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    Old 05-14-2013, 05:51 PM
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    A person does what works best for them.
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    Old 05-14-2013, 05:51 PM
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    What a good idea! DH has one and uses it all the time camping and around the house. Like working under the sink. I never thought of borrowing it to sew...will have to try it out. My only light is on the other side of the room and sometimes, it is just not enough.
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    Old 05-15-2013, 04:00 AM
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    when I put my head lamp on, my dh always jokes "going diamond hunting"? He's the one who found it for me at Harbor Freight and I couldn't hand-sew without it!!
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    Old 05-15-2013, 05:10 AM
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    I, too, have the cataract thing going in both eyes (not ready to be taken care of) and use an Ott light for everything. Hand quilting, at the sewing machine, reading. Pretty much, if I need a light I flip the switch on my Ott light. It makes a tremendous difference for me. I couldn't sew or do handwork without it.
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    Old 05-15-2013, 06:34 AM
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    a friend of mine that is a handyman has one and he says it is awesome. I love my ottlite
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    Old 05-15-2013, 07:14 AM
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    I am sure you are a pretty doorknob. They also make some that fittes on a baseball hat.
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    Old 05-15-2013, 07:29 AM
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    As another suggestion for improved lighting ... switch your light bulbs in table lamps and ceiling fixtures to "daylight" and you'll notice a big difference just from that.
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    Old 05-15-2013, 07:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by Quilts rock
    I was complaining to DH about my eyesight getting worse, and I especially notice it when quilting. Home he comes with a head lamp for me. I know I must look like a real doorknob when I am wearing it, but I don't mind, I can see!!!!
    No, as my dgd says, you look like a lovely unicorn. I'm off to get a couple because they are so inexpensive.
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    Old 05-15-2013, 08:25 AM
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    I also have glaucoma and use a shop light to quilt.
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    Old 05-15-2013, 12:30 PM
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    For those of you who have arthritic hand problems, try rubbing them with Aspercreme before you start quilting. It has made a big difference for me with hand quilting, crocheting, etc. The Aspercreme is non-greasy and soaks right into the skin. I use it all the time and have never had a problem with it being greasy.
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