Homemade Christmas gift are usually more apreciated than the ones you
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Holiday Gifts You Can Make in Your Home
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As the holidays approach, most of us are beginning to think about the
list of gifts we will need to buy. We may visit the mall or look through
catalogs in search of the perfect thing; but for those we are close to,
the gifts that may mean the most are the ones that we create ourselves.
One way to express this affection for your loved ones is to give them
each a personalized gift that you have sewn or embroidered yourself. There
is a whole range of products available to help you produce a distinctive
project, from customized sewing systems to specialty threads to instructional
books and CDs.
"When you create a gift, you are giving of yourself," says
Gayle Hillert, vice president of education at Bernina of America. The
Bernina company, located in Steckborn, Switzerland, produce creative and
innovative sewing systems, overlockers, embroidery machines and accessories.
If you are looking for inspiration and the tools to make it happen,
Bernina's Web site, www.berninausa.com, offers project ideas for every
skill level and every category of sewing, including quilting, home decorating,
garment sewing, crafting and embroidery.
Great ideas for homemade holiday gifts, small and large, are featured
in each category on the site. In the embroidery section you can learn
how to make holiday button covers, baby burp cloths or a beach towel carry-all.
Included are the instructions, supplies, and the approximate length of
time needed to complete the project. Recent featured projects in the sewing
and quilting category have included easy Halloween costumes, a ruffled
rug, and an embroidered mantel cloth with a holiday design.
"Most people are more creative than they think and just need some
inspiration," says Hillert. "And in many cases it doesn't take
more time to make a gift than it does to shop for one."
Whether you are interested in creating quilts, garments or embroidered
craft projects, Bernina's newest sewing and embroidery system, the arista
200E, offers a number of innovative options. It is the first and only
one of its kind that is Microsoft Windows CE-powered, and with its large
color touch screen, it is easy to use. The artista 200 creative system
offers the industry's most powerful software, a CD-ROM drive, an optional
modem that takes the user directly to a special site to gain more information
on sewing, the ability to download embroidery designs, and an embroidery
module for making personalized gifts.
If you are looking for a gift for the creative person in your family,
Bernina dealers carry a wide selection of books, as well as offer classes
and ideas on a variety of topics. Bernina's educational department provides
instructional and inspirational support for all Bernina machines. With
more than 70 optional feet and accessories, a library of licensed and
nonlicensed embroidery designs for all holidays and special events, every
person can create that special gift of love for a friend or family member.
And every person can find a special creatve gift for that loved one who
sews.
So this holiday season, share a little bit of yourself with each gift
by creating a holiday keepsake with a Bernina sewing machine, embroidery
system or serger.
For more information about the artista 200E or other products and accessories,
or to locate an authorized Bernina dealer visit www.berninausa.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content
EDITOR'S NOTE: Bernina, founded in Steckborn, Switzerland in 1893, produces
sewing machines that are sold in more than 20 countries. Bernina of America
(www.berninausa.com) was established in 1969, with headquarters in Chicago.
Approximately 500 authorized Bernina dealers operate nearly 600 stores
throughout the United States.
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