Have you all discovered this super new gizmo? It is a bendable intense bright light that you attach to the top of your sewing machine! You stick the base on the machine, and then insert the light mechanism into it. You remove it when you pack up your machine, but it fits right back on when you get to your destination. It is a must for going to retreats or other places where you aren't sure of the quality of the lighting. You can also buy additional bases to stick on all your machines so you can use the light on any of them without having to purchase additional lights.
I got mine at Eddie's Quilting Bee in Sunnyvale.
Oh my goodness, are we having fun with Ozzie and Sophie. The house is a mess, the family room carpet is trashed, and I really mean that. But, life is short, and dogs add a certain something that is better than cake.
I saw that light on another blog, have you had a chance to give it a test drive yet? Love your new puppy and such a sweet name. I had a malteese named Sophie, usually comes with a sweet nature.
Posted by: Linda | August 29, 2008 at 07:09 AM
Is the light run on electricity (cord) or batteries? Sounds like it would be perfect. Usually I take my folding Ott light but then that takes up table space that is oftentimes at a premium.
I don't know how you have so much patience for the dogs. It's difficult for me with just one! They are adorable.
What breed are they again?
Posted by: Miss Jean | August 29, 2008 at 08:17 AM
'...dogs add a certain something that is better than cake.' How true that is - cake is tasty, but is there anything better than the feel of a doggy standing ovation . . . the wag, wag, way of excitement simply because you entered the room.
Posted by: Libby | August 29, 2008 at 09:06 AM
That light looks fabulous -- I'm going to ask at the LQS about ordering it in.
Those little faces looking up at you must be totally irresistible. Every time I see you've post a photo of them I smile!
Posted by: Cathi | August 29, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Yes, life is too short...and just imagine the little doggie joy they are feeling having a playmate! Time to redo that floor in something indestructible like armstrong laminate that looks like wood and is amazingly easy to clean!! Pam
Posted by: Pam | August 29, 2008 at 12:22 PM
I can tell them apart now. Sophie has more tail and she has black on her ears. Right? They're so cute. I want another dog, but Vann and Sophie nixed that idea. I want me one of those lights too.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | August 29, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Hi Nicole I must Say I have never seen a light like that here But I will be having a look around to see if I can find one. Your babies are gorgeous thats what puppies are like a new baby in the family I am glad you are having great joy from them.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Mary Wood | August 29, 2008 at 03:16 PM
"Bendable Bright Light
If you are finding that you need more light to sew accurately, then this product is for YOU! This device easily adheres to any model of sewing machine and provides 100,000 hours of use; it plugs into any U.S. 120 volt outlet! Unit comes complete and ready to use with LED light assembly, mounting bracket, power pack with on-off switch, 8 foot power cord, and 6 adhesive clips to hold power cord to your machine. This light fixture becomes hot and should be turned off when not in use. NO BATTERIES NEEDED!"
This is from Patsy Thompson Designs site. She has a video on setting it up on your machine.
I have one and I thoroughly enjoy it.
Posted by: Pam | August 29, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Just love the pictures; they are so cute and those innocent faces looking up just make your heart melt. Glad that you are enjoying them.
Posted by: Brenda Ackerman | August 30, 2008 at 07:27 AM
I love my new bright light. I've used it several times on different projects and different machines and it really is terrific! The puppies are so cute!
Posted by: ranette | August 30, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I have one of those lights too!! I love them.
So true what you saw about life...and the puppies are so darn cute. They love you no matter what...bad breath, bad hair and all!
Hugs,
Traci
Posted by: Traci | August 30, 2008 at 10:27 AM
look at those faces - how could they misbehave?
Posted by: Lynn | August 30, 2008 at 05:13 PM
I purchased that light two weeks ago, but I haven't used it yet. I wanted some new "unnecessary but fun" quilting gizmo; I felt guilty spending $49.95 on it, but I told myself I deserved it! I must go set it up.
Sophie and Ozzie are simply wonderful!
Posted by: jen | August 30, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Hi Nicole,
I'm trying to find your e-mail address and can't...so I thought I would just post and ask you to e-mail me your snail mail address. I've got a little something to send to you.
Thanks, Heidi
P.S. This is a cool little light!
Posted by: Heidi Kaisand | September 01, 2008 at 01:47 PM