Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by Qbee
Well my hubby still says hanging florescent shop light for my area would be best...hmmm??? I'm turning the basement into my quilting room and the area is about 17 by 20 with just the one ceiling fan light in the middle. My cutting table is over in one corner and positioned so that I am facing away from the light kinda of blocking the light from the table. His idea is to have a shop like in the corner hanging directly over the cutting table but then one person said that it causes a glare on the rulers?? Gosh...I'm getting more confused :(
I have my sewing studio in the basement. When I had it built I had pot lights installed and use the Reveal bulbs. They give a natural light out. It lets you see the "True" color in your fabric. Here is a pic of part of my room; you'll see there is lots of light and no shadows cast. Hope this is the right pic. Sorry, wrong pic. I'll try to find it.
Okay, trying again with right pic.
Oh, my goodness! A sewing room to die for!!!
I have an Ott lamp to do hand sewing, over head lights but my favorite is a torche' (spelling?) that I use with a 500 Watt bulb. I don't have any trouble with being too hot. It lights up my room like I'm at the beach. The last bulb lasted 4 years and cost $7.98 at Lowe's. I tried not replacing the bulb when it burned out but it's like working in a mine at night without it.
My eyes have changed and I can't see up close very good at all. I guess you have to use what works for you...