Clemmie Rounds
It is my great pleasure to introduce you to Clemmie Rounds. Of this first piece Clemmie writes: "I became instantly in love with Julie Sackett's "Black Diamonds Kimono" when I saw two color palettes on display at the EGA exhibit in Venice, Florida. Since red is my favorite color I decided to choose my own threads with the black mono 18 canvas and a little hint of silver to give it that extra sparkle."
"Kimono"
original name "Black Diamonds Kimono"
15" x 15" - black mono 18ct canvas.
Designer: Julie Sackett
You can see more Julie Sackett's designs at
Quail Run Designs.
May 2007 - "What's with my totebags?"
"I needed a totebag to carry my stitching projects in and found the perfect pattern! Then I decided to make my portfolio carrier to match the tote.
Rosalyn saw it and made such positive comments resulting in my making one for her! During my "work in progress" phase, more people became interested and Helen Allen and I are making and selling more totes!
With
this one that I'm showing you, the needlepoint dragon inset was stitched by friend, Pat Dalton. I had such fun finishing it and got even more excited making the beaded tassels.
The totes measure approximately 17" wide, 11" high and 4½" deep. The faux suede handles measure each 6" x 3¾". I have made changes on the inside. It started off with one pocket but I have increased it to three, one for pens/pencils, one for cell phone and the other for notepads or what have you.
The lining of most of my totes are solid color Dupione silk when available. At this time, I have only focused on Oriental themed fabrics which are 100% cotton, but I am planning to expand in the near future."
Anyone interested, can email Clemmie directly at - rclemmie@comcast.net
Clemmie Rounds - May 2007
Clemmie is showing another couple of her new tote bags on Lucinda Hathaway's "Serendipity Tours" website, and at the same time read about Lucinda's exciting trips!
Clemmie Rounds was born in Indonesia from Dutch, English, Portugese and Indonesian heritage. Shortly after the second World War, when Indonesia won its independence from Holland, all Dutch citizens were forced to move to Holland.... that 's how she ended up living there as a little girl until 1961, at age 13, her parents decided to immigrate to America.
Clemmie writes:
"My fascination for fiber arts started at the early age of 5 when I watched my sister make wonderful crochet dolls out of clothes pins and my mother knitting all sorts of sweaters, socks and mittens for the whole family. I just had to learn how to hold these long thin needles, how to thread a needle and do a simple counted crossstitch, and I did.
In the late 60's I began seriously knitting shawls, afgans, sweaters for myself and family, and my knitting and needlepoint skills blossomed. I am now in a position to enjoy all sorts of fiber arts and become involved with the EGA and ANG.
I'm honored to exhibit some pieces here in Rosalyn's guest gallery.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Clemmie - May 2004
