Best way to light up (illuminate) handwork?

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11-04-2013, 04:43 AM

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BellaBoo

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I found a great floor waist high LED lamp with magnifier lens at a Needlework Shop. It runs on batteries or electric. I can hand sew black on black with black thread and see every stitch. I use it for machine quilting too. It is the perfect height to put in front of the needle.

11-04-2013, 04:47 AM

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BellaBoo

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Peckish, Ikea says the lamp in not available to order from their website, only available in stores. Great excuse for a day trip to find an Ikea store nearby.

11-04-2013, 04:50 AM

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mariatherese

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I have the IKEA clamp-on LED lamp. I like it a lot. It is actually quite powerful and doesn't get too hot to touch.

11-04-2013, 05:06 AM

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SewExtremeSeams

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

Some people really like the Beam n Read Light - http://www.amazon.com/LED-Deluxe-Bri...m+n+read+light. I have one, but usually forget to get it out when I'm doing hand work.

Thanks, this looks like a good idea.

11-04-2013, 05:41 AM

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Annie68

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Like many others, I find the goose neck ott lights the best. You can direct the light right on to your work and have a nice wide area that is well lit.

11-04-2013, 05:49 AM

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LavenderBlue

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I recently purchased a magnifier/light as described by BellaBoo. My husband loved it for reading, so I returned to Joann's to buy another for me. They were 50% off last week. :-)