please get yourself a walking foot. it will save you so much time, accuracy and craziness! Also, I saw a great tip for 'working' the quilt thru the foot. Instead of the gloves, I use a small piece of rubber shelf liner. On a class, the quilt instructor used it. It is great because you just sit your hand on it and it grips very well. A lot quicker than putting on and taking off gloves all day.