Small Fabric Collages

 I stepped on the accelerator to get a couple of these small fabric collages completed in time to either mail or take along as hostess gifts.  These are all inspired by Pamela Huntington's Romantic Token Pins from Spellbound.  I haven't worked much with fabric except for the odd bit used on an ATC or tag.  I began gathering up laces and old fabrics earlier in the year (2013 is almost over) so I had a decent assortment on hand. 

 I am particularly enchanted by old barkcloth and silk velvets.  I have very little velvet which gives me a reason to SHOP!!!  I even incorporated some embroidery stitches, using my Coats & Clarks book from 1967 that I've held onto for decades.  Some of my embroidery thread is probably that old, too. 

I found these small book boxes at Michael's recently.  Just the right size for a collage, tucked into some crinkled black shredded paper. 

These two are nearing completing.  I'm gonna miss the bustle of Christmas rush crafting.   How often can I whine "Honey, will you go get gas and wash my car 'cause I gotta get these Christmas presents made"?  I hope you all are having as much holiday fun as I am.