My local thrift store has some great finds, but maybe I should bring my phone with me to comparison shop. I bought an Ott light there for 25 dollars, but it seems this particular model is discontinued and is currently selling for around 40 dollars.
Still, I've wanted one for some time, and it seems to do what I want it to do.
Here's a photo of a scarf using the light:
And without the Ott light:
Now, I won't have to hang my work outside to photograph it! Well, most pieces anyway. It's a pretty small light. I am excited to get true colors inside.
I haven't done much needlework. The sweater I made for the juried show is due at the gallery on February 25. I have little things to do to it, but one thing about the sweater bothers me. I've had a break from the project, but still don't want to look too closely at that section. Ultimately, I will be happy if this sweater ends up being mine, so I'll focus on that thought.
The scarf pictured is from years ago when I spun yarn a lot. Sarah Anderson dyed the merino/bamboo/nylon top. She's the author of The Spinner's Book of Yarn Design. While she was writing that book, I was fortunate enough to take a class with her.
I spun the wool and chose a pattern to preserve the color changes in blocks.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dianna
If I wash and block it properly, I do get an effect similar to the designer's vision.
