I have an Ott floor lamp behind my sewing table where I piece. And an old floor lamp with 2 lights behind the sewing table where I machine embroider. Each lamp has some movability so I can am them exactly where I need the light.

Ceiling light, double window on the North (wonderful daylight when I have that luxury).

In addition, I have an OLD swing arm desk lamp. With it I can place the lamp to the right so it's out of the way of my project, but swing the arm so the light comes from the left which I prefer.

I also removed the lid from my machine which covers the thread spindles (it pops up and casts a shadow if there is any light coming from behind it).

I ,too, have an Ott light. I love it.
I keep a sticky note over the LED screen of my computerized sewing machine. A friend who owns a quilt shop called me one day and said to be careful with my Janome machine that we both had paid thousands for. Her LED was not functioning...she could not determine anything going on with her machine. After a year and a half, the LED screen was out and could not be fixed. The repairman told her that she should not leave her machine where the sunlight could shine on it.(which she had done), He also warned of other light sources shining on the display as well. Ever since, I have placed a sticky note at the top of the screen and raise it to change settings.
D in TX

I'd like to know if members of the board like the bendable light. I've been considering buying one.

I hung a couple of flourescent 2 bulb 40 watt shop lights over my sewing table and that gives me plenty of light. Be sure to buy sunlight or natural light bulbs though.

I have a Ott floor lamp and love it. Also tracklights on ceiling.

What a great idea! I have a very flexible lamp that I bounce off the ceiling for extra room light but I never thought of using it from below for a light box!

I got one of those little bendable lights that stick on your machine. I haven't tried it yet but my Daughter has one and she says that it is the greatest. She says you can turn off all the lights and that is bright enough to sew by.
It's called the Bendable Bright Light. They run $49.00 but I got one at a quilt show for $39.00 which helps.
You can check them out at www.bendablebrightlight.com
I was going to order a extra base so I could switch to different machines but Husband ordered me the whole thing. He is a sweet guy that I have been with for 47 years, I guess he is a kkeeper. kjym Kathy

I agree you cvan never have too much lighting. My sewing room is 6 metres by 9 metres (or 20' by 30'). There eight large fluro's on the ceiling and a smaller wall mounted fluro above my overlockers. My DH has nicknamed it the lighthouse but I love it. There are no shadows and I can use it at anytime.

Did you try placing a piece of paper behind the needle? It helps me to focus on the eye of the needle, making it easier to get the thread through.