Handmade Laptop Sleeves for Back To School - By RSS Designs In Fiber

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

One of the Handmade items I have been making for years is a Laptop Sleeve - Knitted or Crocheted with yarns!

These can be great for safely carrying a Laptop to School - so they make a great accessory for Back To School!!!  Below the top 2 photos are available to buy - the third is my own personal one. 

These Laptop Sleeves are Knitted or Crocheted in Double Strand Yarn -- and are great for protecting a Laptop Sleeve or Tablet -- and they are in delightful colors!

~~~ I can always do a Custom Order - Customer can specify the Size, Colors, Yarns! ~~~

This one below is the most recently made one - HandKnit with Caron Simply Soft Yarns in Green and Light Blue - a Tree Tapestry - and it is available in my RSS Designs In Fiber Etsy Shop!

This second one is Hand-Crocheted in an Earthy Ombre Yarn with a Green Yarn -- See all the details in my RSS Designs In Fiber Etsy Shop!

Here is a photo of my own Personal Laptop Sleeve that I have had for years -- it is the same style as the top one, but with no Tapestry picture knit in -- I have used it for years and it is still great!

A Customer can always contact me with questions -- and specifications -- if they want something like one of these Laptop Sleeves for their own use - or they can go to my RSS Designs Etsy Shop and request a Custom Order!

New Americana Cup Cozy Set - Handmade - Reusable - EcoFriendly

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

New EcoFriendly Cup Cozy in Americana Red, White and Blue By RSS Designs In Fiber!

Handmade with EcoFriendly Cotton Yarns - a Red, White and Blue Ombre held together with a Solid Navy Blue to make it double-worsted - These Cup Cozies are Hand-Crocheted in a Stretchy Cotton Stitch - these Cup Cozies will fit on most usual size of Hot Coffee / Tea Cups at places like Starbucks and Panera (I have used mine at both when I don't bring my own cup)!  Photo above taken with one on a Panera Cup!

Carry this Cup Cozy with you in your pocket, purse, knapsack, briefcase to just grab every time you buy a cup of Hot Coffee or Tea!  

They work much better than the disposable paper ones these places offer - and they are Reusable many, many times!

And these are in Patriotic Red, White and Blue!!!

See on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RSSDesignsInFiber/posts/10155475824006735

See on Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/567594359284208531/

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I blogged about my other Cup Cozies I've made - and they are all in my Etsy Shop!! -- And I can always make some Custom for a Customer in some of the other colors of the cotton yarns I have!!

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And I've been Crocheting and Knitting in Americana for years now - here are a couple of other Handmade Americana currently in my RSS Designs In Fiber Etsy Shop!!

Getting Ready for Upcoming Holidays - Thanksgiving - Chanukah - Christmas - New Years? See Artisan Handmade for Decor or Gifts or To Wear!

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

Over the Years I have become acquainted "online" with a number of people who do real Artisan Handmade - so, I am glad to present some of them on a Pinterest Board - with some of their Handmade suggested for the Fall / Winter Holidays in 2017.  There is:

• Jewelry
• Beads for Making Jewelry
• Scarves and Hats
• Decor
• Photography Fine Art
• Painting Fine Art
• Crochet and Knitting
• Party Supplies

-- All are created by the Indie Artisans selling them online!

You can go to the Pinterest Board in the widget above - and click through the Pins on it --

-- and here is a list of a few of these Artisan Friends Shops:

Adore By Nat

Blonde Peach Jewelry

Blue Morning Expressions

Butterfly In The Attic - Colleen Cornelius

Covergirl Beads

Crafting Memories

Kats All That

Linor Store Jewelry By Linda Blatchford

Marcia McKenzie Art

Pretty Gonzo

Resetar Glass Art

Sew Amazin

Shadow Dog Designs Jewelry

Solana Kai Designs

The Singing Beader

Umeboshi Jewelry Designs

--- And you can always find RSS Designs In Fiber Handmade Fiber Decor and Personal Accessories in these Shops:

Etsy

Bonanza 

On Fire For Handmade

I've made and bought Handmade most of my life - since I was a young girl.

Maybe you can find something just right for your Holiday celebrations from these Artisans!

Knitting Hats Again - and These Are Custom Made-to-Order

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

Handmade Ribbed Knit Hat by RSS Designs In Fiber - Shown in Blue and Gray Tweed - Custom Made-To-Order

I do a lot of Crocheting - but I decided it was time to Knit some Hats again.  Knitted Hats in a Ribbed Knit, like the one above - and the one below - are really nice because of the way they "hug" the head! 

