Working the Christmas fabric book

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Remember those fabric images I was cutting out and sewing the other day?  I've gotten a little further with them:
I've decided to make them into a fabric book with pockets to hold Christmas-themed tags I've collected over the years!  This will be the cover -- lots of silvery details.
This page uses another fabric scrap collage I made a while back, but never used.  Sewn to some soft, fuzzy white fabric, I think it will be such a pretty pocket!  And, even though it's not Christmas-y, it fits nicely in with the theme.
This page consists of a recycled piece of crazy quilted fabric (an early attempt of mine...) which creates another nice pocket when placed over a fabric panel.  I added one of the fabric images to be sewn onto the front.
And this deer scene will eventually be the back cover.  I trimmed the fabric panel with gimp and some silver beads sewn on in rows.  I'm having a lot of fun with this little project and hope to finish it in time to enjoy it this holiday season!

Comments

Curtains in My Tree said…
Oh I love your little Christmas fabric pieces.
I looked on Pink Studio and guess she doesn't sell those any longer?
I tried to use my small printer with no results LOL

Your crazy quilt page is wonderful also
December 9, 2015 at 7:37 AM
Claudia said…
That will be one neat book and so much fun to use. I love it so far!
December 9, 2015 at 9:15 AM
Createology said…
This will be such a treasure to look at over the years. Your lace and collage and CQ pages with pockets is delightful. Christmas Bliss...
December 9, 2015 at 10:28 AM
Linda said…
What a great idea to round up all those tags and incorporate them as part of this fabulous piece. Nice idea and nice work Laurie.
December 9, 2015 at 1:37 PM
Pallas said…
Your book is turning out lovely. I think the deer page is my favorite so far - beautiful.
December 9, 2015 at 2:21 PM
The Junque Seeker said…
It's going to be lovely! I love your fabric collages and crazy quilt piece, and those little images are so cute.
December 9, 2015 at 7:32 PM
Marrianna said…
LOVE your little book. This is going to be a charming and beautiful memory. Thanks for giving me new ideas.

Merry Christmas,
Marrianna
December 10, 2015 at 7:09 AM
jeanniemc said…
Love everything about your fabric book! Can't wait to see it all!
December 11, 2015 at 8:39 PM
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