Handmade Cotton Pink Scarf - Using Filet Crochet to Make Something To Wear - Nice For Summer!

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

Filet Crochet Flower Design - Handmade Pink Scarf by RSS Designs In Fiber

6 Filet Crochet Flowers - with 5 Filet Crochet Webs - a Web between each Flower - See this Photo showing 3 of the 6 Flowers with 2 of the 5 Webs:

The Scarf is Hand-Crocheted with Fashion Weight Cotton Light Pink Yarn -- 70 Inches Long and 10 Inches Wide - Being 100% Cotton Lace, it is definitely Summer Wear!

Here is a Closeup of one end of the Scarf - a Flower is at each end of the Scarf.

Of course - this could also be used as a Decor Item:

• A Dresser Scarf in a Women's Bedroom or Dressing Room
• A Table Runner on a Dining Table or Coffee Table

Find more Filet Crochet by RSS Designs In Fiber in this Section of her Etsy Shop

 -- Or this Section of her Bonanza Booth!

Handmade For Back To School

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - Get My Handmade In --
 - My Bonanza Booth
 - My Etsy Shop
 - My On Fire For Handmade Gift Guide Store
 - Or Contact Me Privately To Order My Handmade

Have You Thought About Getting Handmade Items For Going Back To School??

Hand-Crocheted Laptop Sleeve by RSS Designs In Fiber

If my Parents were around to see this, they might laugh - you see - when I went to College at the University of Illinois, I had with me a number of outfits that I had sewn myself on my own Pfaff Sewing Machine, which they had bought me when I was in High School (I still have it, LOL - and the 90% metal machine still runs when properly oiled)!!

So, when I mention "Handmade For Back To School", I speak from the Heart - and from my own life!

I not only had clothes I had sewn for myself - I also Crocheted Hats and Scarves - got into Beading on a Loom for a while ..... yes - I did Handmade all through College for myself and some others.

But not all people Sew or Crochet or Knit or do Woodworking or Make Jewelry or create things in Polymer Clay etc. etc. -- and that is what all these Handmade Sellers online - on various sites - have to offer you - Genuine Quality Handmade for the students in your life to have when they go Back To School.

So, I thought I would share some of my own Handmade which I think would be useful for students  going to School - all ages.  ~~~ Then I will share a few items from a few of my friends, who I know do Quality Handmade, that I also think might be useful for students.

Here - Some Items I Have Made Appropriate For "Back To School"

Woven Crochet Multi-Color Handmade Basket by RSS Designs In Fiber

Green and Ivory Hand-Crocheted Cloth by RSS Designs In Fiber

Hand-Crocheted Red and White Shoulder Bag or Tote by RSS Designs In Fiber

Key Chain Hand-Crocheted with Red Roses and Green Leaves
Irish Crochet by RSS Designs In Fiber

Hat, Scarf  Neckwarmer, and Headband Set in "Black Licorice" Boucle Yarn
By RSS Designs In Fiber

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Now - A Few Handmade Items By Friends ......

PushPins with Decorative Polymer Clay Daisies Made by Julie Cleveland of Blu Morning Expressions

Westies Glass Case or Cell Phone Packet Handmade by Donna of SewAmazin

Peace Sign Earrings Made by Connie of The Singing Beader

Cat Coasters for the Cat Lover - Handmade By Nancy of Wyvern Designs

Dog Rescue "Dog Paw in Heart" Copper Earrings for Dog Lovers
By Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs Jewelry

Made-To-Order Small Pink Hand-Knitted Blanket by Nancy of  Nancys Knots and Lace
(I thought a Baby-Size Blanket would be a nice throw for a Girl going away to school)


Well - these are just a few ideas I came up with for "Handmade For Back To School" - you can find more items in each Shop these items are in - and all over the Venues these items are in!

Add Something Special - And Maybe on the Unique Side - To Going Back To School!!

