I use gloves as well. I don't know what they're called, but they are knit on the top and latex on the bottom. They are sold in our shop, and labled as quilting gloves, but I originally got them at the local plant shop. They are lightweight - not those heavily coated ones. I do a lot of machine quilting, and I've found as long as they are snug - don't slosh around on your hand - you will have the control you need.