Butterfly Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi all, I've been sick for a couple of weeks, but now I'm back to quilting and I needed my hubby to tighten my light that's in front of the needle because it was loose. Well, he broke the bulb and I started thinking that maybe now would be a good time to change it up a bit. I have a 2007 Freedom SR and I don't like how my view is obstructed by the light bar in front of the needle. Has anyone moved the bar so its behind the needle? Or made a different change that gave you more visibility? Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi Jessica, on my 2007 Millie, I moved the light to a position behind the needle. I found that helped alot with my visibility, although it could be annoying on occasion when the light got in my eyes. Mostly, thought, it was a good change. My husband just extended the wires and connected the light to the two screws at the rear of the Millie with what I thought he called "plumber's tape." It was a strip of metal with holes in it for screws that is very bendable. I know Sherry has a post with pictures...I'll try to find it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 This is a link to "Sheri's" webshot page showing her light as attached to the back of her machine. click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Jessica. Here is an old post about moving the light. It is pretty easy to do, just need to lengthen the wire. http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=9274&page=1#pid81831 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 have you seen those bendable stick on lights in your LQS? i am wondering if anyone has used those and what they think of them. my friend has a midarm on a grace frame and she attached one to it and she says she likes it. she is not as picky as i am tho. any thoughts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Trade you machine in for a new one with the LED lights, they are amazing and worth the trade. Actually, the lights are very easy to move just follow the directions already provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Meg, I think Sheri has one of those lights on her LA as well... I have them on my DSMs, but I don't need one on Lilly. She's the 2009 with the LED lights and they are soooo awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybugquilting Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 we all need more lighting for sure thanks to all for everyones help and in put Jessica and I both will be helped with it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I haven't seen the bendable, stick-on light. Is it super bright? And, do you think it would stick well to my machine and not fall off from all the movement? Sure wish I had the LED lights. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t257daf Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have a bendable LED light on my Brother machine I use for piecing. Its very helpful but tends to move/sag after a while because of the vibrations. I have a feeling it would not work well on my APQS Freedom. Does APQS sell the longer light cords. Moving the light is a great idea! Don Fagnan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'm gonna move mine. Thanks Dory and Patty for the pictures. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckeindl Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 The only thing about the bendable light is it has one of those larger plugs, I put mine on the back of the machine because I don't have a laser and it helps me see the stylus. It isn't a huge circle of light but it is bright. I've hopefully attached some photos. Does it really make a difference moving the front light behind the needle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Originally posted by ckeindl Does it really make a difference moving the front light behind the needle? I am very tall, and I thought it made a big difference in visibility. When I moved my light to the back on my old machine, I angled it forward so the light would shine towards the front. The metal plate in the front blocked the light coming forward, but angling it took care of that. I didn't want to turn the light around and put the plate at the back, cause then I would be looking right at the bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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