Sunlight and great view
07-12-2011, 07:29 AM
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Sounds like worrying about only a little risk, to me. But I would not store fabric or thread where it gets direct sun for part of the day, for the risk of fading the colors. My windows face SE and South, and I love the bright light. Of course, my machine is an old, black Singer, so no new plastic case to worry about!
07-12-2011, 07:35 AM
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I have mine in front of the window and don't get direct sunlight, it is at the front of my house so i only open the blinds when i sew, then close them. I don't think it will be a problem. Thanks for the info. If i notice it getting a little discolored i will move it.
07-12-2011, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by rosemary krupski
I have noticed that many quilters have their sewing machine set up in front of a window. I do too since I love the great light and also I have a beautiful view. But,,,,,I just recently took a class where the teacher cautioned against this. She said that the sunlight will yellow or discolor the back of your machine (or whichever side you have facing the window). It will also dry rot and bleach out the thread and fabric if they are left there for any length of time. Never thought about this before but it does make you stop and wonder. What are your thoughts?
07-12-2011, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by LeslieFrost
Sounds like worrying about only a little risk, to me. But I would not store fabric or thread where it gets direct sun for part of the day, for the risk of fading the colors. My windows face SE and South, and I love the bright light. Of course, my machine is an old, black Singer, so no new plastic case to worry about!
07-12-2011, 09:06 AM
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Never thought of it but am wondering if the same would hold true for being in front of a window facing the North where there is no direct sunlight, just natural light. That is my plan for our retirement home we will be moving to in a couple of years. Will be interested in the posts on this thread. Thanks for posting.
07-12-2011, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by isnthatodd
My window faces north and never gets direct sun, but does get lots of light.
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