Great Gifts For Creative Crafters

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Y ‘HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS:. e@ @0r @_@er_@at_ —_@et_ @. _@01_@ @ 08 (os a~_6eOr @ O87 a~ Of e@ 007 a Or ea (0 Great Gifts For Creative Crafters (NAPSA)—If you’ve got some- one creative who loves to sew and craft—or who wants to learn how—on your gift list, finding a near-perfect present can be easy. Just get a little crafty and give some key tools of the trade. These suggestions could help. On Pins And Needles You can find decorative pincushions in a range of shapes and sizes, from large, animal-shaped cushions to tiny ones that can be worn on a finger. A Cut Above Quality fabric scissors or shears can be a top tool for sewing and crafting enthusiasts and are an important part of a stitcher’s workbox. Thread The Needle New types of metallic-colored embroidery thread can help designs shine. Look for varieties made from 100 percent polyester for added durability and a shiny texture. A Place For Everything The Multi-Function Organizer Bag boasts 25 zippered accessory pockets specifically designed to store ribbon, bobbins, thread, scis- sors and more. It’s part of the Ladies Fashion & Beauty Bag Collection from Brother International Corporation, which includes four styles of bags that can help scrapbookers, knitters and just about anybody else needing to pair storage andstyle. Get Stylish If you’ve got a budding fashion designer to shop for, you might consider a sewing and embroidery machine from the exclusive “Project Runway” Limited Edition line, inspired by the popular fashion “Project Runway” Limited Edition sewing and embroidery machines can makegreat, affordable gifts. reality television show. Thecollec- tion includes a variety of machines for various skill levels and budgets—each of which offers time-saving features to make sewing, designing and embellishment easier. The CE-5000PRW,for instance, is the most affordable machine in the line and is great for beginners. The Innov-is 40 and 80 can be smart buys for those looking to add more personalization to proj- ects. And the LB6770 PRW could help people take their creative potential to the next level. It includes embroidery features and offers nearly unlimited design potential, added personalization and new ways to create embellishments. Gift ideas like these—and many more—can be found at your local dealer. For more information, visit the home sewing pages of www.brother.com or call (800) 4-A-BROTHER.