RSS Designs In Fiber Thread Crochet in Handmade Great Finds This Week

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

Aqua and Navy Blue Thread Crochet Coaster-Size Doily

On Fire For Handmade - a site that showcases and promotes genuine Handmade - has a Weekly Event for Handmade Great Finds - Each Week is a Theme - either a Color Theme or Seasonal Theme.

This Week the Handmade Great Finds is a "Limpet Shell" Color Theme -- Limpet Shell is a Shade of Aqua chosen by Pantone for this 2016 Season, as shown in the On Fire For Handmade photo here:

The Aqua in the Thread Crochet piece of mine in the photo above is that Shade of Aqua.  I crocheted it with rounds of different colors in the design - the darker contrasting Navy Blue helps to bring out the design.

It is really all about Handmade - and how people get creative making things!!

Take a look at this Week's On Fire For Handmade Great Finds!  There is a poll at the bottom for voting for a Favorite - including my Thread Crochet piece - if you like it, Vote for RSS Designs In Fiber!!

Winter Holiday and Year End Specials for 2015 in my Handmade Shops

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

Handmade for the Winter of 2015 - All By RSS Designs In Fiber

Each Year about this time, I put together what I call the "Winter Holiday and Year End Specials"for the Handmade I have for sale online, which usually lasts from mid-November to early January.

I have 2 Online Shops this year, so each venue is a little bit different.

In my Bonanza Booth --
Automatic Discount thru Jan. 5, 2016:  15% Off any Purchases totalling $20 or more --
plus you can use any other private coupons I have given you.

In my Etsy Shop --
Public COUPON CODE:  WINTERHOLIDAY2015 -- For 15% Off any Purchases totalling $10 or more -- Good through Jan. 5, 2016.


The Collage above is All of the Handmade I've made - which are in one way or another for the Winter Holiday season - it includes:

• Decor Accents of all sizes 
• Personal Accessories of different kinds and sizes - Hats, Scarves, Bags, Jewelry

More Handmade by me in each online shop and I have more projects that I am working - I will get as many of them as I can online -- and I'm taking Custom Orders!

And --- For Those Who Prefer to Purchase Privately, the Discounts will be applied when arranging the Private Sale - just Email !

My Filet Crochet "Proud Rooster" in On Fire For Handmade Great Finds Fall 2015

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

"Proud Rooster" - Designed and Crocheted by RSS Designs In Fiber

I designed this Rooster Mat or Wall Hanging - charting it out based on a picture - and then crocheting it in Filet Crochet with some textured stitches - and a rectangular edge, making it easy to frame for hanging - 15 1/2 Inches Wide by 16 3/4 Inches Long.
Roosters are a popular Folk theme - very often for Fall or Autumn or Country or Farm Decor - and it is also considered "French Country Style".

This week the On Fire For Handmade Great Finds is:
"Lil Bit Country"
~~ and my "Proud Rooster" got in it!
Definitely a "Lil Bit Country"!!!

A fun event on a different theme each week showcasing online Handmade from On Fire for Handmade, Great Finds has a Poll at the bottom where you can VOTE for your Favorite.

You can VOTE for "RSS Designs In Fiber" in the Poll!

My "Roses and Shamrocks" Doily in On Fire For Handmade Great Finds "Strawberry and Mint"

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

Roses and Shamrocks - Irish Crochet Colorwork Doily with Multi-Color Crocheted Roses

So!  It's another Great Finds from On Fire For Handmade!

This time it's called "Strawberry and Mint" - and it's about the colors Pink and Green!

In my Colorful Crochet - both in Threads and Yarn - I have quite a bit in both Pink and Green - and combinations of the 2, like the above "Roses and Shamrocks"!
Done in "Colorwork" with the color design of it designed by me - it is a Vivid and Bright Decor Accent - and for those who like Nature Themes and/or Irish Crochet Floral Themes!

