We wrote about this just a couple weeks ago. Â I use a needlework shop for orders. Â The H*** with making Am*z*n or craft chains wealthier, even if the prices are less. Â We must keep our privately-owned lace and embroidery suppliers in business. Â There are very few left. Â They truly understand our needs and give personal service. Â The magnifier I prefer has gone missing. Â Have ordered what I want, and am in waiting mode. Â This home/studio/library is crammed with too much related to lace and embroidery. Â 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. Â A huge undertaking. Â The magnifiers that are on order are attached to what I call a hairband with a hinge near the ears. Â They come with more than one strength of magnifier. Â They flip down when needed, even over eyeglasses or sunglasses (if you demonstrate outdoors). Â You can walk around if you are a teacher and sit down at a student's pillow to demonstrate or retro-lace. Â You can flip them up if you want to leave your lace to make a cup of tea, or whatever. Â Â What is most desirable is that they add no pressure or weight to your nose. Â As we get older and skin gets thinner and slower to heal, this is important. Â 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. Â This is a CONSERVATION lesson! Â Also, the plastic frames make them lightweight when added to your lace pillow's tote bag. Â Â Â Will share the product information when received, early in April. Â Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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