SherryRogers Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I found a great light yesterday at Ikea and just installed it on my Millenium. Thought those of you that had been asking for the neato George light would be happy to see an alternative. It will install right into your laser light fixture (with just a bit of tweaking) and then will slide right on the post at the top of the machine. The plug from that light will plug right into the same outlet that your laser light plugs into. Since I have 2 lights, I use another little great find that I got at Ikea to plug it into which I taped down to the top of my machine right next to my Easy button! Hope this helps those that are as light challenged as me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 And it all cost under 20 bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Sherry that looks like it does the trick. yeah. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Drats!! We don't have an Ikea store here in cow country - and that light is not available on line!! My luck. Guess I need to hop on a plane and go shopping at my nearest Ikea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GERRY Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Nice job on the photo's Sherry, it makes it so much easier when you can see what a person it talking about. I'll have to have my sister pick up one for me, the next time she comes over to the Island. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherylUribe Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Sherry, you are so clever! I bet you've started something here. You are quite the innovator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Ikea has a website and you can order it if Sherry provide the number. And I'm sure she will. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Here is a direct link to Ikea's webpage and the light that I used. If you do not have an Ikea near you, perhaps someone that does, will pick it up for you. Just remember to TURN ALL EXTERNAL LIGHTING OFF when you are not using it!!! Thank you! http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15579&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=52116&langId=-1&categoryId=16084&chosenPartNumber=40067324 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Sherry, this is a halogen light. Aren't you afraid that if you stop to think about where you are going or get distracted you'll burn a whole in your quilt? I have heard that this has happened to others who had halogen lights real close the their quilt top. The IKEA site said to keep the light at least 8" away from things because fabrics, etc. can catch fire as the light gets very hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hi Sue The light is at least 8" away from the fabric. I have used halogen lighting this way for about 5 years on other machines that I have had. I am very careful and have requested above that others are too. I never walk away from a lit bulb, EVER! Hopefully anyone that uses this idea will be as careful and sensible about it as I have. Actually, this light from Ikea is has a shorter flexible neck then the one that APQS supplied me with. Hope this helps ease your mind. Thank you for your concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Yes, Sherry, you came up with a real winner with that light. I'm going to check it out. I always need more light. I noticed that your Millie is all 'dolled' up. (Bracelets on the handlebars.) Millie must have a hot date later, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Oh yes, she is stylin! She even has tattoo's and a peircing here and there! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Thanks for the idea and the info. I will have to check that out. We have a huge IKEA store up in Mpls by the Mall of America. I had to go back and look for the bracelets after I read Lindas post! How cute! Why not make her your own - right? Since mine is "Mel" - after Mel Gibson (and there is more to that story!) I think I better stick to the Tattoos and such! LOL! Sherry you seem like such a fun person! Hope to meet you someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Judi, You have no idea what a kick in the pants Sherry is, & I mean that in the most sincere & crazy kind of way! Maybe you could just go visit her machine in person, & throw in a class as a good excuse to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Oh Linda - That would be a great ideal vacation - working one of course! I could visit with Sherry for a couple of days / classses and then hop over to see you too! As long as I would be with in a state or two, why not? I almost jumped for joy when I say under her name "Des Moines" - I was thinking great! That's only a 4 hour drive from here! Sign me up! As far as going to Washington, I think I would rather fly...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Sherry, does this light have a "name"? I'm going to call IKEA and have my son pick up a light for me. Thanks-Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 I just called IKEA (what a terrible phone system and she admitted that "Anna" the automated online "person" was a waste of time). Anyway, the lady I spoke with said there is a product hold on that particular lamp because of a manufacturing defect. She said to call back in two weeks because they would retool them and then put them back on the market. She also said it is $11.99. Maybe you should see if the one you bought is defective. Don't need your house to go up in smoke. Been there, done that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Really? Hmm, sounds like I need to attempt a call into *Anna*! They had pallets full of this model when I got mine. Thanks for the heads up Marie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Beidler Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Does anyone know what the status is for the "George" light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Hi Sue! For now it is only available with the George. I had to buy George to get the light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieqwv Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I looked at the light on line ...... unfortunately it says Sorry, this product is not for sale on our website, check if it is available in your local store. Bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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