At first I thought I would only use it for the smallest of stitches on congress cloth, but now I want to use it all the time. My current project is on 18 count dark blue canvas, stitching with dark blue threads, and the new magnifying glass is proving invaluable. The photo below shows how well it magnifies. You can even see the inset lens enlarging a portion of the snowflake . I'm hooked!
PS I've been warned to keep a cover over the glass when not stitching to avoid burns. Now I'm remembering grade school experiments using magnifying glasses and how quickly something can be set on fire.
You are so right! I just recently started using my magnifier more often....it is definitely an awesome tool for finding those missed stitches...and so much fun when you have a jazzy colorful cover for it. Gotta love our needlepoint tools!
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You'll find lots of sources for this magnifier. I purchased mine from Nimble Needle who was a vendor at a needlepoint retreat I attended in NJ last month.
Hope this helps.
Great picture! I should use mine more often.
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