mighty

Never thought of that, great idea!!!

deedum

I have seen where they use sponges also. Me, I love the Fons N Porter gloves, I cut the fingertips out and they are perfect.

roselady

Neutrogena hand cream works also. It is the high glycerin content that makes it work so well. You could also use a drop of straight glycerin. It isn't greasy so it won't stain. I have tried it while practicing but not on a big quilt so I don't know how often you would need to reapply.

Mariposa

Terrific idea!

DOTTYMO

I have this problem which in UK is very strange as everyone wears gloves. I cut pieces of the car non slip stuff to go under hands and keep them flat. Hands stay cool and quilt glides under the needle.
Some here do wear those gloves used by horse riders for grooming.

twinkie

That is smart. Let us know if it works

Mommomjoann

That's a great idea, i also have the Fons and Porter gloves. I HAD to cut the fingers out because I stitched my quilt to my glove!!! Thank goodness I did'nt catch my finger. I'm going to try your method, thank you!

quilt2b

I also use the straight glycerin. Love it. I find I reapply infrequently even when doing free motion on a large quilt. So much easier than any other product like gloves or shelving material for me.

matraina

Sounds like a good idea to me. Let us know how it works out.

klgls

I use the rubber finger tips on my thumbs and middle fingers only - works well for me and easy to take off and on.