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granny64 10-03-2011 11:26 AM

They're worth the money. Gives daylight light. Easier to see by.

carolynjo 10-03-2011 11:38 AM

They are great! They make fabrics show up as if they are in the sunlight, of true color. My husband, an organist, uses one all the time; every note shows clearly. Watch Michael's for a sale. I got my last one for a fraction of the real price. Enjoy.

caspharm 10-03-2011 12:00 PM

I have several (all bought on sale) and love them, but now that they are also making bulbs for regular lamps, I am just buying the bulbs.

kiffie2413 10-03-2011 12:07 PM

I really have grown to like mine! I have a clip-on one, it also came with a detachable magnifying glass. I have it set where it does not directly shine on me, but only on the project I am working on. I have Lupus, and have to be careful of certain types of lighting...I have to say that it does make a huge difference when I am doing close up work.
Kif

peggyquilts 10-03-2011 12:25 PM

I have the floor model and a generic fold up table model that I love. HOWEVER, I bought the battery powered Ott light at Joann's and am very disappointed. It takes overnight to recharge it and then I'm lucky to get 2 hours of light before I have to recharge again. It can be used with electricity, but I wanted to use it when I was at my quilting group without running an electric cord to a wall socket.

JanieH 10-03-2011 12:45 PM

I have 5 and love them. I watch coupons for Joann's and Hobby Lobby for the bulbs. The lights are so much easier on my eyes and don't generate as much heat as a regular lamp.

incoming2me 10-03-2011 12:56 PM

I have a desk top/convertible to desk clamp on Ott-lite with a long neck. I have really enjoyed it for the past year and a half.

However about a month ago the transformer started overheating and the lamp would turn off itself off.
I'd have to wait for it to cool off before it would turn back on.

Fearing risk of fire/electrocution or other harm, I've discontinued using the lamp.

cyd 10-03-2011 01:06 PM

They are terrific and the bulbs are very longlasting. Using a coupon to buy makes it an even better deal. I doubt you would be disappointed.

Susabella29 10-03-2011 01:29 PM


Originally Posted by Sew 'N Sew
I'm considering purchasing an Ottlite -- are they worth the money? Do you have one and like/dislike it? Thanks for your input as always.

I have an Ott light, but I like the stick on light that attaches to my machine, better. I have one of the expensive ones and it droops down. I also have a Dritz that I got at JoAnn's with my coup for under 10 dollars and I love it. It uses 3 AAA batteries. I also have a Daylight floor lamp that I love for hand sewing and Knitting.

quiltsRfun 10-03-2011 01:45 PM

I have two and use them both!


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