Dear members of Arachne and other friends who are receiving bcc's,
Last month I promised details about the hands-free magnifier I loved to use when teaching embroidery because it was worn on the head like a hairband (I do not rest it on forehead as they show in advertisements, but stretch it across the top of my head, like a hair band.  This way, makeup will not transfer to it).  Hinge enables one to tilt up the magnifier when not needed.  Then, if you wish to sit down and demonstrate a feature for a student or read tiny print, it is at hand to flip down.  This is available from Amazon, but that man is too rich, and a locally owned needlework shop was asked to get it for me.  Would rather keep her in business.  OptiSIGHT Magnifying Visor is manufactured by donegan optical company, inc - in the USA, and in business for 50 years.  Instructions for use are provided in 3 languages, the first being English.  I think the other 2 are Spanish and French.  It comes with changeable lenses:  No. 3 Magnifies 1.75X at 14 inch viewing distance No. 4 Magnifies 2X at 10 inch viewing distance No. 5 Magnifies 2.5X at 8 inch viewing distance  There is a choice of colors.  I got it in a royal blue, which will make it easy to find.  After you put the name in the search bar, step down to the blue magnifier, price $35, encased in plastic.  You will also find it at the Walmart site, for about $10 less.  That is a place I do not shop, because of the high number of products manufactured overseas affecting the balance of payments problem between the U.S. and some nations.  Wash in warm soapy water and dry with a soft lens cloth.  No chemicals or abrasive cleaners.  Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
