I would recommend that you follow vanesas simple instructions. Weve gathered some awesome quiet books, pages, and patterns you can buy or diy to get you started. Thank you for all the kind comments about the quiet books. Stack and match your quiet book pages based on how they will fit together best. Make pages with eyelets to file the pages in a binder, or. Softie dollies, takealong dollhouses, and quiet books all seem to pop up in my feed all the time. We teamed up with chickabug, and have created, quite possibly, the most darling quiet book ever. I used to recommend the apache for a cheap laminator, but it does not laminate the thicker pouches very well i have fount out. Remember the days before smart phones, when kids had good ole fashioned fun. New quiet book pages are being added on a regular basis, so be sure to check back often.
Your work is top quality which is what i like in my books. This quiet book pattern has six different activity pages, including a family photo page, unicorn braid page, shoe tying page, apple tree page, closures page, and a shapes page. With that in mind, here is a list of free quiet book patterns available online. Count with the bunnies and play with the chicks with our fun interactive printable easter quiet book. Home about knitting crochet sewing crafting from the kitchen quiet book the shop basic information.
I was very lucky to find a great tutorial on how to make a quiet book when i wanted to make my first busy book for my nephew. Dec 08, 2010 this free quiet book patterns page is also customized to look like our family. How to make a quiet book includes 11 inside pages all. Closet quiet book page embroidery design 5x7 hoop or larger closet quiet book page embroidery design formats. To make the pages, cut four 7 12by16inch pieces of felt. I made this quiet book for my son, evan, on his third birthday.
Nov 04, 2011 thanks for tuning in for the second day of quiet book pages. I am looking for quiet book patterns, the kind that would have activities, like. Nov 10, 2011 i love your quiet book pages and have been busy making 4 books for different sets of grandkids. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Hi, in this video i am going to show you how to prepare quiet book pages before binding. You can make one to fit into a book you already have going, or put them all together for a fun little quiet activity for you little man. Thank you so much for your wonderful quiet book ideas. I cant think of a better way to uplift the mayhem in my life than by simply using my sewing machine on an asneeded basis. There are a total of 10 crocheted pages that feature naturethemed appliques coordinating with numbers 1 through 10.
I have provided each of these quiet free quiet book patterns for you to download, so head over to the different posts to get them. I would love to see some of the work you have done or some excellent sites you have found with a great selection of felt quiet book pages leave a comment below. The thickness of the polyester batting i use is about 1 cm. Click on the images to go to the individual details of each page the cover of the quiet book.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to make a diy quiet book national sewing circle. Printable easter quiet book activity book for prek and. This is so cute, thank you so much for sharing the templates. I made about 24 quiet book spreads, two of which were little books on their own, one was on a felt board with a carrying case. Ive always wanted to sew a quiet book, but never wanted to invest the long, tedious hours it takes to make one. Join our sewalong flickr group and post your photos, comment and see what other members are sewing as we go. These pattern pieces and tutorials will be always be available, so feel free to join in whenever you can. Ashley demonstrates how to use an eyelet insertion tool which makes inserting eyelets quick and easy. And subscribe with us so you never miss a new book page. How to make a quiet book includes 11 inside pages all no sew. This means, we may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase something from a link we post including links to because we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program. Yesterday was the lion, and today is the farm page.
I dont think its been mentioned here yet, and i know this post is years old, but if it works for someone, it would be fun. This toy is perfect for traveling, on long journeys, on airplanes, visits to doctors. Jul 05, 2014 today we have for you 8 ideas for quiet books pages designed just for little boys. So, what makes this quiet book so much better than the other ones. Or subscribe below to get notified when new pages and patterns are added. I bound them together with large eyelets and binder rings so i can add more pages later. I wanted something different from the average quiet book with zippers and buttons. I also sewed many fun projects that werent quiet books, like ornaments, baby toys and even a stuffed pony with a new year beginning, its fun to look back on the pages i made and shared with you, as i did. A quiet book sometimes referred to as a busy book is a collection of pages with activities for kids.
