Sunday, October 16, 2016

Collection of Delightful Handmade For The Fall or Autumn - Creative and OOAK - by Indie Sellers I Know Of Online

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






 Fall Colors Handmade Basket I Crocheted on RSS Designs In Fiber
Handmade Basket in Fall Colors - Crocheted by Ruth Sandra Sperling of RSS Designs In Fiber



Over the years I have been selling my Handmade online I found other Indie Sellers with a common interest in Genuine Handmade - creating, designing and presenting individual pieces - many of which are One-Of-A-Kind!  

Here are a few of the Handmade pieces by some of them - All in Fall Colors and/or Fall Themes!

Thanks to Julie of Blue Morning Expressions - The Blue Print Blog - who co-ordinates a year-ending promotion of Indie Sellers - a series Julie calls the "Countdown to Christmas" starting with this post here  - but with the all the Fall and Winter Holidays, I think it is much more than that!

I went through the first 5 weeks of the promotion and chose a selection of Handmade that represent the Artisan craft skills of these people - and I think each one of these items would be great for this Fall Season!






Coral and Orange Art Glass Plate with Stringer Accents, 8 Inch Square, Fused Glass Platter By Glass Artist Kellie of Resetar Glass Art
Coral Orange Fused Glass Art Plate By Kellie of  Resetar Glass Art





Bright Purple Beardstongue and Hayseed Photograph Taken By Butterfly In The Attic
Bright Purple Beardstongue Flower Photograph Taken by Butterfly In The Attic - Wall Art












Steampunk Clock Necklace Owl Necklace By Linda of Treasures of Jewels
Clock Necklace with Owl Charms - Hand-Designed By Linda of Treasures of Jewels







Amber Handmade Lampwork Glass Pressed Lentil Bead Copper Disks Ivory By Charlotte of Covergirlbeads
Lampwork Glass Bead in Fall Ivory and Copper - Made by GlassWork Artist Charlotte of Covergirlbeads














Tree of Life Necklace Set - Boho Unique Woodland Jewelry By Mary of Pretty Gonzo
Tree Of Life Boho Woodland Necklace and Earrings Set - By Mary of Pretty Gonzo





Hand Knit Orange Pumped Up Pumpkin Wash Cloth or Dish Cloth By Sharon of HollyKnitter
Hand-Knitted Pumpkin Cloth By Sharon of HollyKnitter





Large Bear Silhouette Pendant in Rust Brown Steel with Leather Braided Cord By The Singing Beader
Bear Pendant Necklace By The Singing Beader


Lampwork Earrings in Autumn Colors By Barbara of Solana Kai Designs
Lampwork Earrings in Autumn Colors by Barbara of Solana Kai Designs




Pumpkin Spice Coin Purse, Earbud Pouch By Donna of SewAmazin
Pumpkin Pouch Sewn By Donna of SewAmazin

Vintage Owl Tags by Nat of Adore By Nat
Handmade Owl Tags - Vintage Inspired Design - By Nat of Adore By Nat



Orange Bead Wire Weave Earrings By Cathy of Crafting Memories
Orange Beaded Earrings by Cathy of Crafting Memories



Orange Beaded Necklace with Copper Leaf Pendant by Blonde Peach Jewelry
Hand-Designed Beaded Necklace with Copper Leaf Pendant - By Sharon of Blonde Peach Jewelry




Beautiful Spalted Tamarind Small Exotic Wood Dangle Earrings by ExoticWoodJewelryAnd handcrafted ecofriendly
Exotic Wood Dangle Earrings By Exotic Wood Jewelry




Leaf Fairy Blue Leather Turquoise Picasso Druk Magatama BOHO Bracelet by Kats All That on Artfire
Turqouise and Leaf Bracelet by Kats All That






Deer Wall Hanging Clock Handmade From Maple Wood by Kevs Krafts
Hand-Carved Clock with Deer - Nature Scene - By Kevs Krafts

Monday, October 10, 2016

My Newest Made-To-Order Crocheted Cold Weather Hat in Handmade Finds by On Fire For Handmade

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




Made-To-Order Winter Hat in 2 color Design - Showing Autumn Red with Contrasting Bone
Made-To-Order Hat by RSS Designs In Fiber




This Hat I make is truly Handmade - each one ordered will be made specifically per the Customer's selections of Color and of Adult Size ( 20 Inches to 25 Inches around Head).

It is Crocheted in So-Soft Caron Simply Soft Yarn in a 2-Color Design as pictured above in Autumn Red and Bone - the Color Options are:
  • Autumn Red and Bone (as pictured)
  • Dark Country Blue and Bone
  • Dark Sage Green and Bone
  • Chocolate Brown and Bone

 Below is a Closeup showing the Stretch-y Ribbed Cuff in Solid Autumn Red with the 2 color Design above the Ribbing.


 Closeup 2 Color Winter Hat - Choice of Color with Bone - Autumn Red showing


Anne Hopfer of  On Fire for Handmade included this Hat of mine in her


Take a Look - You can Vote for "RSS Designs In Fiber" in the Poll at the bottom of the page this week through October 15, 2016 !


Wednesday, September 7, 2016

My Handmade Hickory Browns Scarf and Hat Set in On Fire for Handmade Great Finds

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





Hickory Red Browns Scarf and Hat Set by RSS Designs In Fiber on Etsy

By now most readers of this blog know I love "doing Handmade" - making things actually!

Above is a photo of a Scarf and Hat Set I made in the Fall Colors, "Hickory Red Browns" - which can easily be seen .... but what can't be seen is how Soft and Silky the Eyelash Yarn the Set is made with is!!

If this goes with a Coat or Scarf you have - it is a really nice Accessory to wear!




"Potters Clay Great Handmade Finds" on On Fire By Handmade













Thursday, August 11, 2016

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 in Sweaters Quilted Sunglass Case or Cell Phone Pocket
Westies Glass Case or Cell Phone Packet Handmade by Donna of SewAmazin



Unique Peace Sign Earrings Dark Gray Nearly Black Gunmetal Wirewrapped
Peace Sign Earrings Made by Connie of The Singing Beader



Peek-A-Boo Cat Coasters, Cat Butt Mug Rugs, Peeking Cat Butt Coasters, Handmade Coasters, Crochet Cat Coasters, Set of 4 Cat Butt Coasters
Cat Coasters for the Cat Lover - Handmade By Nancy of Wyvern Designs




One of a kind copper dog rescue handmade earrings.
Dog Rescue "Dog Paw in Heart" Copper Earrings for Dog Lovers
By Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs Jewelry




Pink Baby Receiving Blanket Soft Pink Lace New Baby Girl HandKnit Caron Simply Soft Yarn
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!!

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

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!!




Sunday, June 12, 2016

White June Roses and Pearls Doily - Romantic Style Irish Crochet Lace Decor 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




This Handmade Crocheted Lace Doily has White Crocheted Multi-layer Roses with 4 Glass White  Pearls crocheted in the middle of each.



Roses are the June Flower - Pearls are a June Birthstone!

Both White Roses and White Pearls are supposed to mean Innocence, Purity, New Beginnings!

So - I thought a Doily such as this with both White Roses and White Pearls would be nice for June - and possibly Decor for June Weddings and/or Brides!

It is 11 Inches in Diameter - with 6 Crocheted Roses around the edge of a Graphic Round Center, which is 6 Inches in Diameter.