I have tried the gloves and they work well, however, they are too warm for me. My most favorite method is to use the Finger Cots (you can find them by the band-aids) Assorted sizes in a box, very cheap. Or if you want, rubber fingers at the office supply store. you don't have to have one for every finger, but you have to see what works for you. I have done all of my quilting this way since I found them. I quilt on my Viking Lily 550, about 7 inch throat.
Lisa