Review title is great travel light [SEP] small, compact, great travel light.  small size limits its usefulness to some extent.  While the same small size is what makes it convenient to carry.  I got this to help me see to thread my sewing machine needle because I can pick it up and put it in the exact position I need.  For doing cross stitch, crewel work, embroidery, knitting, crochet, etc., there are different devices that would probably be better