Reapply as necessary

The single most helpful machine quilting accessory I own (well, other than the sewing machine) is the bottle of Neutrogena Body Emulsion I keep next to the sewing machine. This particular lotion is lighter and richer than most, as well as being fragrance free. It is also non-oily, not leaving any residue on the quilts.

Prolonged handling of the fabric and batting sandwich leaches the moisture out of your hands. The cotton simply soaks up all available moisture - that's why some of the best bath towels are made of fine cotton terry. But dry hands make it difficult to maintain a grip on the fabric, leading to wandering stitches and uneven quilting patterns. Frequent reapplication of the emulsion is needed to keep hands moist and your grip on the quilt firm.

It's very much the same with our faith walks. Prolonged exposure to the world can leach out our faith, break down our commitment to righteousness. Like the wobbly quilting stitches, we begin to wander off course, into the weeds of the world. The cure? Frequent reapplication of the Word of God.

Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Josh 1:8 (NIV)

Read it, meditate on it, memorize it. Don't start the day without it.