On each lefthand page, add a pocket, sewing along the sides and bottom of a. Once the pages of the diy quiet book have been sewn, eyelets can be added to the upper edge or side to allow you a way to secure all of the pages together. How to make the ultimate felt quiet book 26 epic activities. Mar 11, 20 beth, your quiet book pages are absolutely amazing. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. See more ideas about felt quiet books, busy book and quiet book patterns. Felt mermaid quiet book tutorial from sweet red poppy uses the cricut maker. Here is the completed earth day crochet quiet book. This secret project has been over a year in the making. The four pages are sewn side by side with a denim backing, and they can all be rolled up together and closed with a button. Jan 01, 20 20 thoughts on a year of quiet book pages 2012 angela january 2, 20 at 00. I have discovered some fantastic tutorials and felt quiet book ideas that id love to share with you.
I fell in love with designing and sewing quiet book patterns in september of 2011. I, like everyone else on the internet, got this idea from homemade by jill. Dolls house quiet book pattern and tutorial rebecca page. Quiet book patterns complete original set excludes. Closet quiet book page embroidery design 5x7 hoop or larger. If you like the look of my cover i made for the quiet book you can find the.
Quiet book pages quiet book felt quiet book quiet book toddler busy book activity book first book toddler activities a quiet book is a popular gift for baby shower, birthday and more. A fun variety of individual quiet book pages from and next comes l. Well, for starters, it doesnt require a sewing machine. Laminating can be expensive, so if you dont already have a laminator and you know you will be doing future projects like this, i recommend getting your own pouch laminator. I also love seeing what youve made with my patterns. Each of the flaps close with snaps to practice those fine motor skills. All patterns are now available by download in the howdoesshe store here. Busy books are often used to keep kids quiet on a trip, doctors office or at home when it comes to quiet play.
If you have a request for a quiet book page, join our facebook page and let me know. Click on the highlight text to get the pattern for each page. If you are unsure of the file type needed, or do no. Join us every monday for a new page of our 26 activities ultimate felt quiet book.
Full of original ideas and includes a cd to print off templates. I was happy to hear that several of you plan on making one. Each page is a 9 inch square sewn back to back with another page. Ive used the socks, banana split, and treasure box. Stitch an insert on the side and stitch the inserts to the pages. Make the size of the finished quiet book appropriate for the age of your child e. Templates or patterns give you something to work with and can make planning your quiet book and cutting out shapes a lot easier. A shape to trace or measurements for your desired size felt pages i used a broken board book pen marker. Make an old fashioned fabric book, all pages stitched together. This is where you can get the complete instructions from start to end on how to make the actual blank quiet book. Ive been having a blast sharing my patterns with you. A quiet book, often called an as busy book, activity book, quiet time book or cloth book is set of fabric pages, filled with entertaining kids activities. Evan loves to pull the little people out and play with them. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Keep your baby or toddler engaged with a fun fabric activity book. This activity book is geared at kids in preschool and kindergarten but some of the activities will also be enjoyed by both older and younger kids. I must admit that although i have made many things using the sewing machine i bought over 10 years ago, i am no seamstress. These quiet books have been designed by me, they are perfect. Quiet book patterns complete original set excludes holiday. Stitch an insert on the side of the page with holes to string the pages together, or. The instructions below are divided up into each page lets get to work. Get your copy of the free quiet book planning guide below. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. One of the things that can be most helpful when making your own quiet book is a template. Patterns and tutorials for various quiet book pages. Thanks for tuning in for the second day of quiet book pages. Placing two very fluffy pages together might cause an overlyhigh bump in your book.
Printable easter quiet book activity book for prek and k. The dolls house quiet book is a quiet book pattern in the form of a dolls house. Quiet book printable patterns via and next comes l this awesome pack of 10 printable designs walks you through how to make your own quiet book in. Bookmark us so you can come back to this page again and again for the latest page i will be happy to link all the pages here so you can find them easily in one combined spot, and please share us so others can have the most. Sep 24, 2017 hi, in this video i am going to show you how to prepare quiet book pages before binding. I had a ton of felt left over from another project, so i made my book from that. Beth, your quiet book pages are absolutely amazing. May 6, 2020 collection of free sewing patterns available for felt quiet books. Activities in the books may include shape matching, pretend play, numbersletters and others.