I think they are not actual lights, but some kind of special edge that reflects light and appears to be lit.

Peaceandjoy,
Please would you give me the link for the JOSews group I have searched on Yahoo and cannot find the group to join.
Thanks a lot.
Jenny

Jenny,
Contact Brenda Hare at [email protected]. She is Sara's moderator for the slidelock buy. You need references to join. Brenda help.

I just joined the JOSews group and signed up to get the clear Slidelock but now I'm wondering if I should change my order to one with the lighted edge. For those of you who have one of the lighted ones, do you feel it's worth the extra money? I think the group buy is going to be open about 10 days more.

Can't help---I have the original.

The lighted edge ruler is wonderful. I bought mine at a quilt show, where it was being demonstrated. I love it, and have never regretted the purchase.

Well with all of the reviews - guess this will be your next purchase!

I have the slidelock and love it - however, I have arthritis in both thumbs, and I can't cut with it for very long -it hurts my left hand because you have to press down very firmly on the top piece so it holds in place. Just a little thought.

I have the "lighted edge" one, but it isn't really lit. Kind of a bright greenish color acrylic, so reflects ambient lighting. I do love the 14" one.

When cutting strips, I usually fold fabric in half twice - selvedge to selvedge and then fold that again. That means that the longer one, which I also bought, doesn't really get much use. Were I purchasing again, I'd get only the shorter one. However, having made this comment a couple of other places, many people said that the longer one is their favorite. I guess basically, you need to think about the cuts you generally make.

One other thing - the acrylic on the Slide Lock, regardless of the size length you get - is 3 1/2 inches wide. So that's been really nice when cutting for Celtic Solstice as it took so many 3 1/2" strips that were then subcut.

thanks everyone for your opinion. I have decided to order the lighted one. Excited to get it