Knotty Problems

I've been doing some stitching lately.  Here is what I've done this past week (not including the map of Ireland, which I've been working on for ages, just did some French knot coastline on that one):

This last picture poses some problems.  I need to see better to complete the cross-stitch project.  I mean I can see, but... it's a real eye strain to do so.

 

 See, I only got one more square done this week.

Here's my solution, a lighted magnifier thingy from Amazon.  I'm ordering it tomorrow.  It's around $17 and is called,

Mighty Bright Vusion Craft Light

 

Let's hope it works!

(plus, it's purple)