Have you tried Machinger's quilting gloves? If those didn't work, I personally would rather use the Batt Scooters than a halo. Too frustrating for me to keep moving the halo -- at least on the couple I've tried. Batt Scooters achieve the same effect of raising your hands up off the quilt, thereby reducing strain and unnatural wrist positions. You might try visiting a sewing machine store & ask to try out a halo. I know the ones by me allow that.