I have probably one of every magnifier there was ever made. the easiest is the clip-on, flip-up and down ones. the draw back is no extra lighting. i do agree that the pressure on the nose is definitely a consideration for us older lacers. i have yellow lenses that are also magnified which are great for outdoor work and demonstrating - or even reading. these also take care of your eyes when on the computer too much. but we are fortunate that there are so many different ones that everyone should be able to find the right one for themselves. so glad everyone has shared a preference so that the younger lacers as they are in need will have an education and know they should be able to find just the right one for themselves. i checked out several sources to see if there was one out there i had not tried yet. great topic.
Hugs, Lin and the Mali [image: http://www.amazing-animations.com/animations/goodmorning15.gif] On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 9:25 AM, Jeri Ames <[email protected]> wrote: > We wrote about this just a couple weeks ago. > > I use a needlework shop for orders. The H*** with making Am*z*n or craft > chains wealthier, even if the prices are less. We must keep our > privately-owned lace and embroidery suppliers in business. There are very > few left. They truly understand our needs and give personal service. > > The magnifier I prefer has gone missing. Have ordered what I want, and am > in waiting mode. This home/studio/library is crammed with too much related > to lace and embroidery. I have been unpacking boxes and sending things to > the town dump, shredding, taking things to consignment shop, and filing or > shelving the rest for two Winters now. A huge undertaking. > > The magnifiers that are on order are attached to what I call a hairband > with a hinge near the ears. They come with more than one strength of > magnifier. They flip down when needed, even over eyeglasses or sunglasses > (if you demonstrate outdoors). You can walk around if you are a teacher > and sit down at a student's pillow to demonstrate or retro-lace. You can > flip them up if you want to leave your lace to make a cup of tea, or > whatever. > > What is most desirable is that they add no pressure or weight to your > nose. As we get older and skin gets thinner and slower to heal, this is > important. When you adjust them up or down, your fingers are not picking > up makeup from your face that can be transferred to your bobbins or thread, > which might happen with magnifiers attached to eye glasses. This is a > CONSERVATION lesson! Also, the plastic frames make them lightweight when > added to your lace pillow's tote bag. > > Will share the product information when received, early in April. > > Jeri Ames in Maine USA > Lace and Embroidery Resource Center > - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
