Funny, I wrote almost the exact same post some time ago. I have Maggie 1.6's and two Manx'. In the end I had a friend who likes to knitt make me two sets of little mittens. The cats don't really mind as long as they get fed...... OK, No really......... I had the same friend make me a pair of mittens for the Maggies (like big slip covers or pillow cases) that just slide over the top when I'm not using them. Works like a charm.
Chris
Chris