I love cross-stitch. It's relaxing and rewarding to create something beautiful with my own hands. But lately, I've been noticing it's getting harder to see those tiny little squares on the fabric. Anyone else experience this?
For a while, I could manage to cross-stitch without any visual aids. I could comfortably see the 16-count fabric at a reasonable distance. But as time went on, I started squinting more and more. I even wondered if I should use a magnifying glass along with my regular glasses. It was frustrating!
I realized this was probably just part of the normal aging process. My eye muscles weren't as flexible as they used to be, making it difficult to focus on close-up work like cross-stitch. I remembered my parents asking me to read menus in dim restaurants – now I understood!
I decided to try reading glasses. I wasn't sure what strength I needed, so I started with a cheap pair from the dollar store. I found a 1.25 strength worked pretty well. It was a simple and affordable solution to my blurry cross-stitch problem.
Then, I experimented with different strengths. I found that a slightly stronger pair than my regular reading glasses made a huge difference. It helped me see the individual stitches much more clearly. Turns out many people find stronger readers helpful for close-up work. I wasn't alone!
I discovered that having a couple of different strengths on hand is ideal. Depending on the fabric count and the lighting, I can switch between them to find the perfect clarity. It's all about finding what works best for your eyes and your project.
Recently, I've been exploring options that also address eye strain. I found these High-Grade Grey Eyeglasses from Mozaer. I love that they have anti-blue light lenses. They help reduce eye fatigue when I'm stitching for long periods, especially under artificial light. They also have a stylish cat-eye design, which is a bonus! I got the +150 strength and they are just perfect for my needs. I can now see the stitches clearly and my eyes don't feel so tired after a long stitching session. For better results, check out see more on Mozaer's website. They have some great deals.
I've found that anti-blue light glasses are particularly helpful when I'm cross-stitching in the evening or under artificial light. The blue light emitted from screens and some light bulbs can cause eye strain and disrupt sleep. Anti-blue light glasses filter out some of this blue light, reducing eye fatigue and promoting better sleep.
Mozaer offers a variety of anti-blue light reading glasses that are perfect for cross-stitch. They come in different strengths and styles, so you can find a pair that meets your specific needs and preferences. It's worth checking them out if you spend a lot of time stitching under artificial light.