Traveling light source?
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Traveling light source?
At home, I have a desktop Ott light and a floor model that I use for hand quilting and stitching. We will be traveling for 6 weeks and I plan on taking a few projects to work on. Any suggestions for a traveling light source? I have a clip-on bendable light on my sewing table but I can't think of a way to use it for hand sewing....thank you!
EDIT: I need a light that I can use in the evenings when I do my hand stitching-a clip on would be great, but what do I clip it onto? My floorlamp is great, but way too large to pack!
EDIT: I need a light that I can use in the evenings when I do my hand stitching-a clip on would be great, but what do I clip it onto? My floorlamp is great, but way too large to pack!
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This is a search that will give you some choices.... http://www.miniinthebox.com/popular/...able-lamp.html
You didn't say if you were traveling in an RV or packing a suitcase. I assumed you would want something small that could sit on a table near you. I travel in an rv and use one that I've had for years. The head is not much larger than the light bulb and the "stalk" going from the base to the light is lightly bendable. It's about 24 inches high and has given me great service for over 20 years. It is very similar to this one http://www.miniinthebox.com/modern-f...ml?prm=2.6.1.1 I think I got it at WalMart, but don't know if they carry them anymore. I did buy one that clipped to a table but found that most tables don't have the lip you need to clip it to. The ones with the bases work much better.
You didn't say if you were traveling in an RV or packing a suitcase. I assumed you would want something small that could sit on a table near you. I travel in an rv and use one that I've had for years. The head is not much larger than the light bulb and the "stalk" going from the base to the light is lightly bendable. It's about 24 inches high and has given me great service for over 20 years. It is very similar to this one http://www.miniinthebox.com/modern-f...ml?prm=2.6.1.1 I think I got it at WalMart, but don't know if they carry them anymore. I did buy one that clipped to a table but found that most tables don't have the lip you need to clip it to. The ones with the bases work much better.
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I have several of these from Ikea
https://www.amazon.com/Ikea-201-696-...rds=ikea+janko
Two are in my sewing room and the third lives in my travel bag. Light weight, very bright little spot and reasonably priced.
https://www.amazon.com/Ikea-201-696-...rds=ikea+janko
Two are in my sewing room and the third lives in my travel bag. Light weight, very bright little spot and reasonably priced.
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I know Ott has a traveling light - I have never used it so can't say one way or the other. I have several Ott lights though, 2 floor lamps and 2 table/desk lamps that I do like very much. But I would not take my table lamps traveling with me, I would prefer to the Ikea lamp for $20.00. My daughter bought us a little desk lamp for next to the computer that is very bright. It was from Target and cost about $13.00.
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DH recently bought me a clip on LED book light that has a bendable neck. I think it would provide great light for hand sewing but you would certainly need something to clip it onto. A table edge perhaps? He probably picked it up at Target. I was looking for a new 'Ittybitty' book light to replace my slowing dying one and what he came up with was all I saw anywhere as well. Very good lighting. If you have a chance to check it out in person, just make sure the clamp opens large enough to clip onto a table edge.
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