Electronic Gift Certificates
Last Minute Presents for Sewers and Needlecrafters
Electronic gift certificates are an ideal last minute present for people interested in sewing and needlecrafts. Books, magazines and supplies can all be bought online.
If you have left it too late to buy a gift for a sewer or needlecrafter then help is it hand!
Whether the last minute present is for someone interested in sewing, embroidery, cross stitch or any other needlecraft, taking advantage of online shopping facilities, there are some great gifts that can be bought and delivered electronically almost instantly. The recipient need never know of the last minute panic!
Electronic Gift Certificates
Many of the large online websites offer digital gift certificates. These gift certificates are purchased from the online retailer who will send an email to the recipient with unique code. Full details about how to use the code will be sent with the email and these are generally easy and straightforward to redeem.
Electronic certificates make useful gifts and many stores allow for messages to be sent with the certificate. This is an extremely handy way to personalize the gift – for instance giving a special message and suggesting some books or supplies to buy.
Types of Electronic Gift Certificates Available
Gift certificates are useful for sewers and needlecrafters interested in all aspects of the craft. Cross stitch, quilting, sewing, embroidery and a whole range of other needlecrafts are well served with books, magazines and supplies. Some types of certificates available are:
Books
Books make great gifts for people interested in all aspects of sewing and needlework, including weaving, machine embroidery and a whole lot more! There are a huge range to choose from and allowing the recipient to pick their own is often useful as it avoids any unexpected duplications! Most large online book stores offer electronic gift certificates and these include:
- Amazon.com - books and a wide range of other products
- BarnesandNoble.com – wide range of books
Craft Supplies
Online craft stores offer gift certificates in a variety of denominations and these can be redeemed for a whole variety of items. Stores offering this service include:
- Jo-Ann.com – gift certificates can also be redeemed in local stores as well as online
- Sewzannesfabrics.com - offers electronic certificates in a variety of denominations starting at $5.00
- SubversiveCrossStitch.com - gift certificates make an unusual gift for someone looking for something a little different
This could be personalized by looking online for some interesting free sewing patterns and sending these to the recipient along with the certificate to buy the supplies to complete the projects.
Magazine Subscriptions
There are some excellent sewing magazines published and a lovely gift that can be arranged at the very last minute is a magazine subscription. These can be arranged online and there are often some extremely good deals offered.
There are many websites offering this service including:
- Magazines.com – wide range of magazine
- Magsonthenet.com - different magazines and options
Both the above websites offer an electronic certificate allowing the recipient to pick her own magazine choice as well as normal subscription services giving a flexible option.
Electronic gift certificates can be ordered right up until the special day, therefore these make a great fall back when it is too late to organize anything else.
