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Onebyone 11-21-2019 04:50 AM

This is the best purchase ever! I have one over my sewing table. It's on wheels so can be moved. I'm getting another one for my cutting ironing area. https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/luminess.php?

Grace Luminess Light Bar for Quilting Machines (From 5 feet up to 12 feet)

LavenderBlue 11-21-2019 05:35 AM

Onebyone, !!

SusieQOH 11-21-2019 06:19 AM

This is a bit different- I'm referring to a sewing machine light. I bought LED strips on Amazon for my Juki. Easy to install on the machine and the difference in light is amazing!!

I bought these but they have many others:

https://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Machin...346046&sr=8-48

Onebyone 11-21-2019 06:30 AM

I had one of the strip led lights for underneath my machine. It was okay but still didn't show the needle area as much as I wanted I use the Vivilux rechargeable light on my machine. It's fantastic. It's easy to remove and place on another machine, no cords. Charges like a cell phone [h=1]ViviLux Super Bright Flexible Craft Light
https://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponli...y.asp?i=200445[/h]

Queenbarbiej 11-21-2019 06:44 AM

Don't forget to put led light bulbs in your sewing machine(s). I have led bulbs in all 4 of machines, the overhead ligh and the adjustable arm lamp on my desk. It made a world of difference.

mkc 11-21-2019 06:59 AM

Something most folks overlook with LED lighting - color rendering index, or CRI. Most LEDs are 80 CRI or so, which causes colors to be "off". Higher priced LEDs are 90+ CRI - and if they are they will indicate so on the packaging. High CRI is one of the things that make Ott lamps the choice for most crafters.

My sewing room has all slimline flush mount 4000K (color temperature) 90+ CRI fixtures.

Onebyone 11-21-2019 07:12 AM

I found the hig CRI bulbs at Home Depot. I have them in every light fixture they will fit in the house. But with the help of a decorator, she mixed in regular light bulbs to soften the glare in the living areas. The mixed lighting really made a difference in the atmosphere of the rooms. She put in a few pink bulbs in the bathroom in separate fixtures. I love the soft look.

SusieQOH 11-21-2019 07:15 AM


Originally Posted by Onebyone (Post 8330192)
I had one of the strip led lights for underneath my machine. It was okay but still didn't show the needle area as much as I wanted I use the Vivilux rechargeable light on my machine. It's fantastic. It's easy to remove and place on another machine, no cords. Charges like a cell phone ViviLux Super Bright Flexible Craft Light
https://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponli...y.asp?i=200445


Really? The kit I bought throws a ton of light! I can see everything.

bungalow59 11-21-2019 07:24 AM

I bought the SlimLine clamp-on table lamp (Amazon) to go directly over my machine and love it. I had the same issue as you, with a single dim dome light in my sewing room. This lamp was a bit pricey, but I use it daily and it has allowed me to sew into the late afternoon and evening hours.

juliasb 11-21-2019 07:31 AM

My sewing studio has a large fixture with 4 bulbs in it plus I have floor to ceiling windows on 2 sides of the room there are also 2 skylights to provide more lighting on sunny days. Not so good on rainy days or snowy days. Even with all this I always think I could use more light. I keep all my fabrics in dark cupboards so they are not affected by the light. This is a huge thing to consider.


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