Handmade For Valentine's Day By RSS Designs In Fiber

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

I've been crocheting for Valentine's Day since I started doing Thread and Yarn Crochet and Knitting to Sell - about 17-18 years ago - like the Fiesta Red Irish Crochet Heart with White Pearls - a Beaded Crochet Heart - that is in my Etsy Shop!

But this Year I was inspired to do more by Cathy Morgan of Crafting Memories when she sponsored a "Valentine Crochet Along or Knitting Along" on her Blog!  

~~~ I made 3 new projects!  All in my RSS Designs In Fiber Etsy Shop! ~~~

1. Hearts Cluny Crochet Lace Doily

2. Red and Pink Ladies Hat For Winter - Nice Valentine Hat!

3. Handmade Reusable Cotton Red and White Cup Cozies

Thank You to Cathy Morgan of Crafting Memories for the inspiration to get these Red and Pink / Red and White Handmade pieces done - nice for Valentine's Day - or when Red with either Pink or White is the right Handmade for you!

The 3 projects above are in the "Crafting Memories KAL / CAL" Link Up!  #cmkalcal2020

~~~ For more Valentine-themed Handmade, see my "Hearts and Romance" Section of my Etsy Shop!

New Irish Crochet Hearts - One Pink, One Purple

Ruth Sandra Sperling

RSS Designs In Fiber 

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

Romantic Irish Crochet Hearts - In Threads or Yarns - Some Beaded!!




I've been crocheting these Irish Crochet Lace  Hearts since shortly after I started crocheting with Threads!  This is a new one I did All Pink - including beading it with Pale Pink Beads!  It is small Trinket size - about 5 Inches High and Wide. The Loop at the top can be used to string a chain or Ribbon through to hang up or for a Choker or Necklace.  Decor - or Personal Accessory - or Jewelry!

This new one is in a Purple Theme!  Lavender Purple Heart with Plum Purple Roses in it!  The Beads used for this Heart are Crystal Iris Glass Beads with a very slight Purple tint!

I can do one of these Hearts in any color of thread I have - I have a Made-To-Order Listing for an Irish Crochet Heart on Etsy ---

--- and this is one I did in Yarn that is big enough for a Wall Hanging.

My Newest Handmade Crochet Decor - Romantic Lace - Irish Crochet - Home Accents

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

Making things is one of my favorite occupations in life at this point - and Crochet seems to be my choice of craft right now - I have all kinds of patterns and ideas noted.

So-o-o - I get new things made - the photo above is my newest Handmade Crochet Decor item - definitely Romantic Style - in Spring Colors of Lavender and an Ombre named Light Pansy.

I named it "Lavender Pansy Doily" - and depending on how it suits you, you can have it as a Diamond (above) - or a Square (below) - See Full Details at the link.

Then sometimes I decide to do a popular design in different Colors or Color Themes -- I have been making and selling these Irish Crochet Hearts with 3D Flowers for over 10 years -- I have done them in different color arrangements - and I decided to do a new one in a Blue theme - whatever you may think - when I looked up the significance of different colors of Hearts - a Blue Heart means "Pure Honest Love" - see the link for full details!

Then I was thinking - people who like to buy these Irish Crochet Hearts might like them in different colors - they are fairly quick to make, so I created a "Made-To-Order" Etsy listing - offering a choice of 5 different color themes, as shown below:

Hearts - and Romantic Picot Lace - for those who like them - are popular at any time!!

-- And I like to make things in COLORS!!!

And these sizes of Handmade Crochet Doilies can be used in a variety of ways:

• Home Decor
• Romantic Gift
• Romantic Decoration
• Crochet Applique
• Pendant for Necklace or Choker

---- or use your own imagination to come up with something!

I also have a Page here on my Blog presenting many of the Crocheted Heart pieces  have made over the years:

Hearts - in my Designs In Fibers!!

Newest Irish Crochet Lace Heart - In Marsala Reds!

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - Get My Handmade on Bonanza and Privately - and on Etsy

Irish Crochet Lace Heart in Marsala Reds - Handmade By RSS Designs In Fiber


This time I made this "Irish Crochet Lace" Heart with all lustrous DMC Pearl Cotton Threads - with the main color theme being what is being called this year "Marsala" (Pantone's 2015 Color of the Year).

I have had DMC Pearl Cottons in this deep Earthy Wine Red for years and years - I believe DMC named it "Dark Garnet Red" at one time, but when I saw what "Marsala" was, I knew it was that color, which I love!!

For the 3 Multi-layer Irish Crochet Roses inside the Heart, I used a Variegated or Shaded Thread in the same color family - with Marsala Red the darkest and Baby Pink as the lightest in that Shaded Thread.

