tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post1869686453684813826..comments2024-03-22T14:56:58.397+11:00Comments on notjustnat creative blog: Japanese Parcel PostNat Palaskashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591758405112517434noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-3291023087035871852011-08-07T09:51:30.145+10:002011-08-07T09:51:30.145+10:00Beautiful !!
Wonder how to own one of it ? Purcha...Beautiful !! <br />Wonder how to own one of it ? Purchase from the post office ?Mescraphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12413525844069120130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-89845305994610562942011-08-06T13:58:06.490+10:002011-08-06T13:58:06.490+10:00I LOVE the bags -- especially the way you've d...I LOVE the bags -- especially the way you've designed them to honor their origin plus lined them with thrifted cloth. They are amazing, Nat, and so are you!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071261854957363637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-31715361600667085072011-08-05T20:06:08.912+10:002011-08-05T20:06:08.912+10:00oh my I just love these bags and making them from ...oh my I just love these bags and making them from something special is even better.<br />Lately I am really drawn to words on fabrics so these bags inspire me even more! Love that you used recycled materials to make them and that the long strap allows them to carry them as messenger bag.<br />had to smile about the iphone I love the pictures mine takes, they are so clear, never thought to take pictures on my walks<br />I will have to do that when I start walking again in a few weeks.<br />thanks<br />kathieantique quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379983489980682690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-59525012917407616422011-08-02T14:33:36.812+10:002011-08-02T14:33:36.812+10:00Nat. They are brilliant. I love them. Clever cl...Nat. They are brilliant. I love them. Clever clever. They were waiting waiting all that time to appear as they are. Love the whole story behind them too.<br />LoaniQueen of the Tea Cosieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329511641055727201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-37670701529909647852011-08-02T13:35:47.890+10:002011-08-02T13:35:47.890+10:00You did a lovely job, both in designing and stitch...You did a lovely job, both in designing and stitching. Stylish and authentic!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188002198879523397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-61669347782722395952011-08-01T18:54:01.611+10:002011-08-01T18:54:01.611+10:00Great idea, Nat. I have one of those Japanese book...Great idea, Nat. I have one of those Japanese book mail bags, too. I have a friend in Japan who just happens to be a mailman! I couldn't bare to throw it out but didn't know what to do with it either...now I know!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11522320736584754982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-12565101774421890052011-08-01T11:33:34.172+10:002011-08-01T11:33:34.172+10:00Nat, what a great idea! The bags are wonderful! I ...Nat, what a great idea! The bags are wonderful! I agree, too much are thrown away because people don't care or don't even know how to re-use.Astridhttp://grandmasredneedle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-6936854969899525112011-08-01T08:35:40.876+10:002011-08-01T08:35:40.876+10:00Greetings from Tunisia. Just dropped by to enjoy y...Greetings from Tunisia. Just dropped by to enjoy your blog while trying to beat the heat. Your bags are great and your fabrics are so lovely. Your commentary on Japan is also very interesting. Thanks for sharing.<br />best, nadiaMulticoloredPieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161913409399066123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-5586562780927963772011-07-31T13:52:32.158+10:002011-07-31T13:52:32.158+10:00these bags are stunning and the lining is perfect....these bags are stunning and the lining is perfect.Love the kanji for post, the lined,stitched strap and little patch in the last picture.Lucky you, working in a library. I have books in every room and every cupboard. will soon have to move into the garden shed myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-51076027252891155822011-07-31T13:46:19.294+10:002011-07-31T13:46:19.294+10:00Opps that was meant to read in not I......the iPad...Opps that was meant to read in not I......the iPad has it's own mindAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-61180770882729729102011-07-31T13:45:11.931+10:002011-07-31T13:45:11.931+10:00Oh nat those are fabulous. You know creativity for...Oh nat those are fabulous. You know creativity for me is about my heart singing. I love everything I try because all mediums are a way of seeing a little more clearly my own truth. <br /><br />You are luckly with your library job but that's also because you are gifted with a creative sight to realize you have gifts placed I front of you.