My daughter came over last week and asked me a strange question, “Mom – why aren’t you quilting any more?” I had to stop and think about it. I’ve been sewing and quilting for as long as I can remember. I told her I was just too frustrated quilting at night when I get home from work. My eyes hurt … I just couldn’t concentrate. My biggest problem is dark thread on dark fabric. Not to mention threading the needle!
Well, for Mother’s Day I got the nicest, most thoughtful thing my daughter has ever purchased for me. She bought me an OttLite lamp. Not just any lamp, but the quilter’s dream lamp. It’s a floor lamp with a magnifier attachment and a clip that holds papers, thread, patterns, pictures. It’s like an extra arm. Plus, the head is so wide I can use it over my cutting table and my sewing machine.
The light is something that I can’t believe. I can actually see my navy blue thread on my navy blue quilt when I’m piecing everything together. Plus, I can tell what is black and what is navy. The best thing is my eyes feel so much happier. Now, I can come home from work, turn on some music, quilt and relax. My daughter is happy to see me quilting again and is going to buy another OttLite for her mother-in-law next month for her birthday.
This sounds so great!!! A lamp that can ease up the stress and strain on your eys while crafting.. please let me know their website if they have any.!!!!
Hello Kelly!!! yeah it is really great, i was also amazed to see the high definition lamp from Ottlite. Now i work for longer hours without any strain on my eyes. You can get lots of other options for lamp & lights at http:www.ottlite.com
Wow! I just checked out their site and they have some amazing deals. Looks like they have lights for all types of uses. I do a lot of woodworking and work in the garage. I am considering buying one of the OttLite Task Lamps. Will let you know how it works out!
Definitely Tom…I would love to know about your experience….