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Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on ARTFIRE
Sometimes something just shows how you feel .... Love this Video!! Love to see these Horses running WILD and FREE!!!!!
This Video is posted by Karen McLain - a Painter of Wild Horses in the Wild.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
New Color Theme for the Bruges Lace Oval
Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on Bonanza and Etsy and On Fire For Handmade Gift Guide - or Email Me for a Private Order
This is another color variation on the pattern of a Small Oval - done in Bruges Lace - with 3 Flowers down the Center.
-- Flowers and Edging in "Light Pansy" - a Violet Purple, Yellow and White Ombre
-- Bruges Oval in Light Green
I really like this pattern -- I have done it in multiple sizes - from "Trinket" or Coaster-size to the size of a Centerpiece or Small Table Runner -- of course with a few adjustments.
I like the Oval "Trinket" one as an alternative to the more common Square or Round Coaster patterns.
This is part of what I call my "FLOWER DECOR SERIES" - I do a lot of Crocheted Flowers in Thread Crochet. Some of the different pieces match. Some people really like Flower Crochet. I have Sold any number of them - as shown in my Videos on You Tube!
But these also Match another Handmade piece I made with the same Threads that is in my Etsy Shop -- which I intentionally did in the Light Pansy and Light Green Crochet Threads - so it did Match! I like to make pieces that Match -- it is part of doing actual Decor for Homes or Offices -- it can really be part of Interior Design!!
Here is a small Collage of the 2 different patterns that Match:
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on Bonanza and Etsy and On Fire For Handmade Gift Guide - or Email Me for a Private Order
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| Crocheted Bruges Lace Oval with Pansy-Colored Violas |
This is another color variation on the pattern of a Small Oval - done in Bruges Lace - with 3 Flowers down the Center.
-- Flowers and Edging in "Light Pansy" - a Violet Purple, Yellow and White Ombre
-- Bruges Oval in Light Green
I really like this pattern -- I have done it in multiple sizes - from "Trinket" or Coaster-size to the size of a Centerpiece or Small Table Runner -- of course with a few adjustments.
I like the Oval "Trinket" one as an alternative to the more common Square or Round Coaster patterns.
This is part of what I call my "FLOWER DECOR SERIES" - I do a lot of Crocheted Flowers in Thread Crochet. Some of the different pieces match. Some people really like Flower Crochet. I have Sold any number of them - as shown in my Videos on You Tube!
But these also Match another Handmade piece I made with the same Threads that is in my Etsy Shop -- which I intentionally did in the Light Pansy and Light Green Crochet Threads - so it did Match! I like to make pieces that Match -- it is part of doing actual Decor for Homes or Offices -- it can really be part of Interior Design!!
Here is a small Collage of the 2 different patterns that Match:
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| Matching Thread Crochet pieces: Purple and Yellow Viola Bouquet Crocheted Bruges Lace Oval with Pansy-Colored Violas |
Monday, April 22, 2013
On My Mind Now -- Peace and Nature
Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on ARTFIRE
It seems like so-o-o many things are going on -- this past week a whole bunch of Issues important to me in Life -- and some very significant to my Life -- either became apparent or were brought to my attention again -- generating thought, study, writing, social action.
I thought it would be nice to find some Handmade items which I felt celebrated and communicated what I feel is important and we should all keep in mind: PEACE and NATURE.
So I did a bit of searching (it wasn't that hard to find some) ~~~ and I put together this Artfire Collection ~~~~~
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on ARTFIRE
It seems like so-o-o many things are going on -- this past week a whole bunch of Issues important to me in Life -- and some very significant to my Life -- either became apparent or were brought to my attention again -- generating thought, study, writing, social action.
I thought it would be nice to find some Handmade items which I felt celebrated and communicated what I feel is important and we should all keep in mind: PEACE and NATURE.
So I did a bit of searching (it wasn't that hard to find some) ~~~ and I put together this Artfire Collection ~~~~~
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Beautiful Artfire Collections - What Are They? How Can They Help Anyone?
Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on ARTFIRE
You can VOTE for this Collection in this Contest today!
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on ARTFIRE
You can VOTE for this Collection in this Contest today!
ARTFIRE COLLECTIONS are a Great way for Members of Artfire to show the items they've found on ARTFIRE that they like - or that they like on a certain theme!!!
Above is one I made during the Month of March -- and is in this Contest for Collections on ArtfireLink.com .
I included a number of different Artfire Sellers whose items I saw on Facebook in Guild Groups for the Artfire Guilds: Artfire Link, Check In Today Guild, Artfire California Crafters Guild -- they all have Facebook Groups and Facebook Group Pages where we all interact -- and on Saturdays we all show off our Handmade at the Facebook Group, Handmade Saturday !!!
I do my Handmade for several different reasons -- I believe in doing and having Handmade things, it is fun doing it -- and some people like mine enough to purchase it!!
ARTFIRE COLLECTIONS are actually a great way to Shop on Artfire - in addition to regular search and categories - because they are full of things that others think are worthy of being in a Public Collection!!
