looking for... "bug eye" lenses

Having Googled unsuccessfully I'm hoping that someone on this list knows the
answer! In book "On the surface" Wendy Hill says.........

"To help imagine what a group of fabrics will look like when cut up and placed
together, look through one of the gadgets which imitates the vision of a fly. I
call them "bug-eye lenses. They come with different configurations on the lenses,
including triangles, hexagons, squares and more. Aim it at the bolts of fabric at
the store, and you'll see the different fabrics side by side, as if cut up and
mixed together".

I've found many websites selling goggles that do what's required but I'm not going
into any shop with those on! Anyway, the picture in the book shows something like
a jeweller's loupe but in plastic... 4 are illustrated... presumably each shows a
different pattern.

Anyone know what these gadgets are really called? Or where I can buy?

Thanks
Anne H.

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Anyone know what these gadgets are really called? Or where I can buy?


I haven't a clue, but if I were looking for
special optical lenses I'd begin with a
search on "Edmund Scientific" which sells
all sorts of science gadgets, including a wide
assorment of lenses. And I know there are
camera lenses that give weird effects, but
I suspect they are not inexpensive.

Anyone know what these gadgets are really called? Or where I can buy?


I haven't a clue, but if I were looking for
special optical lenses I'd begin with a
search on "Edmund Scientific" which sells
all sorts of science gadgets, including a wide
assorment of lenses. And I know there are
camera lenses that give weird effects, but
I suspect they are not inexpensive.

Rhoda ~ that's an interesting website, but they don't have these gadgets....
thanks for the idea.
I've had a look at camera accessories but, as you say, they're pricey!

Anne H.

I think I have a source for you. My Clotilde catalog list this product:

"EZ View Multiplier. Visualize an entire quilt form a single block. High
quality optical lens that multiplies your block over and over again. 1 1/2"
x 2". Item number 391031. $2.08 " www.clotilde.com


"ath" wrote in message
...
Having Googled unsuccessfully I'm hoping that someone on this list knows
the
answer! In book "On the surface" Wendy Hill says.........

"To help imagine what a group of fabrics will look like when cut up and
placed
together, look through one of the gadgets which imitates the vision of a
fly. I
call them "bug-eye lenses. They come with different configurations on the
lenses,
including triangles, hexagons, squares and more. Aim it at the bolts of
fabric at
the store, and you'll see the different fabrics side by side, as if cut up
and
mixed together".

I've found many websites selling goggles that do what's required but I'm
not going
into any shop with those on! Anyway, the picture in the book shows
something like
a jeweller's loupe but in plastic... 4 are illustrated... presumably each
shows a
different pattern.

Anyone know what these gadgets are really called? Or where I can buy?

Thanks
Anne H.

"Ward" wrote in message
groups.com...
I think I have a source for you. My Clotilde catalog list this product:

"EZ View Multiplier. Visualize an entire quilt form a single block. High
quality optical lens that multiplies your block over and over again. 1 1/2"
x 2". Item number 391031. $2.08 " www.clotilde.com


That's it!!!
Thank you so much. My problem was finding a name for this gadget and you've solved
it.

I live in the UK & am hoping that there's a supplier here somewhere. If it's not
available in UK, I'll order from Clotilde online.

Many thanks
Anne H.

You're welcome! Glad I could help.

"ath" wrote in message
...

"Ward" wrote in message
groups.com...
I think I have a source for you. My Clotilde catalog list this product:

"EZ View Multiplier. Visualize an entire quilt form a single block.
High
quality optical lens that multiplies your block over and over again. 1
1/2"
x 2". Item number 391031. $2.08 " www.clotilde.com


That's it!!!
Thank you so much. My problem was finding a name for this gadget and
you've solved
it.

I live in the UK & am hoping that there's a supplier here somewhere. If
it's not
available in UK, I'll order from Clotilde online.

Many thanks
Anne H.