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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

A copy cat

Sometimes when I'm out shopping I see something that I like but know that I could make it myself and would prefer to try before I buy. Recently while in Joann Fabric I spotted something that I decided to attempt to copy.

Come on mom, lets get this machine set up and running



The machine, doing it's thing.


This is a picture of the one I saw in Joann. I had Amanda snap a picture with her cell phone so I would have something to refer to while I was making mine. The embroidered "Be Mine" was what made me want to give it a try.


And this is my version. It's not actually done yet because I didn't have any wire to make the hanger for it. Next trip to the store I need to put wire on the list.

Now if I were to do this again I wouldn't use the light colored thread for the Be Mine. I would go with a dark one like on the original. I would also pay more attention to the size I'm setting the font at before hitting the start button on my machine. I didn't intend for the Be to be so much smaller than the Mine. Other than that I was pretty happy with it. Amanda asked me where I got the you and me piece I put on the top. I got it right out of my craft room. I took a piece of fabric and stamped it myself. I thought it made a nice touch.
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32 comments:

  1. Golden Woofs! SUGARJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Woof! Woof! LOVE it! My mom never master the embroidery part of her sewing machine (its a bit complicated) Now shes thinking to get another one (a simple one like yours). LOVE it! Golden Thanks for sharing. Good to see Duke. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  2. a paper {life}January 16, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    I love it too.....I actually like yours better with the brighter red.

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  3. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Yours is much, much, much, much, much prettier than the one in the store!

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  4. DuniJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    These are adorable, Ann! I see you are having a lot of fun with your embroidery machine :)

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  5. CatherineJanuary 16, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Great job!! It looks excellent. Oh you crafty girl you.
    xo Catherine

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  6. Dr Sonia S VJanuary 16, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    wow Ann this is sheer talent..superb!!

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  7. ChristineJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Great first try! And I love the stamped patch too!
    I heart your heart!
    Christine

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  8. RemingtonJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    That is SO cool! You are very creative!

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  9. MadSnapper n BeauJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    i like yours best, like the fabric better than the original. i agree, darker thread next time. so glad you are into create mode once again.

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  10. HelenJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Yours turned out much better! I love the font that you had. When it came to embroidery, I am nut about the fonts.

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  11. BeadedTailJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I love how that turned out! Now make 20 of them and open an Etsy shop so you can sell them all! :) You are just so dang crafty!

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  12. SandeeJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I think it's cute and then some. You do the coolest projects. How fun. I love your new machine too.

    Have a terrific day. My best to my buddy Duke. :)

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  13. jp@A Green RidgeJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I agree with you in using a darker thread against that fabric...but now I see that even someone like me could do that!...:)JP

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    I do believe I like yours better...

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  15. Out on the prairieJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Your new machine is a nice toy.This is fun.

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  16. Hootin AnniJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    This is an amazing machine. I can now see why you bought it. I want one. Are they expensive?

    I like your version, but I think I have to agree to go with a darker thread next time.

    Great project Ann.

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  17. Rose ClearfieldJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    How cute! Of course I love the buttons. I like your fabric and color choices better than the original.

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  18. DonnaJanuary 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    I like Yours Much better!!!
    hughugs

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  19. SharkbytesJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    I like yours just fine. It's always hard to find a color thread to use on a plaid or pattern.

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  20. JilleJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    I too love your heart make. The colour is lovely! Jille xx

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  21. MargJanuary 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    That is terrific. We really like that. The machine does such a good job but then so do you Ann. But it must be great fun to have the machine. Have a good evening.

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  22. DonnaJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    I like yours better than the original! Great job!

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  23. ReeniJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Your is cuter! Love the be mine. You gave it your special touch.

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  24. JackieJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I like yours much better. It is brighter and much more cheerful. Great job!

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  25. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Wow Ann... I love them!!! You are doing so well with your new machine --and I love your embroidery.... Terrific!!!!! Congrats --you are doing GREAT.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  26. Marie January 17, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    WOW! It turned out great! I really like the "you & me" add on...so cute! You are BACK! Hope you're having a great week!

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  27. Denise * KKL PrimitivesJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Wow - beautiful job!! I don't have a clue how to machine embroider - it really looks great.

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    That's adorable, I wish I was crafty like that.

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  29. DeeJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Yours is a lot cuter and better made....but that does not surprise me one bit. :)

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  30. Chatty CroneJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Ann I like yours better!

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  31. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    It turned out perfect! So nice to see what you can do with your machine!

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  32. Debra DickinsonJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    Said it before, gotta say it again - You. Are. Amazing!

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