Long Arm Table Mirror

[LadyLake]

Does anyone know who carries the mirror to see the underside of your quilting using a long arm? And, if so, has anyone tried it and how did it work for you?

[BethDurand]

Couldn't you use one with a handle on it that you might find at the auto parts store? Kind of like what a dentist uses, only longer. I tried putting a long mirror on my table once, but found that it didn't do anything for me. I find the best way to check my stitches is to do some practice stitching off the side of the quilt and then turn that back so that I can see it in good light. I usually stitch on the right side of the quilt, through only backing and batting.

[meg]

i bought a cheap mirror that is for attaching to the back of a door (it was under $10) and have it under my table. i have it sitting on storage bins under there. with it i have a stand light, also under $10, both at home depot.

it works pretty well, sometimes i shine the light into the mirror and it reflects up & sometimes i shine it directly on the quilt back. when you shine it onto the quilt back - it helps to see where you've been when you are freemotioning by lighting up the tiny needle holes.

[RitaR]

If I don't use a CD, the round cosmetic mirrors with one side magnified, does a wonderful job.

Himself put a long handle on it.

[Suzie W.]

Wished I had had these ideas yesterday as I spent a lot of time frogging. Hopefully, today will be better and finished the darn thing. Then I off to buy the mirror!

[Dave-Jane]

I use the mirror quite frequently, if just to check the tension when first starting out. Sometimes with my aged eyes I also combine a magnifying glass when observing the stitching---Dave B.

[mountainquilter]

I use a big hand held bathroom mirror. I also purchased a LED flashlight ? the really bright ones and just use the two to look under the stitching. A regular flashlight isn't bright enough.

Diana

[Primitive1]

I tried one of those little mirrors like a dentist would use but could not see anything. I see best if I crawl under with a flashlight and magnifying glass like Dave! I justify it by the fact that it must be good for me to get up and move around now and then.....

[marycontrary]

I do the same as Diana. Just hold the big hand held mirror under the quilt and bounce the light from the flashlight onto the mirror. It will reflect up under the quilt and give a pretty good view of what's going on down there. Just have to remember to put my glasses on too!