Thursday, July 23, 2009

My creative space... c/o Raglan Guld

This week my space is full of refashioning possibilities and excitement... tempered with a fair dose of impatience as I wait for material to wash and dry, visitors to leave and children to sleep so I can get making.

In last week's creative space I asked for some advice and inspiration for a skirt refashion.

But advice wasn't the only thing I received...

On Tuesday a parcel arrived for me from Leonie.


A very special brown-paper-package-tied-up-with-string. And inside:

Generous amounts of lightweight denim fabric, sturdy brown fabric, a fabulous button, this amazing piece of pippijoe which I have long coveted...

... and some top-notch suggestions for what might be done with them to aid in my skirt beautification!

How could I not trust the creative instincts and suggestions of the woman behind the gorgeous pants of Raglan Guld?
I'll be taking Leonie's advice, and hope that I'll be able to show you the fruits of my labour some time during the week.
Thank you Leonie for your generous, encouraging gesture, I'm absolutely stoked.

More creative spaces over here.

28 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you liked it and I cant wait to see the results. It was so much fun sending it off to a good home.

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  2. OMH, what an ace package, looking forward to seeing the skirt!

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  3. Oh wow! That's such a awesome thing for her to do! And I LOVE that fabric!

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  4. Oh you lucky, lucky lady!!!! Can't wait to see what you do with this - good luck!!! x

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  5. Nice one! Isn't Leonie the nicest person?

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  6. looking forward to the finished article, the pippiejoe fabric is wonderful

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  7. wow, isn't that lovely. and drawn suggestions - how fun.

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  8. What a fantastic gift. A brown paper package tied up with string. I can't wait to see what you do with all your goodies. Enjoy.

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  9. I love Leonie - what a good egg!!! She even picks out the best recipients! Have so much fun with your goodies, Gina! :) K

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  10. What a gorgeous package, the little sketch looks like a great idea, kinda like the overskirt in Amy Butlers Barcelona skirt pattern... The fabric is very cool.

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  11. oh i look forward to seeing what comes of this. love the fabric!

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  12. Sweet! What a lovely surprise. This skirt is going to be so great. Bring it on.

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  13. Yes a gorgeous package from a gorgeous person to another gorgeous person. How gorgeous! Can't wait to see the skirt!

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  14. Cant wait to see the skirt. Stunning fabric, lucky you.

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  15. ohhh!what gorgeous fabric :D
    would love to see how the lovely skirt turns out!

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  16. Oh thats so brilliant!! Can't wait to see the results!!

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  17. What a lovely gesture. What a spectacular gift for Leonie to send you.

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  18. Such lovely fabrics, Red is definitely the colour of the season. Looking forward to seeing what happens to it. Lovely pressie

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  19. Lucky for you! Can't wait to see how this genoristy inspires you, Gina.

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  20. how lovely to receive such a special parcel Leonie is a sweetie can't wait to see the refashion. You are a legend at the moment I am reading about your fabulous refashion on so many blogs, EVERYONE loved it how cool is that, you did amazing work

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  21. Gotta love a snailmailed surprise. Especially one that delicious. Pressure's on, Mrs - especially if I'm walking around in public with an upside-down cardi!

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  22. I think that will look great. What a great surprise!

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  23. What an amazing surprise! Good luck with the refashioning!

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  24. Hiya Gina, Lucky you! What a gorgeous generous gal! Oooh, what are you going to do with it. Can't wait to see! : )

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  25. How wonderful. Hope you have great fun refashioning your skirt with that gorgeous pile of goodies.

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  26. Ooooh, that Leonie. What a craft-super-star! What an exciting and wonderful package. Hope you are having fun with it! :)

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  27. Wow! That is amazing! I looooove that pippijoe fabric and can't wait to see your fab new creation. And what a sweet heart Leonie is ;)

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  28. How lovely. Can't wait to see the finished product!

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