They also have a bit more stretch than other knitting patterns,  so they fit different sizes of heads, so you can buy one as a gift and not worry too much if it will exactly fit.

But I decided to do Handmade Hats as Custom Made-To-Order, so the Customer can choose the Size from the Size list, which I have for both of these Knitted Hats. ~~ And, like in the Hat pictured above, I also can offer it in different colors to be paired with the Gray for the Tweed - I am offering that Hat in these color themes:

• Country Blue - and Heather Gray (shown in photo above)
• Autumn Red - and Heather Gray 
• Dark Country Blue - and Heather Gray 
• Dark Sage Green - and Heather Gray

It will only take a few days to make - and I will ship it on the next Post Office business day after completing it and sending a picture of it to the Customer.  I always send a picture of the completed Handmade item whenever I do a Custom Order - and ship it as soon as I can!

On the other hand - the Hat pictured below is made in a Yarn that is an Ombre Chunky Yarn of Red, Blue and Tan (what is called a Primitive Americana color theme) and I am offering it in a choice of Sizes - from 20 Inches Around Head to 25 Inches Around Head.

It, too, will take a few days to complete in the size chosen - and then ship.

Handmade Knitted Hat in Red, Blue and Tan - Primitive Americana - Choose Size - Made-To-Order

All my Handmade Hats, Headbands and Scarves are available on Etsy - and you can put in a Custom Request on Etsy, too if you want one in a certain pattern or in different colors or yarns!  Just ask me!!

Handmade Hats and Scarves For Cold, Winter-y Weather

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

Matching Hat and Scarf - Wine Red Clusters on Pine Green - Sold Individually
Hat or Cap - Red on Green
63 Inch Long Scarf - Red on Green

 The Above Photos are examples of the kinds of Cold, Winter Weather Hats and Scarves I make - though I have Crocheted and Knitted quite a variety of different styles since my teens!
Personally, I have made myself all kinds of Hats and Scarves for Cold Weather - in Cold Weather I must have a Warm Hat - and very often a matching or co-ordinating Warm Scarf.  I make them in different colors and yarns to go with different Jackets, Coats or Sweaters!

So, I have lots and lots of experience making them!!

And, so, in addition to the ones I have available for sale in my online shop that carries the Handmade Hats, Headbands and Scarves I make - I can make some for you as a Custom Order!!

Here are a few more pictures - with a linking list of more I have made that are Ready-To-Ship currently in my Etsy Shop:

Center: Hat and Neck Warmer Scarf Set - Black with Multi-colors 

Around Clockwise:  Headband - Black with Multi-colors

Cotton Scarf - Ripples of Spring Colors - 59 Inches Long

Chunky Scarf - Burgundy Marsala Reds - 78 Inches Long 

Cowl Infinity Scarf - Blue Multi Tweed - 25 Inches Around

(Wine Red on Pine Green Scarf and Hat - pictured at top)

Long Skinny Fancy Fur Scarf - Hickory Red Browns - 65 Inches Long

Long Skinny Afghan Crochet Scarf - Blue Multi Tweed - 86 Inches Long

Chunky Cotton Headband - Shaded Denim Blues - 23 Inches Around

Is there something you would like for a Crocheted or Knitted Hat and/or Scarf - in the colors of your choice - and length and width of your choice?

If you don't see what you want in the pictures or at the links above - contact me through this blog and ask me for a Custom-made Hat and/or Scarf !

Hand-Crafted in Fabrics and Fibers For the Holidays

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

Fabric and Fiber Crafted Items For The Holidays

  Curated By: RSSDesignsInFiber

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

People get creative in different ways!  Though I have done "Arts and Crafts" since I was a toddler, there are lots of arts and crafts I have never explored.

I have drawn and stumbled around creating designs in different ways since I was a toddler, but it wasn't until I was a teenager that I really constructed items -- and those were all in FABRICS and FIBERS!

I am not sure in which order I did them - but I did some basic weaving on small, almost toy looms, I crocheted - and I sewed.  I actually made real things!

Woven potholders - scarves - and when I was a teenager and given a sewing machine (a Pfaff, which is 90-something % metal parts and I still own to this day), I made real clothes that could be worn (from patterns - with my own "modifications", of course - LOL).

It never occurred to me, other than in drawing decorations, to make things that could not be used - don't ask me why.

Well - now some 50 years later, I am Crocheting, Knitting and Sewing.

Those "Arts and Crafts" are lifetime skills and activities that have stood me well!

So-o-o --- I put together this Collection of Hand-crafted Items in FABRICS and FIBERS to show off what the following ARTISANS are making --- and I think they would all make wonderful Gifts!