Also, some Shops have a link to the Collections they have made on their Studio - like I do for RSS Designs In Fiber: "Collections" ~~~ so if you like what a specific Studio puts in ARTFIRE COLLECTIONS, check their Studio and look for the link to the ones they have Curated in the Bar right under the Studio Banner!!
Have a good time checking out any ARTFIRE COLLECTIONS!!
And TODAY - VOTE FOR YOUR FAV AT ARTFIRE LINK COLLECTION CONTEST! ~~~ THIS IS A WEEKLY VOTE ON THURSDAYS!
Monday, April 8, 2013
With All White - It's the Design - and the Texture - including Beading
Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on Bonanza and Etsy and On Fire For Handmade Gift Guide
As many who have read here on my blog, I like to use Color in my Designs In Fiber - much of it over the year in Thread Crochet.
But ~~~ I have also done quite a bit of Thread Crochet in one Color - and most of that has been WHITE!
Certain patterns lend themselves to be done in one Color -- and a stark White against a dark background is very Dramatic! So, in these cases, it is the design(s) or pattern(s) of a piece that is the deciding factor -- and the subject may determine whether it is done in stark CLASSIC WHITE - or the more "primitive" or "rustic" or "country" beiges.
The above video is of only ALL WHITE Thread Crochet pieces I have done myself.
In addition to the pattern - textured stitches and beads add emphasis to certain parts of the design.
In this first example of a Filet Crochet of a Cottontail Rabbit, I used Raised Single Crochet stitches around the shape of the Rabbit -- and Puff Stitches for the Cottontail:
In this Closeup of one point of a Large Snowflake, you can see the Design -- with small Glass Seed Beads on the point and the edge, which adds Texture and a light Sparkle to the piece:
In this example, "Popcorn" Stitches are used to crochet the "Pineapple" - called "Popcorn Pineapples" - so here you have both Texture and a Distinctive Design:
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on Bonanza and Etsy and On Fire For Handmade Gift Guide
As many who have read here on my blog, I like to use Color in my Designs In Fiber - much of it over the year in Thread Crochet.
But ~~~ I have also done quite a bit of Thread Crochet in one Color - and most of that has been WHITE!
Certain patterns lend themselves to be done in one Color -- and a stark White against a dark background is very Dramatic! So, in these cases, it is the design(s) or pattern(s) of a piece that is the deciding factor -- and the subject may determine whether it is done in stark CLASSIC WHITE - or the more "primitive" or "rustic" or "country" beiges.
The above video is of only ALL WHITE Thread Crochet pieces I have done myself.
In addition to the pattern - textured stitches and beads add emphasis to certain parts of the design.
In this first example of a Filet Crochet of a Cottontail Rabbit, I used Raised Single Crochet stitches around the shape of the Rabbit -- and Puff Stitches for the Cottontail:
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| White Cottontail Rabbit Coaster in Filet Crochet Another Filet Crochet Doily - I call this "Romantic Couple" - it is a Silhouette of a Couple in a Dancing pose. I added Silver Blending Filament to the Woman and Man figures in it for a little bit of sparkle!
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| Beaded White Snowflake This is another example of a Beaded All White White Doily - with Crystal Beads around the Edge -  |
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| Pure White Popcorn Pineapple Crocheted Lace Star Coaster |
In this last specific example of a Thread Crochet White Irish Crochet Heart Trinket - White Glass Round Pearls are crocheted inside the center of a Crocheted Rose with 4 layers of 8 petals each - adding Sparkle and more Texture:
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| Pearly White Heart with 3D White Roses |
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Sharing Good Memories - Hebrew Israeli Songs - and the Dancing!
Ruth Sandra Sperling
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on ARTFIRE
A beautiful version of a beautiful song:
"JERUSALEM OF GOLD" - sung in Hebrew by Shuly Natan, Lyrics by Naomi Shemer
~~ See the video on You Tube for the lyrics in Hebrew transliteration - and English translation.
A-H-H - the days of singing and dancing - from my toddler years when I first did the Hora - to the many hours of singing and dancing in High School - and some International and American Folk Dancing in College!!! ~~~~ Thank You to all my friends from all those days!!
If I was still doing Israeli Folk Dancing, I would be doing the "Dance for Peace" in the video below!! Lyrics by Aura Levin Lipski and Vera Levin as from this website (Chorus):
RSS Designs In Fiber - My Handmade Designs on ARTFIRE
A beautiful version of a beautiful song:
"JERUSALEM OF GOLD" - sung in Hebrew by Shuly Natan, Lyrics by Naomi Shemer
~~ See the video on You Tube for the lyrics in Hebrew transliteration - and English translation.
A-H-H - the days of singing and dancing - from my toddler years when I first did the Hora - to the many hours of singing and dancing in High School - and some International and American Folk Dancing in College!!! ~~~~ Thank You to all my friends from all those days!!
If I was still doing Israeli Folk Dancing, I would be doing the "Dance for Peace" in the video below!! Lyrics by Aura Levin Lipski and Vera Levin as from this website (Chorus):
We'll dance for peace and we'll sing for peace
We'll add in some hope and a prayer.
We'll dance for peace and we'll sing for peace
Because all the dancers in the world are one family.
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