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High Performance Lights for Needlework

Whether you are looking for a light for embroidery, cross-stitch, or any craft-related hobby, the best lights will simulate natural daylight as closely as possible. The Serious High Definition Light has a CRI of 99% meaning colours are shown nearly as accurately as they would be in true daylight. This makes it an ideal embroidery light and cross stitch light, ensuring that your projects are vibrant and true to life.

Having the best light for cross stitching and embroidery not only improves accuracy but also reduces eye strain, allowing you to work comfortably for longer periods. With the right lighting, your crafting experience can be transformed, making every stitch clear and every detail perfect.


Why Choose a Serious Light for Needlework?

  • Regain the joy of reading in comfort Regain the joy of reading in comfort Regain the joy of reading in comfort

    Rediscover the joy of needlework

    A Serious Light will provide:

    Enhanced visibility: Maximise your ability to see detail and colours, employing specialist Daylight Wavelength Technology™.

    Eye protection: Minimise the risk of damage to your eyes, eradicating the harmful blue-light spike commonly found in standard LEDs.

    Posture Support: Optimise your posture and well-being by stopping you subconsciously straining when you are struggling to see clearly.

  • Accurate Colour Rendition Accurate Colour Rendition Accurate Colour Rendition

    Accurate Colour Rendition

    The low-voltage high efficiency bespoke light engines shed a spectrum that comes much closer to daylight than normal lights making the High Definition the best light for cross stitching, embroidery, crochet, sewing, knitting and much more.

    We particularly recommend the High Definition Light for any needlework as it projects a balanced natural bright light beam, replicating daylight as closely as possible with a 99% CRI.

    It is no accident that Serious Lights are relied upon by surgeons, forensic scientists, artists and opticians, among over 500,000 serious individuals in over 60 countries.

  • Nothing to lose Nothing to lose Nothing to lose

    Nothing to lose...

    As everyone’s eyesight is unique, we pride ourselves on offering a 30 day risk-free trial, allowing you to test your Serious cross stitch and embroidery light in your own home. If for any reason you find the light unsuitable, we will collect the light at our cost (UK mainland only) and fully refund you.

    However, 99% of people who decide to try a Serious Light end up keeping it. Thousands of Serious Light owners use their lights to help with needlework, embroidery, cross-stitch, and many more crafty hobbies.

    With a Serious Readers’ embroidery and cross stitch light, you can immerse yourself in your needlework with confidence and clarity.


The Serious Difference

  • 30 Day Trial

    30 Day Risk-Free Trial

    Free UK Mainland Collection

  • Great Britain

    Hand-Built in Great Britain

    Made in Aylesbury

  • Daylight Wavelength Technology

    Bring Daylight Indoors

    Daylight Wavelength Technology™

  • 5 Year

    5 Year Warranty

    Peace of Mind

Customer Reviews

  • 5 stars

    Wonderful for helping with my sewing especially on dark fabrics - should have bought one of these lights earlier.
    Mrs Warner, Surrey

  • 5 stars

    My passion is patchwork and quilting, so involves a lot of close work. My light is perfect for this.
    Mrs Wilson, Dyfed

  • 5 stars

    It gives me exactly the clear light I need as I do a lot of knitting and embroidery.
    Mrs Hyde, Norfolk


The Best Lights for Cross Stitching and Embroidery

High Definition Floor Light

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High Definition Floor Light

Perfect for you if...

  • You're an avid reader
  • You enjoy a hobby with fine detail
  • You have an eye condition
  • You want the best possible light


Suitable For

  • Reading books
  • Reading larger publications (magazines, newspapers)
  • Hobbies involving colour (artwork, needlework)
  • Hobbies requiring wide beam (music, jigsaws)
  • Eye conditions(AMD, Cataracts, Glaucoma)
From £449.99
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High Definition Table Light

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High Definition Table Light

Key Features

  • Cutting edge LED technology
  • Closest to natural daylight
  • Adjustable beam width
  • Intuitive dimming function
  • Even small print is crisp and clear


Suitable for

  • Reading books
  • Reading larger publications (magazines, newspapers)
  • Hobbies involving colour (artwork, needlework)
  • Hobbies requiring wide beam (music, jigsaws)
  • Eye conditions(AMD, Cataracts, Glaucoma)
From £399.99
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Alex Floor Light

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Alex Floor Light

Key Features

  • Energy efficient LED
  • Close to natural daylight
  • Wide beam pattern
  • Fully dimmable
  • Bright, white light beam


Suitable for

  • Reading books
  • Reading larger publications (magazines, newspapers)
  • Hobbies requiring wide beam (music, jigsaws)
From £349.99
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The Right Light For Needlework

Our eyes have evolved over millions of years under the sun. Artificial electric light has only been around for 150 years and is not at all what our eyes expect and need. Particularly if you are using your light for sewing, cross-stitch or embroidery you need daylight quality. A Serious Light for needlework will:
  • Maximise

    Maximise

    Your ability to see detail and colours clearly using an embroidery and cross stitching light

  • Minimise

    Minimise

    Eyestrain and the risk of damage to your eyes with a cross stitching and embroidery light

  • Optimise

    Optimise

    Your posture and physical well-being when mastering your needlework skills