How to see better while hand sewing at night
#11
Love my Ott Light. I have several. For nighttime sewing I have a floor model that sits behind and to the right of my chair, right beside a table with a lamp. I really don't care what people think because I have this big, gray, ugly lamp in my living room. (Had a comment one time from a younger friend.) I would be lost without it. I also use it for reading. These old eyes need all the help they can get.
#14
I bought a pair of reading glasses that have small, built-in LED lights on each side of the frame. I bought them at SteinMart for about $15. But, I have seen them elsewhere, too.
The name imprinted on the arm of the frame is "A J Morgan". Works well if you are not near a good light source.
The name imprinted on the arm of the frame is "A J Morgan". Works well if you are not near a good light source.
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Keep in mind that an Ott floor light is not really "another lamp" for a handquilter but a necessary tool just like your needle, threader, hoop, stencils and scissors. Think of it as other than a piece of furniture.
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
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I love my Ott lights! Yes, lights. At last count we have 5 in our house. Years ago I bought my first one to use in the den at night for hand sewing and my husband made fun of it. After he sat in my spot one evening and read, he wanted one of his own! I bought one a few years ago that has a magnifier that I find helpful if I'm sewing on black or if my eyes are tired and I need a bit of extra help.
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