Sewing and Embroidery
Fine needle-and-thread activity usually ties up both your hands, so many needlepoint enthusiasts will prefer a visor or clip style magnifier such as the Zeiss Model L or LC for long periods of close-up viewing.
However, if you use a tabletop embroidery frame or if you find that a handheld glass is more convenient than a visor, the Zeiss D8-AR gives you the right amount of magnification and a generous field-of-view. It is also handy for threading older sewing machines and sorting through needles and buttons.