Phyllis nm

Florescent lights faded a banner I made!
So I hang the florescent lights up side down from chains, over my tables and and sewing area. It really lights up better for a large space. Over my 12'longarm I put up a bar and mounted 6 swing arm lamps. I use the daylight bulbs, [no heat] and they are swing to where I need them, front,back, side to side. If I only need 3 I use 3. over my sewing machines I use the swing arm lamps, one on each side.

leonajo

love ur idea,Kitsie, believe I am going to Lowes tomorrow for a Ott Bulb, maybe 2, I like to read too! thanks for the tip.

Maureen

I bought an OTT light from JoAnn's when they had a sale of 50% off plus 20% on your total order. Its the best thing I ever bought besides my sewing machine.

neeng

I like the compact fluorescents, they don't flicker like the tube ones used to. I use these in the overhead fixture and have a small bendable LED light that I can use to put a strong focus on a small area when I'm ripping something apart :(

raggedyann

i have 2 ott lights--love them!!! i even have a little one for classes....makes a big difference!

Maureen

I do a lot of that. My seam ripper is my best friend!

wraez

We've changed to almost all florescent bulbs and lamps now and they are sooooo much better than those of years past. I really like them.

Hubby is going to put a 2ft x 4ft florescent light on the ceiling for me above my cutting table. He was going to put it above my sewing area but the AC/heating vent is in the ceiling right there and he can't cover it.

I also have a generic brand floor lamp similar to an OTT behind my chair pointing toward my sewing area.

The more light the better.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

sosewcrazy

Don't have time to read through all the replies, so forgive me if I'm repeating someone. I bought Ott light bulbs and love them!

Boscobd

My DH bought me an Ott light earlier this year - one with an elongated light and gooseneck. I can maneuver and situate it however I want around my machine or couch when hand-stitching. I really like it a lot! It's also great when picking out fabrics - shows true colors.

Nanamoms

I am so glad I found this topic! Should have found it earlier as I was trying to sew navy blue fabric with a small desk lamp and the non-existent light on my sewing machine. I can't use flourescent as they give me migraines. I wear no-line bi-focal glasses, too, so that is another issue. I was looking at the Ott lights but never could bring myself to spend the money so I'm glad to know that I might be able to buy the knock-off at Big Lots. I have to have a bright white light to really see well. I'm thinking about getting a floor lamp (knockoff Ott) so it doesn't take up a lot of room on my sewing cabinet. My overhead light is a ceiling fan with 3 lights and I put in the highest wattage it calls for. I then have 2 other lamps in my little tiny sewing room/office and still can't see well so hate to go in there in late afternoon or night. Luckily, there is a large window that lets in good light during the day...if the sun is shining, that is!