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milkbone 05-06-2011 02:00 PM

Yuck---I have that light and I attached mine with sticky velcro.....my thought was I could attach it to other machines easier. Anyway, I hate the light----much too bright in one small spot of work space---bending it to the right place is too time consuming----doesn't always stay bent---in the wrong line of vision for me----I just don't like it. Anyone want a cheap $40.00 sewing machine light???
hehehehehe :)

QuiltE 05-06-2011 02:01 PM


Originally Posted by milkbone
Yuck---I have that light and I attached mine with sticky velcro.....my thought was I could attach it to other machines easier. Anyway, I hate the light----much too bright in one small spot of work space---bending it to the right place is too time consuming----doesn't always stay bent---in the wrong line of vision for me----I just don't like it. Anyone want a cheap $40.00 sewing machine light???
hehehehehe :)

Alas ... someone who thinks the same as I.
Although, I will say that mine has always stayed put .... til I knock it accidentally, though I can't blame it for that! :)

Quilted Horse 05-06-2011 02:26 PM

I have one on my machine and love it. It doesn't take up any space on the table and is bright. The only problem I have is that there are no replacement bulbs. Once it goes out (and there is no warning, it just stops working) you have to buy a whole new light. Kind of dumb but I still love it and am on my 2nd one. First on lasted about a year. 2nd one is older than that so I guess it may die any day now....uh oh...

Phyllis nm 05-06-2011 02:35 PM

i have 2 of these at each machine. i drill a hole for them to set in. they are $15.
phyllis nm


http://www.officemax.com/office-furn...ct-prod3300097

QuiltE 05-06-2011 02:38 PM


Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
i have 2 of these at each machine. i drill a hole for them to set in. they are $15.
phyllis nm


http://www.officemax.com/office-furn...ct-prod3300097

I have one of those and find that the gooseneck flops down! So I keep a chunk of wood in it to keep the spring tight to prevent that.

Tweety2911 05-06-2011 02:40 PM

Yes I have two. One on my sewing machine and one on my longarm. Couldn't quilt without them now! :-)

sewnsewer2 05-06-2011 02:58 PM

OMG YES!!!! I have one. Do a google search, I got mine (brand new) for $25 but I can't remember where.

granny_kee 05-06-2011 03:01 PM

I also have one on my sewing machine and want one for the serger. Sure does help these "old" in years and "young" in spirit EYES--hee,hee. Do love this board !!!don't often write and have never sent pictures. One of these days I will get brave. Thanks to all of you.

Kathy9052 05-06-2011 03:10 PM

The bulb keeps burning out in my sewing machine, so I bought one of these lights. It works great but the bright light does cause glare. I've found that I can move the light just to the side of the needle and the "side light" works great and doesn't tire my eyes. The stuck-on base that the light goes into is sometimes a concern - the light falls out when I move it. I'm thinking about replacing the base with velcro - just put the matching piece on the bottom of the light. Other than that, I love it.

mjsylvstr 05-06-2011 03:17 PM

I have the bendable light attached to my machine....abd I don't always use it but when I need it, it is there...and it is wonderful.

Expecially when one is working on Black or dark colors.....

It was worth every penny of the $40. I paid.


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