have you tried giving her a comforter?? i gave DD a blankie for sleeptimes at around 6 months when o worked out she loved to have it on her face when we fed in bed, its just flannelette (she actually now has two in bed) she cuddles then, as soon as i lay her down the hands go out to locate the blankies, she rolls on to her side and cuddles them close and goes to sleep quiet quickly, worth trying!
i also take it in the car if i know we may be out around a sleep time, she falls asleep easier then too