I am always seeking good lighting. Our house faces N.N.W. and gets no direct sunlight through the windows between Nov. and the first part of Feb. I am excited when the slivers of sunlight peek through the dining area window at last.
My sewing space is downstairs and as you know subterranean spaces are darker anyway. We bought this house from an electrician and so one would think that it would have an abundance of light with outlets everywhere.
The thing that is everywhere is light switches.
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| This picture is with regular light |
I bought a new lamp yesterday. It is a torchiere lamp like we purchased for the missionary apartments when we were in Wisconsin. It gives off great light.
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| This picture is with the new lamp. |
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| Notice the bank of 8 light switches on the wall |
I know. . . . . .
Isn't it glorious? At last, good illumination in my downstairs retreat!!!
I bought a bunch of "Potluck" fabric by American Jane when we were in Wisconsin a year or so ago. I've always wanted to do something with her crayon box colors and finally took the plunge.
I am making blocks for this quilt (based on an exchange) by Betsy Chutchian.
I am in no hurry, mainly because I have so many other things calling for my attention quilting-wise.
I'm just going to cut it out the blocks ahead of time and assemble one or two when I have some small pieces of time.
I don't know about you but sometimes I just want to sit at the sewing machine for a 1/2 hr. and it will be nice to have some mindless sewing waiting for me.
And one last thing - I made one of my favorite comfort foods a few days ago. It is the easiest thing in the world. I can't eat it without smiling. Silly me, it's lime cottage cheese jello with crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts. I don't know why I like it so much, I just do.
Robin
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3 comments:
I've never had a torchiere lamp in my home, so I didn't realize that a lamp that is directed up could make such a difference. Must be wonderful to have good lighting now.
We have pretty much had nonstop snow for 2 days, now. But our daffodils aren't blooming, and neither are our trees. Still looks like winter only 2 hours north of you.
Am so blessed to have good lighting, and yes you are correct good lighting makes such a difference.
Spring has definitely sprung in the south--so many things are blooming and it is just beautiful
Oh all of your projects look beautiful / love seeing your quilt in the frame. The new light sounds wonderful. I think I do more handquilting in the warmer months simply because I can sit out on the porch in the natural light. I do not have good lighting here and while home decor enthusiasts might shudder, the last time I changed the lightbulb in the fixture ( combo ceiling fan and light ) above the dining room table where I sew, I left the globe off. Ta da, can see so much better without it.
In the living room, while I have a pretty lamp on a table, it's an Ott Light that I used when I sit in the rocking chair to read. So when you say this new one of yours is even better I 'get it'! :)
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