<br /><br />LoveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-7556618045510512822011-07-31T07:12:36.772+10:002011-07-31T07:12:36.772+10:00Hi Mum, these are great! I bet Mark would love one...Hi Mum, these are great! I bet Mark would love one of them. ;) You're so clever xxKitiya Palaskashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17408878105412173306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-32426605209467267972011-07-31T07:05:44.414+10:002011-07-31T07:05:44.414+10:00The re-purposed post bags into new bags is a nice ...The re-purposed post bags into new bags is a nice continuation of the original use.<br />Knowing DS He will deffinately appreciate the gift. Let us know how the riecipients respond with lots of hugs I bet.<br />Have a good Sunday.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05451605281445624471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-87984940142421451192011-07-31T03:30:54.845+10:002011-07-31T03:30:54.845+10:00Wow Nat you did a great job making those two bags ...Wow Nat you did a great job making those two bags out of the old parcel bag. I love the way you used the words!!! They sure will grow old(er) with dignity with their new owners!!<br />(Lucky people!)Elshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599607935285683167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-1172415118390111952011-07-31T00:30:35.693+10:002011-07-31T00:30:35.693+10:00Those bags are absolutely gorgeous. I really love...Those bags are absolutely gorgeous. I really love your creative ideas in reusing the mail bags and I can see why they are so special to you. I know they will be loved by the recipients. If not.....send it my way. ;)Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-43744158391373728222011-07-30T23:46:52.129+10:002011-07-30T23:46:52.129+10:00You are so creative.......what a great bag and men...You are so creative.......what a great bag and men are so hard to make things for...these are just perfect. so tell us the reactions when the gifts are given.....or better yet a picture!<br /><br />Happy Sewing,<br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430521425239584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-60647830752743504072011-07-30T21:02:06.397+10:002011-07-30T21:02:06.397+10:00I'm sure books will never be replaced, however...I'm sure books will never be replaced, however clever all the technology is nothing beats handling a book. Your bags are wonderful, you are so clever to see how to use those bags to good effect, so many people would have thrown them away. Clever girl! Have a good weekend.Lis Harwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700965811840448266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-80753432078348033032011-07-30T19:32:07.096+10:002011-07-30T19:32:07.096+10:00My first response is "wow"! I l-o-v-e th...My first response is "wow"! I l-o-v-e these bags you created and I can only say who ever is the recipient is lucky : )<br />Fabulous!<br />Books are such a treasure. I so enjoy holding them and rustling through the pages.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759831735033471810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-7229021952143193492011-07-30T19:20:24.944+10:002011-07-30T19:20:24.944+10:00What a great way to reuse those postbags!!! Love t...What a great way to reuse those postbags!!! Love them!!<br />Enjoy your work in the library! It is so great all the things you've learned threw your job!<br />Enjoy the weekend. Love, Ria.ria vogelzanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06995000697033471422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-65492303556571864332011-07-30T17:40:27.551+10:002011-07-30T17:40:27.551+10:00I think your versions of the post bags are much mo...I think your versions of the post bags are much more attractive than the original!QuiltSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121195815836334067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-28883658433640658352011-07-30T17:16:24.582+10:002011-07-30T17:16:24.582+10:00Oh Nat what cool bags...they are great!!! Iphone ...Oh Nat what cool bags...they are great!!! Iphone 4...I still don't have no 1...Enjoy Saturday night...we are babysitting...Love DzintraQueen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcherieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450454650624806716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-62244801117619656992011-07-30T15:36:41.946+10:002011-07-30T15:36:41.946+10:00those are quite smart looking! gives me an idea fo...those are quite smart looking! gives me an idea for my french postal bags! thanksnandashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12679913146205462190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730741160878867662.post-36970285829782845022011-07-30T13:15:47.387+10:002011-07-30T13:15:47.387+10:00wow. great job converting those bags to something ...wow. great job converting those bags to something useful and great looking. i love how you used the letters and words as an enhancement.deanna7treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.com