I did my best, when I photographed it to capture the luster or sheen of the DMC Pearl Cotton Thread - all of their Pearl Cotton Threads have this special "glow" to them - I understand from their description that this comes from the way it is made and twisted in France.  I just love this DMC Pearl Cotton Thread - in all sizes and colors!!

This Deep Red, "Marsala" is an indication of deep Love or Friendship - it seems to me it would make a great gift for any occasion or holiday about Love or Friendship!

I have been crocheting all kinds of things with Hearts since I started crocheting in Thread - 2003 ---
See more Irish Crochet Hearts like this one in my Etsy Shop Here:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/RSSDesignsInFiber?section_id=15433511

----- and below is a You Tube video I did:
  "My Hearts by RSS Designs In Fiber"




-- and here is my current Pinterest Board, "Hearts in Fiber Arts I Made"

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

Big Red Heart for Valentine Decor - or Just For Those Who Like Hearts

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on ARTFIRE

Big Red Irish Crochet Heart - Big Enough to Hang on a Wall!



Does a BIG HEART mean more LOVE??????

Only the one with HEART will know!

The above, though, is a Larger piece of Decor I made - made Large for Bigger Spaces or Bigger Arrangements - of one of the most well-known Symbols of Love, Camaraderie and/or True Friendship!

So when Anne Hopfer of On Fire For Handmade put together a "Great Finds" for Valentine's Day, "Cupid's Arrow" - I thought this was a good Handmade Item of mine to Submit - and was thrilled when it was included!!!

Cupid's Arrow Great Handmade Finds

This HEART is done in Irish Crochet with the inside of the Heart filled with 3 Multi-layer Crocheted Roses - in a Soft 100% Non-Toxic Cotton Yarn in Burgundy and Cherry Pink Ombre.  See all the details at the listing !

HEARTS and FLOWERS Make For Romantic Table Decor - For Valentine's Day?

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - Get My Handmade Designs on Bonanza -- or Privately

This HEARTS and FLOWERS Table Runner has gotten around quite a bit these last few weeks!!

It took it out of this pattern I have of a Tablecloth --a section of it -- I thought that this idea of Flowers  on each side of Hearts made a nice theme - Romantic!

Of course, I did it in a somewhat brighter color palette of Wild Rose and Garnet Red (rather than the typical White and/or Pale Pink)!  I tend to like brighter Table Decor Accessories!!

I thought ..... well, maybe someone would like it for a Romantic Dinner, whether it was for  a specific occasion or not -- or someone might want it for a Valentine's Day Table -- or a Wedding!!

Possibly this Coaster and Napkin Ring Set would go with it:

Multi-Layer Roses on Napkin Rings and Coasters

Or this Irish Crochet Heart with Three Roses inside it - crocheted in the exact same threads as the "Hearts and Flowers Table Runner"!!

I am actually a hopeless Romantic -- and I love making Flowers and Hearts!!

Member-Curated Online Galleries - or Treasuries on DESIGN STYLE GUIDE

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on ARTFIRE and ETSY


DESIGN STYLE GUIDE is a promotional site for Handmade Decor -- and I am a Member of it!!



One of the Features that comes with being a Member of DESIGN STYLE GUIDE is that you can create an Online Photo Gallery - or "Treasury" as it is called - of 12 items listed on DESIGN STYLE GUIDE.  A "Treasury" lasts 7 days -- and each Member can have one "Treasury" on the website at a time.

There is a page listing all the Treasuries on DESIGN STYLE GUIDE with the "Featured Treasury" of the Day, which is chosen "somehow" based on the Voting.  You can bookmark this page in your own computer browser to be able to check and see what is exhibited in these Online Galleries at any time!!!

It can change at any time, as a Member can create one every 7 days and who knows what themes will be in one "Treasury" at any time!!!

Above is a linking photo of my most recently created "Treasury" on DESIGN STYLE GUIDE:  Romantic Hearts & Flowers by RSS Designs In Fiber .  Of course, it is done with the idea of with promoting Handmade Decor for the upcoming Valentine's Day.

Not everyone decorates their home based on Seasons or Holidays, but enough do that it is worthwhile making things for Holidays or Seasonally -- and promoting them!!  So, I do!!

Handmade Decor can be some of the most interesting and nice things to decorate a Home or Office -- or any space -- with.  Some of it is totally Unique -- some of it is totally "Eco" -- some of it is just very Artistic and pleasing to the eye!!

If you are looking to decorate Your Way -- you may find some Handmade Decor at DESIGN STYLE GUIDE that is Your Way!!

Members of DESIGN STYLE GUIDE list their Handmade Decor items to promote them -- for sale wherever they choose to sell them!!