I took a class in FMQ once with Frieda Anderson (who was great, BTW). At that time, she didn't use gloves at all, but did put on a hand lotion that wasn't greasy before a quilting session. I can't remember the brand, but it worked really well. Since then, I have used something that used to be called "silicone glove" that I used to get at a local quilt shop that closed. It came in a dark blue tube. Anyone know the name?