QuiltE - FMQ - the cotton gloves are to get a grip on the work. Mine even have the little rubbery grips. They were on sale as gardening gloves, but would have been completely useless for gardening.
Jenniky - the answer answer to the riddle is on the thread. You might enjoy the video - link is in post 16.
Works4me - quilt looks perfect in the mini!
Have had a fab birthday thanks. Took a trip to see friends in Wales during the day, then came home and had supper in the pub. What more can an old gal ask for?