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Old November 6th 03, 12:06 AM
Gwandwad
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Default Magnifying Glasses

My wife has come to patchwork & quilting late in life and her eyes are not
as young as they used to be. She has heard of a glass that hangs by a cord
from the neck, rests on the chest and allows work in the lap to be viewed.
Can anyone point us to a source of supply?

We are in the UK and our son is in MA so sources on either side of the
Atlantic would be OK.

many thanks

Dick Bond


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Old November 6th 03, 12:26 AM
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I have such a light. The only disadvantage is the it gets very warm. In
the winter that is a comfort but in the summer, well.......

In the states you should be able to find it at most larger craft stores or
at stores specializing in Needlework. Good luck on your hunt.

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Old November 6th 03, 12:57 AM
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I think this may be close to what you are looking for, it comes in several
magnification powers and it doesn't have a light so you probably wouldn't
have to worry about summer heat. If this isn't what you are looking for it
may give you a jump off point for some research surfing.

http://softexpressions.com/software/...ni.html#mageye

Val




"Gwandwad" wrote in message
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My wife has come to patchwork & quilting late in life and her eyes are not
as young as they used to be. She has heard of a glass that hangs by a cord
from the neck, rests on the chest and allows work in the lap to be viewed.
Can anyone point us to a source of supply?

We are in the UK and our son is in MA so sources on either side of the
Atlantic would be OK.

many thanks

Dick Bond




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Old November 6th 03, 01:08 AM
Ruth in Happy Camp
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I think I know exactly what you mean. Somewhere around here I have a
magnifying glass that is about 5 or 6" diameter, mounted in a Lucite frame
that has "legs" to balance on the chest. The cord is attached somewhere so
that it balances quite well. I don't remember where I bought it, but it was
not expensive.

If you don't find one, let me know. I will brave the chaos I call my sewing
room and see if I can find it for you. You can tell I have not used it in
years. It deserves needs a good home.
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Ruth in Happy Camp

"Gwandwad" wrote in message
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My wife has come to patchwork & quilting late in life and her eyes are not
as young as they used to be. She has heard of a glass that hangs by a cord
from the neck, rests on the chest and allows work in the lap to be viewed.
Can anyone point us to a source of supply?

We are in the UK and our son is in MA so sources on either side of the
Atlantic would be OK.

many thanks

Dick Bond




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Old November 6th 03, 02:02 AM
dogmom
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I know I've seen what you're describing but of course I can't remember
where! But www.keepsakequilting.com has two other magnifying type-things
that might work and I suspect if you emailed them they'd help any way they
could. At least it might be a starting point.

Wait--try this!
http://www.magnifyingglasses.co.uk/a...ands_ 12.html

Dogmom

"Gwandwad" wrote in message
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My wife has come to patchwork & quilting late in life and her eyes are not
as young as they used to be. She has heard of a glass that hangs by a cord
from the neck, rests on the chest and allows work in the lap to be viewed.
Can anyone point us to a source of supply?

We are in the UK and our son is in MA so sources on either side of the
Atlantic would be OK.

many thanks

Dick Bond




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Old November 6th 03, 02:18 AM
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I have one that is a floor lamp. It is weighted so the swing arm can go
wherever you need it. You might consider this kind because it is also great
for removing splinters, replacing the screws in eyeglasses, reading the
numbers on tiny batteries and all kinds of tedious little chores. Polly

"dogmom" wrote in message
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I know I've seen what you're describing but of course I can't remember
where! But www.keepsakequilting.com has two other magnifying type-things
that might work and I suspect if you emailed them they'd help any way they
could. At least it might be a starting point.

Wait--try this!

http://www.magnifyingglasses.co.uk/a...ands_Free_Magn
ifiers_and_Stands_12.html

Dogmom

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My wife has come to patchwork & quilting late in life and her eyes are

not
as young as they used to be. She has heard of a glass that hangs by a

cord
from the neck, rests on the chest and allows work in the lap to be

viewed.
Can anyone point us to a source of supply?

We are in the UK and our son is in MA so sources on either side of the
Atlantic would be OK.

many thanks

Dick Bond






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Old November 6th 03, 03:32 AM
Neeej
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You might also check with your local service for people with sight
problems---they may even have a store with such goodies in it (Seattle does)
-- Jean S
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Old November 6th 03, 03:59 AM
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From: "Gwandwad"

....... She has heard of a glass that hangs by a cord
from the neck, rests on the chest and allows work in the lap to be viewed.

........

I do a lot of handwork and have used one of these things and I DO NOT like
it!! The cord is very thin and eventually hurts your neck. What is even
*more* irritating is that the whole things rests on your chest. Now, most
women don't have a very flat chest -- me included! Each and every time I would
take a deep breath or cough, etc. that blamed madnifyer would go sliding off
the front of my chest! VERY irritating to say the least.
What I would recommend is Mag-Eyes. I use them all the time when I travel
or am away from home. Here is a link so that you can get a look at them...
http://www.mageyes.com . They are available from just about any decent
nedlework or quilting store for about $28.00US. The lens is removable and the
set comes with 2 different levels of magnification and other levels are
available.
If that doesn't seem to be suitable for your wife AND if she wears glasses,
perhaps she would like a pair of the little clip on magnifyers that are also
available at most LNS and LQS. I can't use them (they make me queasy) so I
can't even give an estimate on price or a link. I am sure someone else will be
able to help with that.
All of the different types of magnifyers are available through mail order or
online from Nordic Needle at http://www.nordicneedle.com (NAYY) . they are a
great company and I think they will ship to the UK -- but it might be lewss
expensive to have your son send it to you.
Hope this info nelps. Talk to your wife about the mag glass that hangs
around the neck -- it really IS a pain in the neck -- literally and
figuratively -- LOLOL! CiaoMeow ^;;^
..
PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their
WHISKERS!!
Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs!

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Old November 6th 03, 09:23 AM
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I have one of these, also. It was my Dad's - he used to do embroidery.
What Taria said about 'chest' is probably the reason why my Dad could
use it and I never can. Mine is sitting on a shelf, like Ruth's!!
Apart from the fact of its moving, you have got to keep your head in
exactly the same position to keep the handwork in focus. It is
difficult and annoying. I also think that, because it is plastic,
rather than glass, it is not that good.
I also have a magnifier + light as Polly described. You couldn't work
with it for long periods, because of the same focus issue; but it is
great for those tricky little moments (like unpicking!!!). I have taken
mine off the stand and use the clamp (that comes with it) to have it on
my sewing table.
Anywhere that sells aids for partially sighted people will have a really
good range of magnifiers. They will also be good quality, with a larger
'lens' part.
I'm in the UK too and I got all my magnifiers here.

In article , Gwandwad
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My wife has come to patchwork & quilting late in life and her eyes are not
as young as they used to be. She has heard of a glass that hangs by a cord
from the neck, rests on the chest and allows work in the lap to be viewed.
Can anyone point us to a source of supply?

We are in the UK and our son is in MA so sources on either side of the
Atlantic would be OK.

many thanks

Dick Bond



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Old November 6th 03, 02:03 PM
QuilterD
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I have 2 of these and they're available at most craft stores/needlework shops.
Very inexpensive - less than $10 and I think I paid around $5 for one of them.
 




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