It is in this Great Finds online event July 26th through August 2nd, 2015 - by On Fire For Handmade:

"Strawberry Mint" Great Handmade Finds
Do Vote For Your FAV - and support the Handmade you like!
And keep in mind Voting for "RSS Designs In Fiber" for this Roses and Shamrocks!
(PSST - You can Vote every 24 Hours through Aug. 2nd on this Great Finds)

Early Holiday Ideas - Gifts - Decor - To Wear - All Handmade or Vintage - with Some Specials

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

So-o-o - it's July!  It's Summer - some are on Vacation - some are planning way ahead for the rest of the year - Well, if you are that kind of person, you might be interested in what I and some "Handmade and Vintage Friends" are doing online!

We thought we'd give people some time to look over what Unique, Distinctive Items that we, as Indie Sellers - (some of us - like me - who are only selling things we've made with our own hands) have to offer for the upcoming 2015 Holidays - but NOW!

Harvest

Halloween

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Day

Hanukkah

Christmas

New Year's Eve

- or whatever you celebrate -

Here is a Pinterest Board where I am presenting all kinds of Handmade and Vintage from Indie Sellers:

Follow Ruth Sandra Sperling's board 2015 Early Holiday Ideas on Pinterest.

Some like to buy all year long for all kinds of occasions - "buy when you see it" - and hide it away until the big day or Holiday or Celebration!! - If you are like that, you can get 15% off EVERYTHING in both my Bonanza Booth - and Etsy Shop - through the end of July 2015 with Coupon Code:
EARLYHOLIDAYSPCL2015

Bonanza Booth Early Holiday Specials for Artistic Handmade Decor - 15% Off with Coupon
(Psst - this 15% Off is in addition to the Quantity Discount of 5% Off Orders totaling $60 or more)



- and in my Etsy Shop - For Handmade Personal Accessories - 15% Off with Coupon -

Newest Irish Crochet Handmade Decor Accent I Made

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber

 - Get My Handmade in my Bonanza Booth or my Etsy Shop -- or Privately 

"Giant" Irish Crochet Rose Table Topper

17 Inches Point-to-Point Across -

If you like "Classic Irish Crochet" Rose Decor Accents - here is one!

The "Giant" Irish Crochet Rose - the Center Focus Point of this piece - is 5 1/2 Inches in Diameter - with 6 Layers of Petals - on the Outer Layer of the Rose are 16 Petals.

The Lustrous DMC Pearl Cotton the Crocheted Rose - and the Crocheted Leaves around it  - really makes this piece Beautiful!

Below is a Closeup of the "Giant" Crocheted Rose - most Crocheted Roses are 1 to 2 Inches in Diameter, so this one being 5 to 2 1/2 times bigger really makes it "Giant" - and you can see the details here:

Closeup of "Giant" Irish Crocheted Rose in Garnet Reds

See more Handmade Irish Crochet Flower Decor Accents in my Bonanza Booth!

Sparkling Orange Flower 18 Inch Table Topper I Made in "On Fire For Handmade Great Finds" Now

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

Sparkling Orange 3D Crocheted Rose Flowers on Tan Lace Table Topper
Outrageous Orange On Fire For Handmade Great Finds June 8 - 14, 2015

Anne Hopfer does it Every Week - a "Great Finds" of Handmade Online - this Week, June 8th through the 14th 2015 - she chose the theme "Outrageous Orange"!

Well, I guess you might think these Orange (with some Yellow) Crocheted Roses - on the Table Topper I made - are a bit Outrageous - I added some Copper-y Kreinik Metallic Blending Filament to the edges of the Crocheted Roses - and the Tan Lace - to add some Sparkle!

If you like this, VOTE FOR "RSS Designs In Fiber"!!!

Orange Roses are a bit new on the scene!  According to proflowers.com :

"When everything’s coming up roses there’s no better way to celebrate than with a bright bouquet of orange roses. With their suggestions of fire, citrus, glowing sunsets, they have a passionate intensity that says thanks, congratulations or I love you with boundless enthusiasm. ...."Blending the friendly associations of the yellow rose with the true-love implications of the red enabled a much subtler, intriguing suggestion of love emerging from friendship."

