gloves ($8.50 retail at local local quilt show).

Barb

I have just ordered the GRABEROOS as mentioned by Lee McComas on the latest TQS show.
What a great show that was...a very talented lady.
Anne

Thanks, Dawn, I may try them. Good idea!

I have some that I use when I handle raw cold chicken, as I am very sensitive to cold, and I really don't like putting my hands into the raw stuff and guts! Yicky!

Terrie, I use surgical gloves for FMQ. (Those blue ones like the doctors and nurses use during exams.) I have tried everything over the years, and have given up on most. My favorite, before the gloves was a small piece of shelf rubber, placed between my hands and the quilt. But, now I use the gloves, powder the insides, and when I feel a need for my hands to breath, I just peel them off, take a break, and put on a fresh pair. They are so thin that I can even use my small scissors without removing them. They come in small, medium, and large, so you can get the perfect fit. My husband will sometimes bring me home some from work, or my doctor will give me a few pairs. But, you can buy a whole box of dozens for under $10. Happy FMQing!

Dawn

Hmm...it seems like the mug ruggers are starting to go at it again.

I`m not ready to begin to swap again.

Geneva - I really like your mug rug. I love all the novelty fabric that is coming out now.

Well, I found my add-a-quarter ruler and not the gloves. I will continue using the gardening gloves, but maybe I don`t have such comfortable ones as you gals mention. Back on deck today in the tea room.

Geneva, what a delightful mug rug. I really like how you worked the letter "M" in the concept, subtle but "there!" Great job!

I use gardening gloves also. They are light-weight and they breathe. I have worn out two pairs now.

Terrie -

I use cheap gardening gloves for quilting. I use the ones that look like someone stuck the palms and fingers in rubber. They were very cheap (something like $10 for 6 pairs at Costco) and they work great.

It is nice when things that are made to be used, are used.

Enjoy your weekend, Terrie.

Yup, I love it when things are used.

My hubby recently retired and in one of the boxes brought home from his office had a mug rug in it that I made ages ago. I even forgot that I had made it. He told me he used it every day at work for his mug, and now it's on the table beside 'his' spot in the living room. Still using it.

Our guild annual quilt show this weekend. This is when the merchants come to us!! This will test my resolve not to buy any new fabric. However, there are a few notions that I want/need. Like an add-a-quarter ruler - a long one. And maybe some FMQ gloves.

Amen!

I made a mug rug for my other son awhile ago. I probably posted a picture here sometime. Anyway, this son is a CPA and I found fabric with money all over it. I sewed a big dollar sign on the front over the money fabric and quilted it. Andy loved it! I was at his office a few months ago and there was the mug rug, with his coffee sitting on top of it. I was so happy to see him use it. Heck, if it gets too dirty, I'll make him another one.

So, as we all know, some quilts are to be used and worn out and some quilts are to be saved for ancestors. It's making sure the people who receive our quilts know the difference.

geneva