grandjan

I got by without one for years--using windows and even the television screen. About two years ago, I picked one up on one of Joann's 40% off coupons and I wish I had done it years ago. I use it for scrapbooking, but also for setting up applique and a dozen other uses. If you can afford it, it's a great thing to have.

Sorrelpen

if you have an old drawer from a dresser put a light scocket with a light bulb,maybe one of the energy savers,.in it then use a plexiglass. Voila! you have your own light box.

Kappy

If you have a plexiglass extention for your sewing machine you can put a light under that also.

quilt3311

I built my own light box. Had a 20" square of plexiglass cut at the local shop. Bought 4 plastic glasses from WalMart and an under counter light from the hardware store. Put the glasses under the 4 corners of the plexiglass the light underneath and your ready to draw. I also have a 36" square that I use 8 glasses and two under counter lights. works like a charm and the glasses stack to store and the plexiglass stands up right behind my cutting table, the lights in a drawer. Also travels well. Made a cardboard carrier for the large plexiglass by duct taping two pieces of cardboard together. The glasses and lights go in a bag.

sewmorethings

My husband made me one using some left over moulding and a picture frame glass with a small christmas light inside but saw that you can use one of those round touch lamps for closets or whatever inside of it. I haven't used it yet but am planning on using it very soon.

lollygagging

same here...

franair

Go for it .. it is not that hard just takes time to do each block..I did mine the fuseable web way . Each block is different and fun to do.

wildyard

LOL.... here I thought it applied to quilting and it's usual effect on us and stood for All Over The House. LOLOL

Quilter7x

I completely disagree with it being a waste of money. I got mine many years ago for $70~ and still don't regret it. There is nothing like taking it out of the box, plugging it in and start tracing. I don't have to fuss with glass, light bulbs, bending over the coffee table, adjusting the leaves in the dining room table, holding my arms up to the window or TV or anything. Just plug it in and go.

I am also doing the Affairs of the Heart quilt and there is a lot of tracing to be done for this quilt. I wish there was a 40% off coupon way back when I got mine!

Obviously the decision is yours, but in my opinion, it will make doing this quilt (and any future projects) much easier. That's my two cents! :lol:

Pat G

Wow, what a great site. Thanks so much for finding & sharing it.