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06-14-2011, 01:06 PM

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I usually do the window trick too but read the other day where a lady took the bottom out of a bedside table drawer and replaced it with a plexiglass and when she needs a light box she empties the drawer , turns it upside down and puts a light under it. I think it's a great idea as you don't use light boxes a lot. Over here they are expensive and they take up good storage space.

06-16-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdaniel023

AOTH is a beautiful applique quilt that many on this board are doing. It stands for Affairs of the Heart. The blocks and quilts these quilters are doing are amazing. I am really afraid that I can't compare. But, that isn't going to stop me. I just might not show anyone the outcome. LOL

Deb, if you do that...you'll need a spank, as the grandbabies say!
You could show me at the mousepad.
I'll show you mine :lol:

06-17-2011, 02:28 AM

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Deb, if you do that...you'll need a spank, as the grandbabies say!
You could show me at the mousepad.
I'll show you mine :lol:

I sure don't want a spank by a mousie, so I guess I will share.

:lol: :lol:

06-17-2011, 02:47 AM

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Would something like this work? It is not that much.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/ar...wmckw=55315-10

This is one of my favorite craft stores.

06-17-2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by stitchengramie

Would something like this work? It is not that much.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/ar...wmckw=55315-10

This is one of my favorite craft stores.

Thanks for sharing. That looks really good.

06-18-2011, 01:54 AM

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Annya

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Originally Posted by mcdaniel023

I have all of my supplies except, I don't have a light box. How much easier is it going to be if I purchase one. I can get a really nice one 1/2 off at Joanne's. It is still rather pricy and I would rather put that money toward an embroidery machine.
I don't have sunny windows. Our house is very shaded.
Thanks for any help.

I made a box out of an old fridge glass shelf on a wooden frame. It has a light bulb set in it and I have it standing up against the wall when I am not using it. I put the box on the table when I need to use it and it is better for my back as I have oesteo-arthritis and my back becomes very sore if I try anything else. The box is easy to make, if you have some one who can make one for you it will be a lot cheaper than a new light box as they are very expensive.

06-18-2011, 01:54 AM

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06-18-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by romanojg

I just use a tote with a clear lid and put a battery powered light bar in it. It serves as a light box when I need it and a tote when I need to take supplies back and forth. You can get the light bars at HD and Walmarts for under 10 and the same for the tote; I get the one that is only about 5 to 6 in deep

ok folks, I am still new to some of the techniques. what do you use a light box for?????? :shock: