I have an Ott-Lite and love it. I mainly use it when I am doing handwork.. whether it is embrodiery / redwork, hand piecing, handquilting or ripping out a mistake! LOL! I occassionally use it when I am sewing on my machine.. mostly if I have a fabric that is difficult to see.. like sewing with black thread on black fabric. I do think it shows truer colors than regular lightbulbs.
Watch JoAnn's. They have 50% off Ott-Lite sales several times a year. I bought a travel size one so that I could move it around as needed. I also bought a floor model for my mother. She doesn't sew, but has trouble with her eyes and the Ott-Lite has made a huge difference in her ability to see crossword puzzles and books for reading.
Barb C.