QUILT TOPS

DREAMCATCHERMAN

JAZZ IT UP WITH DESIGNS BY NANCY

RSS DESIGNS IN FIBER

CRAFTING MEMORIES

WYVERN DESIGNS

CHRISTIE COTTAGE

RESETAR GLASS ART

HOLLY KNITTER CREATIONS

SEW AMAZIN

THE CROCHET CUBBY

NEW CUSTOM ORDER REQUEST FORM - Page on My Blog!!

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


Over the years since I started Selling the Handmade I make, there have been various CUSTOM ORDER REQUESTS - from ones from Private Individuals ~ to ones through a local store ~ to ones through various Online Venues that I have sold on.

So ... I decided to Create a CUSTOM ORDER REQUEST FORM and put it on a PAGE here on my blog -- so anyone who would like, has a Form to Use for a Custom Order !!

I make quite a variety of items in Crochet and Knitting --- See some Custom Orders that I have made in the past!

This is one Custom Order for an Online Customer who wanted something in a Specific Size and very Specific Color to match something Specific in their home (I always respect Customer's Privacy and only post details and information with Customer's permission).

Here is another Custom Order - Requested from someone who I met locally -- who asked for a hat that I was wearing in Navy and Cotton!!

And this was a Custom Order from an Online Customer who saw one of my listings -- but wanted Six of them (Red Gingham Potholders)!!

Is There Some One Thing You Would Like Custom Made???

(I am also willing to send Custom Made Gifts to the Recipient when arranged in advance.)

Certified Handmade Artifact - Because I Do Handmade!!

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

 I do HANDMADE! 

 Real HANDMADE!   With Care, Attention to Detail, Some Love! 

 That is really all I Sell!! 

 And I got a CERTIFIED HANDMADE ARTIFACT for my ARTFIRE STUDIO !!

Back To School from "The Handmade Place"

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

LAPTOP SLEEVE CASE - PROTECTIVE, THICK, SOFT - HAND-KNITTED

BACK TO SCHOOL!!

I remember when I was growing up - there were 2 main shopping times then --  when I was preparing for the new school year -- and the Year-End Sales in Downtown Chicago (I blogged about this in another post last Year-End!).

When I was old enough to do some kind of work to make some extra money - Baby Sitting, then a part-time job - these were the times when I usually spent my hard-earned $$$!!

Kids didn't have their own Computers then -- in fact the only Computers I ever knew about when I was growing up were the ones being worked on by the Computer Science guys at the U of I, where I went to College.

But now Computers are an every-day thing for most people!!!

And it is quite common for Kids of All Ages to Have some kind of Notebook, Laptop or IPad.

Adults, too (LOL)!!

It was with all of these (and myself) that I put together and Hand-Knitted the LAPTOP SLEEVE or CASE pictured above!!

I have made several of them --
-- this one is a "BLUE TWEED"!

The "BLUE TWEED" is created by Knitting with 2 strands of yarn held together - one a Variegated and one a Solid yarn -- Well, you can see the result above in the photo.

I made  one for myself years ago -- it is shown in the pictures in the Artfire listing for this - I'm still using it -- and I love it, so I thought others might.

Did Sell One 2 years ago at this time!!!

Knitted very thick - it is very protective - with your LAPTOP or NOTEBOOK or IPAD in one of these SLEEVES or CASES - however you are carrying it around, it will not get scratched or banged up - in fact, you can also put all kinds of papers, notes, etc. in the bag with it.

Very practical -- kind of fun -- and Decorative!!

I think it is a Really Good Accessory for a Student - so I put it in "The Handmade Place Back To School Handmade Creations" , pictured below (though my LAPTOP SLEEVE was too  far down to get in this Screen Print)!

(By the Way - I have all kinds of Yarn and I can make this another Color Theme for you, if you want it!)

Artfire Rapid Cart - What It Does

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

RSS Designs In Fiber ARTFIRE STUDIO

The ARTFIRE RAPID CART is a Widget provided by Artfire.com for Offsite Shopping!

Artfire has REMOTE CHECKOUT TECHNOLOGY --

---->>> See the RAPID CART at the Bottom of every Page on this Blog for a Random Selection of 25 of the Items in my ARTFIRE STUDIO!

The Random Selection will change each time the Page is Viewed - including when it is Refreshed.

Artfire allows Purchases on their Site Without Joining!

Keep your Privacy -- and Shop Quickly!

If you are interested in a CUSTOM ORDER - please Contact me either through the ARTFIRE STUDIO - or the PRIVATE CONTACT on this blog!

I Welcome all Requests, Inquiries or Questions about my DESIGNS IN FIBER!

