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    Old 05-19-2011, 06:35 PM
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    My sewing room started life as a bedroom. There is no overhead light. Does anyone know of portable lighting I can buy? I also think I need some task lighting for the work areas. Any suggestions?

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    Old 05-19-2011, 06:51 PM
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    Ott light is good. There are other brands that work just as good. I found a a nice light at Lowe's.
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    Old 05-19-2011, 07:00 PM
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    There are lots of different styles of Ott lights check them out. They give off a true light , so colors appear the actual colors.
    Just an opinion but if possible every sewing area should have one.
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    Old 05-19-2011, 07:18 PM
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    Ott lights really are wonderful.
    When we converted an unused bedroom to my sewing room we installed a ceiling fan with lights. I love it and it wasn't expensive at all. I think I got it at Lowe's.
    Love it.
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    Once you find your lighting, you can buy OTT light bulbs and replace the regular bulbs. Much cheaper than buying the OTT lamp.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 01:45 AM
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    Floor lamps with multiple, directional heads with daylight flourescent bulbs will help a lot. Got one years ago at Home Depot reasonable.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 03:24 AM
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    I have an Ott light that clamps to the edge of my sewing cabinet. It has a long flexible arm that can be moved to wherever I need the light. I don't think I could thread that needle without it. I have another small Ott light that sits on the dressor above my Big Board where I cut & iron. I think I get enough good light without wasting energy.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 04:36 AM
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    Joann online currently has OttLite on sale - some over 50% off:

    http://www.joann.com/joann/search/se...questid=723758

    Hope this helps.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 04:39 AM
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    I love Ott lites - they give off great non-glare light. I have a small table lite & just got a floor model. Joanns was having a great sale on Ott lites - not sure if it's still going on - but check out their website. The model I got was normally $249. on sale for $84.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 09:03 AM
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    I was lucky found a light with an arm and has a magnifier attached. I had hubby mount it on a piece of wood and clamp it to sewing table! Got it at thrift store!!
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