Oh, one more thing--I found two things that really helped me with FMQ generally--making sure the bed of my machine is totally clean and waxed with a little Pledge so the quilt moves smoothly over it. Also, though they are more expensive than the garden gloves, I've found Machingers gloves IMMENSELY helpful not only for quilting but for sewing generally, and now I never sew anything without wearing them. They last a long, long time, are lightweight and comfortable, and if you eventually wear a hole on one of the gloves you can just change it to the other hand. I think they cost about $10 and worth every single penny!
Dana