Thanks to "On Fire For Handmade" For Being This Week's Featured Artisan

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

This weeks Featured Artisan is Ruth - RSS Designs in Fiber.

Ruth has beautiful creations to decorate your home!

Stop by RSS Designs in Fiber and see for yourself!

You can find Ruth on:

ETSY SHOP

RSS DESIGNS IN FIBER BLOG

ARTFIRE STUDIO

Facebook Profile For Ruth Sandra Sperling

Facebook Page For RSS DESIGNS IN FIBER

Thanks to Anne Hopfer of Made For Me By Oaklie and On Fire For Handmade for creating this blog ring, Share The Love - Featured Artisan -- and my Feature this week starting April 26th !!

I am truly On Fire For Handmade!!  Ruth

Moving into FALL or AUTUMN Designs for 2010

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - Internet Shop of Handmade Items In Fibers


I'm doing something a little new this year in Fall or Autumn or Harvest designs.

I've been reading about Color Trends for 2010 (both in Fashion and Home Decorating), because I like to work in Color!!

Now you have your Classic ones - mostly from Nature - Copper Reds, Oranges, Goldish Yellows, Browns and Beiges -- just think of the trees turning in the Fall and that is what you would most likely think of these Classic Fall or Autumn coloring!!


I have been doing my Fall Designs In Fiber in these colors for years now - and some have been rather popular -- one year I had a rather large Custom Order for a bunch of my Maple Leaves in different colors!!

See this blog article from last year in the Fall, with a video!!
http://rssdesignsinfiber.blogspot.com/2009/11/fall-decorating-what-i-have-to-offer.html

But I have decided to step out a bit from the classic - this year, Turquoise is supposed to be "The Color of the Year"!! So colors in that family are showing up in different season's palettes.

See this article from "Handmade Spark" with the Fall 2010 Colors per pantone - the color "Lagoon" is the color in the Turquoise family in this palette.

And in this article from Design Style Guide, "Turquoise Inspiration 2", different shades of Turquoise is shown in Home Decor.

So, I am working on some new items with shades of Turquoise in it -- my newest has Yellows in a design with Turquoise, including some textured Irish Crochet Leaves in a Sunset Ombre thread - got the Fall Leaves in there.

Another with an Aquamarine, Gray-Beige and Beige Rose (almost like the 'Living Coral' shown in the Handmade Spark article)!

Another in Blue/Green/Beige -- and maybe some Reddish Coppery Maple Leaves!!

-- And like in my earlier post -- more Classic in Sunset Ombre and Fudge Brown!!

Fall /Autumn / Harvest Season is one of my favorites for Color!!

So, keep an eye out for what shows up here!!

VIDEO - GUIDE TO MY ECO-FRIENDLY HANDMADE BAGS AND BASKETS

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

I Crochet and Knit Handmade BAGS and BASKETS -- here is a Video of them!

All One-of-A-Kind!!

You can find some I made and sold in my Etsy Shop -- or Email me about a request for a Custom Order Privately Here .


Here is a List of the Handmade Bags and Baskets I have made ---


BAGS:
1. Red and White SHOULDER BAG or TOTE
2. Multi-Color Shell SHOULDER BAG
3. POINSETTIA FLOWER Small TOTE BAG
4. Crocheted White Lace BAG with Silver Accents
5. AMERICANA Pouch
6. Christmas Berry POUCH or BAG
7. Blue Striped Drawstring POUCH or BAG
8. LIGHT BLUE TWEED DOUBLE-THICK LAPTOP SOCK OR SLEEVE


BASKETS:
1. Blue and White Hand-Crocheted Lace BASKET or BOWL
3. Bands of Fall Colors MINI-BASKET
4. Woven Blues BASKET SET
5. Red Gingham POTHOLDER and BASKET SET
6. Red and Green Graphic BASKET SET
7. Fall Color Basket in Wavy Woven Crochet - Primitive Style

Here are a few Photos:

Tree Tapestry Laptop Sock

Crocheted Blue Striped Pouch

Americana Pouch in Red, White and Blue

Cotton Yarn Basket in Fall Colors: Orange, Sage Green, Tan, Ecru

Emerald Green and Burgundy Red Basket - Crocheted in Geometric Spike Stitch

YES!!  ALL HANDMADE BY RSS DESIGNS IN FIBER !!!

ECO LAPTOP SOCK -- A New Form of Handmade Reusable Bag I Made

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - Internet Shop of Handmade Items In Fibers
















I got a Laptop for myself a few months back and decided that I wanted something to protect it and cushion and "hide" it.


