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Cross stitch...boy do I feel old!!

15 years ago

I picked up a project that has been sitting for a few years. I can't see to do it in the house under the lamps, I can only see well enough to do it outside when the sun is out. I'd better hurry up and finish it before fall comes!

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bigack
15 years ago
I know what you mean! I did so much x stitch years ago, and now my thumbs hurt and I can't do it at all. Better hurry and get it done, lol.
mcmann
15 years ago
Oh how I can sympathize with you. When I do cross stitch I use a magnifying lens that hangs around my neck and a very bright light. And if it's a really tiny stitch I borrow my husband's fly tying stand - the magnifying lens is lighted.
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glenda_al
15 years ago
I USED to cross stich, but my ole eyes won't let me anymore :o)
susan_on
Original Author
15 years ago
That's what I need, a magnifying glass!
kathi_mdgd
15 years ago
What you all need is an Ott light,or a replica of one.The light from them is brighter and a true light if you know what i mean.I also use a mag eyes magnifying glass like this.

http://www.amazon.com/MagEyes-Plus-Magnifier-BiFocal-lenses/dp/B0001DU9TI

I've had mine for years.I also had the one that hangs around your neck,but didn't like that one.
I stitch almost every night and sometimes during the day if it's too hot to work in the gardens.
Kathi
heather_on
15 years ago
I love my OTT light. I bought it when Michaels had a 50% off day and bought the floor lamp one. It was the best investment I have ever bought when it comes to doing my craftwork.
susan_on
Original Author
15 years ago
I think I'll start with the magnifying glass, and then get the light if I need one. The magnifying glass is more mobile, and I don't always sit in the same spot.
kathi_mdgd
15 years ago
I have both the floor free standing Ott light and the little portable one.I don't sit in the same spot either,sometimes in the recliner,sometimes in my sewing room,and sometimes on the patio.I've even stitched at the kitchen table.
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susan_on
Original Author
15 years ago
Maybe I will get the Ott light too. Man, it never used to be necessary!
janie_ga
15 years ago
Never understood people who could do the cross stitch calendar! NO WAY could I do something like that intime to use it!
glenda_al
15 years ago
I did TWO cross stich calenders, with sequins!
Never again!
FlamingO in AR
15 years ago
I'll vouch for the OTT lights, too. I have what Kathi has, 2 of them. They make handwork of any kind so much easier. I used to cross stitch a lot, but really don't need any more pictures for the walls or anything like that, so I gave it all up when seeing the stuff up close got a bit harder. Bifocals, arrrrgh!

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