Wishing For Peace On Another Time I Will Never Forget

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber

Wishing For Peace Always!!!

Ever since I was a little girl, growing up in a Family that did not believe in violence as a solution for anything - there were always times in our lives when I was taught "Never Forget".

And throughout my life - more times to "Never Forget" got added.  They were always times of some kind of violence and destruction and incredible sadness.

And for me - Always times to Wish For Peace !!

Above is a Photo of a Crocheted Picture of a Dove carrying an Olive Branch - traditionally a "Bird of Peace" - that I made.

So, today - on 9/11/2019 - I have decided to again speak out for Peace !!

On Nov. 25, 2011, I wrote a blog post:

" THANKS - And A Voice For Peace", where I quoted a song written by Singer / Songwriter, Dan Fogelberg -- and here is just a few lines from the chorus of that song, "A Voice For Peace":

"Let mine (oh let my small voice) be a voice for peace

Oh let mime (oh let my small voice) be a voice for peace

Let mine (oh let my small voice) be a voice for peace

Let it start here with me

Oh let mine be a voice for peace"

So-o-o, let me say on this day, 9/11/2019, another day to "Never Forget" --

Never, Never Forget to Wish, Voice and Act for Peace!!!

My Handmade That Sparkles - With Beads or Metallic Fibers

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - Get My Handmade in my Etsy Shop -- or Privately

Since the mid-2000's I've been doing Artistic Fine Thread Crochet -- and somewhere along the way I discovered a way to add accents to this crochet by crocheting in different kinds of Beads and Metallic Fibers!!  

There are both Decor pieces - and Personal Accessories - some could be either!

Nice for Holidays -- or just for personal celebrations - the Sparkle from Beads or Metallic Threads add something special to these Handmade items!

Here they ones available in  my RSS Designs In Fiber Etsy Shop as of today.

The First Section is the Beaded Ones.

This is my most recent completed project - a White Irish Crochet Heart made with DMC Pearl Cotton and Small White Pearl Beads:

--- And matches this White 3D Rose Doily with Pearl Beads inside each 3D Rose:

A Bright Fiesta Red Irish Crochet Heart with White Pearl Beads:

A Deep Garnet Red Irish Crochet Heart with Red Beads:

A Purple 3D Irish Crochet Flower Pin or Brooch - or Applique - with Lavender Glass Seed Beads:

Necklace and Earrings Set with Aqua Blue Glass Beads and Pendant:

The Second Section has the Ones with Metallic Fibers - Silver, Gold or Bronze

Sparkling Table Runner crocheted with a Sparkling Metallic White Crochet Thread:

Sparkling 3D Flowers on Tan Lace Table Topper - with Gold Filament:

--- and in this Closeup you can see the Gold Blending Filament on the Thread including the 3D Flower of the above Table Topper:

Set of 2 Red Rose Doilies with Gold Metallic Accents:

--- and here is a closeup where the Gold Metallic shows clearly on the edging of the Red Rose Doily!

A Pictorial Filet Crochet Doily of a Couple Dancing - with Silver Accents on White:

So here are my Handmade pieces with Sparkle!  I did my best to show each piece well in each photo - for a couple of them with Metallic Fibers - I included Closeups that show the Metallic Accents! ~~~ Ruth Sandra Sperling of RSS Designs In Fiber