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Old 01-29-2010, 09:01 PM
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Be very careful of the magnifying glass that it doesn't get left where sunlight can come through the glass. It could start a fire as it did on someones quilt in our area that had been using it for hand quilting and left it for awhile only to find a hole in it. peterparley
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Old 01-30-2010, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by peterparley
Be very careful of the magnifying glass that it doesn't get left where sunlight can come through the glass. It could start a fire as it did on someones quilt in our area that had been using it for hand quilting and left it for awhile only to find a hole in it. peterparley
we were sitting at the kitchen table at a friend's house one day and we began to smell smoke.we looked and looked and saw no fire when all of a sudden, I saw a spot on my friend's sweatshirt (which she was wearing) starting to smolder. She was sitting with her back to the window but the sun was coming in the window and there was something on the table which reflected the beams onto her shirt....and low and behold........there now was a hole in her shirt.

......who would'a thought !!!!!!
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Old 01-30-2010, 04:45 AM
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I have an ott light. I have one in the sewing room, and one in the parlor.
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The first energy saver bulbs were a "warm" white. They now have Bright white and they really make a big difference. Check labels when buying. Worth a try.
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Old 02-03-2010, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Boston1954
Well, I have a window on my right. On a sunny day it is great. Funny thing though, it does not help much at night.......... :D
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Old 02-24-2010, 12:24 PM
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I have an Ott light on my sewing table and a pole lamp (cheap, from Walmart) that has a 3 way bulb pointed at the ceiling for good general lighting and a smaller gooseneck one pointed at the sewing table. I now have very good lighting. When sewing dark fabrics, I still try to sew those during daylight hours. These old eyes aren't getting better.
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Old 02-25-2010, 05:43 AM
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OTT light. I like using especially to coordinate my fabric. Was mighty surprised at what a difference it made!
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