I had heard of Laptop Socks or Sleeves -- and I decided to make myself one in yarn.


It was my first and an experiment and totally my own design.


To make it thick, I knitted in Garter Stitch with double-strand yarn -- and I made it to fit my laptop exactly. I finished off the edges with a nice crocheted crab stitch!! Took a while to make because I did it in my spare time, as it was for myself, but I made sure I got it made for when I was going to be away for a couple days and was taking my laptop with me, as I wanted it to have something to protect it while traveling.


I got it done and it fit fine and did all I wanted it to (cushion and protect and hide)!














Then I realized I needed something to put the cords and all in -- so I made what I call a matching Gadget Bag.











Now, it was time to see about making one to sell.


I decided I wanted it to be ECO in design, materials and subject or theme. So I decided to make the outside or back of it a knitted tapestry of a tree - dark green on light green. Then in choosing the yarn, I wanted something soft and ECO, so I chose Caron Simply Soft ECO, which is partially made of recycled plastic bottles. I already had the design of the tree charted and just needed to modify it to fit this pattern.


So now weeks later -- I have it done (with its own Gadget Bag) and listed on Etsy: my ECO Tree Tapestry Laptop Sock!!






































Have to see how this does on Etsy -- there are others made by others, but I this is totally my own design and I think a bit unique!!


Would you like one? I have lots of different yarns I can do it in!!





Ruth

World Wide Knit (Crochet) In Public Day(s)

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - Internet Shop of Handmade Items In Fibers

Personally, I actually think it is funny that there is a "World Wide Knit (Crochet) In Public Day" -- or Days, as it turns out!!

I periodically do it all the time -- though not at events with others -- just on my own as I go around shopping or traveling or going to the doctor!!

But I think having a Day for celebrating it is a great idea for promoting the arts of Needlework!!

This year there are two weekends for it according to the website for it --

• Saturday, June 13th, 2009 and Sunday, June 14th, 2009 (2nd weekend of June)


• Saturday, June 20th, 2009 and Sunday, June 21st, 2009 (3rd weekend of June)

Today ( a Wednesday) is right in the middle of the 2 weekends -- and according to the official website, in future years, it will be on the 3rd weekend of June, so it does not conflict with other Needle Arts events going on around the world.

Well, in my little rural town in the east Antelope Valley of Southern California, I did not know anyone else doing it (to organize an event), so I just went out to my local restaurant and had lunch and crocheted on this bag I am making for myself - in public.

But the people at the restaurant might not realize that I was there purposely because it was "World Wide Knit(Crochet) In Public Day"!!

You see -- almost every time I go there (which is once in a while) -- I have with me one of my crochet projects, which I pull out and work on while I am waiting for my order!!

I sometimes have knitting with me instead of crochet, but people worry a little bit about knitting needles in public these days because they are so long and sharp, so I usually have some form of crochet with me whenever I go out!

There is a whole list of public places I crochet at:

• all kinds of restaurants


• parks


• bus stops


• train stations


• trains


• doctor's offices (all that waiting, you know!)


• hospital cafeterias


• plazas.

It is a great way to keep yourself occupied -- and from going "stir-crazy" with all the waiting!!

Taking the Metrolink train from the Antelope Valley to Los Angeles -- or vice versa -- I have gotten quite a bit of crochet done on that not-so-short trip!!

I think this coming weekend I'll celebrate it again - just for the fun of it - maybe head over the the local town park and crochet some at a table under the trees!!

Ruth

Etsy YART SALE - In Progress Now!!

Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - Internet Shop of Handmade Items In Fibers

A Sale sponsored by the Etsy Supply Street Team has become an Etsy-wide phenomenon!!

Here's the link to the article in The Storque: http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/ya-gotta-yart-4049/ .

-- And I've decided to be part of it!!!

I have put certain items (that I call "Functional" Designs In Fiber) in my shop ON SALE as part of the Etsy YART SALE for Thursday, June 11th through Sunday, June 14th.

As "ON SALE", I am offering FREE SHIPPING on the items in my special shop section: "June 2009 YART SALE", which you can find here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5404787&section_id=5703023 .

And, I am also participating in the Etsy Free Shipping Collaboration by tagging all my YART SALE items "yartfreeshipping". Search that tag on Etsy and get all the items tagged such -- and that have Free Shipping!

Check the Etsy Supply Street Team blog for current information on the YART SALE!!

Here are a few of the items I have put up for sale:

Good SALE shopping!!

Ruth