I used finger cots but was going thru them like crazy. I went to my local office supply store and purchased a finger cot you would use to sort papers. It's much thicker, I've been using the same one for 2 years. I have a 1/4 inch mark on my machine plate but it's hard to follow. I use the painter's tape also. It gives a more accurate seam.
Originally Posted by tortoisethreads
1. I put painter's tape (blue) on my machine to mark 1/4 inch seam to really help me keep a perfect line!
2. For hand quilting I keep "finger cots" on my thumb and pointer to help guide and grip the needle. They are much cheaper than all the other finger gadgets at the fabric store and work the best!