Lighting
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 959
I have an Ott floor lamp behind my sewing table where I piece. And an old floor lamp with 2 lights behind the sewing table where I machine embroider. Each lamp has some movability so I can am them exactly where I need the light.
#22
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Hartsburg, Mo
Posts: 309
Ceiling light, double window on the North (wonderful daylight when I have that luxury).
In addition, I have an OLD swing arm desk lamp. With it I can place the lamp to the right so it's out of the way of my project, but swing the arm so the light comes from the left which I prefer.
I also removed the lid from my machine which covers the thread spindles (it pops up and casts a shadow if there is any light coming from behind it).
In addition, I have an OLD swing arm desk lamp. With it I can place the lamp to the right so it's out of the way of my project, but swing the arm so the light comes from the left which I prefer.
I also removed the lid from my machine which covers the thread spindles (it pops up and casts a shadow if there is any light coming from behind it).
#23
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 65
I ,too, have an Ott light. I love it.
I keep a sticky note over the LED screen of my computerized sewing machine. A friend who owns a quilt shop called me one day and said to be careful with my Janome machine that we both had paid thousands for. Her LED was not functioning...she could not determine anything going on with her machine. After a year and a half, the LED screen was out and could not be fixed. The repairman told her that she should not leave her machine where the sunlight could shine on it.(which she had done), He also warned of other light sources shining on the display as well. Ever since, I have placed a sticky note at the top of the screen and raise it to change settings.
D in TX
I keep a sticky note over the LED screen of my computerized sewing machine. A friend who owns a quilt shop called me one day and said to be careful with my Janome machine that we both had paid thousands for. Her LED was not functioning...she could not determine anything going on with her machine. After a year and a half, the LED screen was out and could not be fixed. The repairman told her that she should not leave her machine where the sunlight could shine on it.(which she had done), He also warned of other light sources shining on the display as well. Ever since, I have placed a sticky note at the top of the screen and raise it to change settings.
D in TX
#24
Originally Posted by nellie
i brought several at joann,s when they were on sale the table top lamp style , that way i can place any where besides my sewing machine , i like them as i have serveral table lamps i just got the bendable bright light that attaches to your sewing machine im really glad that i brought it i can use all the light that need :-D
#28
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Posts: 195
I got one of those little bendable lights that stick on your machine. I haven't tried it yet but my Daughter has one and she says that it is the greatest. She says you can turn off all the lights and that is bright enough to sew by.
It's called the Bendable Bright Light. They run $49.00 but I got one at a quilt show for $39.00 which helps.
You can check them out at www.bendablebrightlight.com
I was going to order a extra base so I could switch to different machines but Husband ordered me the whole thing. He is a sweet guy that I have been with for 47 years, I guess he is a kkeeper. kjym Kathy
It's called the Bendable Bright Light. They run $49.00 but I got one at a quilt show for $39.00 which helps.
You can check them out at www.bendablebrightlight.com
I was going to order a extra base so I could switch to different machines but Husband ordered me the whole thing. He is a sweet guy that I have been with for 47 years, I guess he is a kkeeper. kjym Kathy
#29
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Australind, Australia
Posts: 71
I agree you cvan never have too much lighting. My sewing room is 6 metres by 9 metres (or 20' by 30'). There eight large fluro's on the ceiling and a smaller wall mounted fluro above my overlockers. My DH has nicknamed it the lighthouse but I love it. There are no shadows and I can use it at anytime.
#30
Originally Posted by Elisabrat
I have currently lousy lighting and need to get a stand up lamp QUICK or go blind. That said I can never and I mean ever thread the needle if the front plate is open (the one that covers the bulb?).. its so darned bright I cant find the hole in the needle. Grr.. if its not one thing.. its my mother! That is a whole different story for a different day. At 90 this May she can be anything she wants to be. The trick is to not be near her when she figures it out!
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