When dh and I go on vacation in our fifth wheel, I always take projects with me. He will go fishing or crabbing and I will go along and sit in the truck and work on my project. The light inside the truck is perfect. Outside is too bright, inside is too dark, but that truck and I work well together :) At home I sit wherever looks comfy at the moment. Could be the couch, or in my sewing room or at the kitchen table. I have Ott lites all over, but it's not the same as that truck :)

When I have hand sewing or tearing out to do I sit in front of the TV on he sofa and watch shows I have taped for just such an occasion. Law and Order is my favorite.

My recliner in the living/sewing room with my TV. My cats usually beg to come on my lap during this time, but I have to send them away if I want to get anything done. Poor kitties.

Please post picture of the beach scene quilt when you can.....I have a panel and sure could use some inspiration!
Thanks for the tip about the car.