kidhauler1948

I use a short piece of plastic tubing about 11/2inches long, slip the tubing over the needlepoint, pinch and pull. The tubing I am referring to is what they use for fish aquariums etc. CHEAP especially if you don't like broccoli lol.

NJ Quilter

I use the rubber fingertips usually associated with paper sorting or paper $$ counting. A box of 12 or so is just a couple of $$ in the office supply store. Stays on my fingertip with no issue and don't have the bother of picking up/putting down.

That said, as others have asked...what brand/size needle are you using; what thread; what batting. I use warm & natural batting all the time - even though many others have issues hand quilting it, I don't seem to. I use Roxanne #11 or #12 needles. Thread, not so picky...whatever brand happens to have the color I want for the project I'm doing. Experiment with different brands/sizes of needles and different brands of thread. Make sure you are using a specifically labeled hand quilting thread. I find that 'thread heaven' - a thread conditioner - helps the thread slide through the layers a bit better as well.

raedar63

Next time you get blood work done ask for the tourniquet , We just throw them away after each patient. I cut mine into small pieces and one will last forever !

I like being thrifty