So, if you would like something a bit intense - being Welcoming or Celebratory - on your Table - think of using my Handmade Table Topper with Sparkling Orange Crocheted Rose Flowers !! 

For June Romance - Handmade Roses and Hearts by RSS Designs In Fiber

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

Follow Ruth Sandra Sperling's board Hearts in Fiber Arts I Made on Pinterest.


I've been crocheting things with Romantic Roses and Hearts in them since I started - as I have mentioned before in blogging, Roses and Hearts are some of my favorite things!

June is known as a Month of Romance - June Weddings, June Anniversaries, June Roses - as the Rose is one of the Flowers associated with June!

My Pinterest Board about "Hearts in Fiber Arts I Make" shown above has only ones that I have made myself.

A long time ago, I found this pattern in a 1970's Craft magazine - except it was in White - and I, loving Colors - crocheted this one in Wild Rose Pink and Garnet Red:

Irish Crochet Heart with Multi-Layer Crocheted Roses

But I have done a number of different versions of this - in a variety of Colors - and some with Beads crocheted in.

Marsala Red Heart with Shaded Garnets Roses - Beaded

Big Red Irish Crochet Heart with 3D Roses

Pure White Irish Crochet Heart with Beaded Roses - with White Pearls - Sold

Baby Pink Irish Crochet Heart with Shaded Pinks 3D Lace Roses - Sold

Garnet Red Irish Crochet Lace Heart with Beaded Shaded Pinks Crocheted 3D Roses - Sold

Yellow Irish Crochet Lace Heart with Shaded Yellows Crocheted 3D Roses - Sold

Lavender Irish Crochet Lace Heart with Shaded Purple Crocheted 3D Roses - Sold

~~ Then there is a Variety of other Handmade Items by me with Roses and/or Hearts ~~

How About Enjoying Your June Romances with some Designs In Fibers??!!

Rose Vase Fiber Art

Classic Irish Crochet Round - Pink Roses in White Picot Lace

Burgundy Red Heart in White Irish Picot Lace - Coaster-size Doily - Set of 2

Keychain with Irish Crochet Red Roses and Leaves

Red Rose Motif - Garden Cottage Style

Red and White Cotton SunHat with 3D Rose

Crocheted Lace and Crochet Tapestry For Spring

Ruth Sandra Sperling

RSS Designs In Fiber - Get My Handmade in my Bonanza Booth - or my Etsy Shop -- or Privately

A-h-h-h - after whatever weather you had this 2015 Winter - how beautiful and welcome is the Nature on Spring Days!  ~~~~~~ So, when I Crochet or Knit, I'm still choosing themes for the Seasons, and Spring is one of my favorites!  ~~~~~ Here are some of my Artistic Handmade Spring-themed pieces - Flowers, Rabbit, Clover, .......................

Pink Tulip Lace Ring

Thread Crochet Tapestry - Tree and Bird

3-Leaf Clovers with Yellow Flowers Lace Doily

3-Leaf Clovers Crocheted Oval - Bruges Lace

Yellow Flowers In Green Lace with Gold Beads

Cottontail Rabbit Hiding Under A Bush - Handmade in Filet Crochet

California Poppy In The Sky - Crochet Tapestry
Note:  The Poppy is a signature plant of the Antelope Valley of Southern California where I currently live - and is the California State Flower.

Roses and Shamrocks - Cottage Style Irish Crochet Doily

3D Rose with Green Leaves - Crocheted Lace Motif

Lily! - Ornate Vintage Style Design in Filet Crochet

Pansies - A Delicate Fine Thread Crochet Doily

Garden Summer Violas Ring - in Variegated Pansy Flower Colors

 Please Note:  If you prefer making Private Arrangements to purchase any of my Handmade or Request a Custom Order - Contact RSS Designs In Fiber through the Email Address HERE.