Cuties, we live on a Ranch and many of the kids locally like western shirts, I'm thinking of making a vest for a 4 year old and I thought of stitching out a sherif badge on the left yoke and his name on the right side. But not sure what to put on the back center yoke, Any suggestions?

Maybe a horse shoe on each side of the yoke and the horse head in the middle. H&*

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by loosie 24 Sep 2011

nice idea, thanks!

I sometimes use initials instead of a name. My Kate has a lot of things with a K on it. My DIL only uses shirts with names on them if they are staying home.
What about a cute horse on the back.

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by loosie 24 Sep 2011

Thanks

Do you by chance have any of the free Wild West designs from Designs by Sick? There is a saloon & also a cowboy with a rope that would look cute on the back & they are all for the 4 x 4 hoop. If you don't have them they are on sale right now for 50 cent for the whole pack of 10 designs. It is happy hour right now & don't know how long it will last but here is the link. http://www.designsbysick.com/deta...

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by loosie 24 Sep 2011

Thanks

A bucking bronco is a great choice for the back, or a horsehead encirlced by a horseshoe.
As to the discussion about not putting the actual name of the child, how about something like "Deputy
SureShot" or "Deputy DeadEye"?
Angel

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by loosie 24 Sep 2011

Thanks

Will be waiting to see in projects when I get there.

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by blueeyedblonde 23 Sep 2011

Ok - forgot to say that Meganne makes good points - sometimes we don't think of these things when we are doing something like this. I know I probably wouldn't have.

by loosie 24 Sep 2011

Thanks

OK, you can all pounce on me in a minute for what I am about to say.

Putting a child's name in a, clearly visible, place on their clothing is an open invitation to child molesters.

It immediately gives the paedophile an opening to speak to the child in a familiar tone.

In this day and age NO-ONE should ignore the possible risks to children. It CAN happen to any child, anywhere, any time and we should all be diligent about such precautions.

WHY add to the risk?

I would consider adding a fictitious character's name, but even then it gives molesters an opening for conversation.

I believe that here in Australia, the Stranger Danger talks in schools, run by Police, may mention this very thing as high risk.
Just my two cents worth. Hugs and roses, Meganne

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by jasanne 23 Sep 2011

I'm not going to jump on you!, it is a valid point and well said. I just wish more people thought of this, rather than the 'cute factor'.
I have four pretty girls, and believe me it is a worry, even in our small town.

by arlet 23 Sep 2011

We also are more aware of the "stranger danger" factor in our 900 folk community. Perhaps instead of his name, putting "Future Sheriff" or "Sheriff in Training" on the other side?

by loosie 24 Sep 2011

Our community of 100 is very aware of strangers, the children go to a one room class room the topic would be justified in a much larger community. We live on a ranch in the bush, and the nearest metropolis in over an hour away. Thanks for the tip any who.

Cowboy boots? Cowboy hat?

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by loosie 24 Sep 2011

Thanks

whatever youd ecide on i ams sure the little 4 year old will think it just great please post
the finished project so we can all share.....soozie

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by loosie 22 Sep 2011

I will post asap...Thanks, waiting for the system to be completed so I can get into my account.

a horse of course:):)

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by pennifold 22 Sep 2011

I agree wtih you Carolyn - I think a Horse is a great idea, especially for a ranch.

If not what about a Steer, long horn!

Love Chris

by loosie 22 Sep 2011

I have done several horses, and would like to stitch out something else, I have done three shirts so far, I'll post them when I can get into my account. I horsed out...LOL. But they do look nice...

Use what you have if you can.

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by loosie 22 Sep 2011

Yes, I don't really wish to buy another design at the moment. Thanks.

How 'bout a long horn steer skull? Or something to the Western motif? Sounds cute.

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by loosie 22 Sep 2011

I was looking at the western file I have and found a hand gun so I may put that on it, the long horn skull sounds neat too, I'm not sure now which to do...

Thanks.