Nov 10, 2011 on the left is a simple potato head body which can be dressed with all the different accessories stored in the pocket on the right. Quiet books can sometimes be a life saver for parents when those busy little hands just dont want to color another picture or read another story. Diy quiet books felt quiet books freetime activities silent book quiet time activities sensory book quiet book patterns books for boys busy book. The quiet book is adorable but i have not had any luck getting the templates to download to anything useable. Your work is top quality which is what i like in my books. I fell in love with designing and sewing quiet book patterns in september of 2011. Keep your baby or toddler engaged with a fun fabric activity book. May 5, 2018 beautiful handstitched quiet book for boys. I almost didnt do one at all because i couldnt come up with anything i liked, but i was finally inspired to leave out the lacing part and just do the tying with this sweet little ballet slipper.
Remember the days before smart phones, when kids had good ole fashioned fun. Softie dollies, takealong dollhouses, and quiet books all seem to pop up in my feed all the time. Update again i now have a video tutorial see the bottom of this post. Tips for how to make a quiet book for your kids, including quiet book patterns and a free printable to help you design a diy quiet book for your kids.
It was denim fabric outside and white fabric inside and said my quiet book. If you have a request for a quiet book page, join our facebook page and let me know. Thank you for all the kind comments about the quiet books. My youngest just turned one, so he is a little young for it. Mar 11, 20 quiet book boys about a year and a half ago, i was looking around at quiet books for my daughter. Here are the best gift ideas to make for your son, grandson or nephew. With that in mind, here is a list of free quiet book patterns available online. 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. Some of the quiet book potato heads ive seen have velcro on the body and on each accessory, but i decided to go a simpler route. We teamed up with chickabug, and have created, quite possibly, the most darling quiet book ever. Basically, i make a small commission when you use these links, at no additional cost to you. I purchased this and another quiet book my quiet book from pockets of learning and the other one is far superior to this one for about the same price. Travel toys for sensory, fine motor skills, pretend play.
When choosing patterns be careful for page size are they meant to. I am so glad that to share this book and i am excited to know that there are so many of you that want to make one too. Regardless, they are some of the most beautiful pages i have come across. Tips for how to make a quiet book, including lots of quiet book patterns and ideas. A diy dry erase book from all for the boys outdoor inspired nature for kids isnt this cool felt quiet book pattern. And she includes a pattern and instructions for most if not all of her quiet book pages. So many felt board ideas for boys monkeys on the bed, truck, boy faces, stop light. Crochet ideas that youll love how to bind a quiet book. Pattern and tutorial includes a title page plus six activity pages to keep little fingers busy and quiet. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Quiet book boys about a year and a half ago, i was looking around at quiet books for my daughter. Normally quiet book for toddlers are approximately about 8. At the suggestion of my niece, i am making a quiet book for my grandson in alaska. I made the under the sea book and the to the zoo book.
Its often used for special times, like church, when you need to keep children happy and quiet. The circle skirt was officially born in the 1950s and evolved from the emerging postwar styles, starting with christian diors. Quiet book pattern directory one of the things that can be most helpful when making your own quiet book is a template. I remember a pink dress with yellow buttons inside. Each pattern has easy clear instructions on how to tackle each page in no time. If you are making a quiet book for the first time, i highly recommend this book. Quiet book soft toy for girl and boy, developmental activity. Ive used the socks, banana split, and treasure box. Some of the best quiet book pages though, in my opinion, are on imagine our life.
Quiet books also known as busy books are one of the best inventions ever. The circle skirt was officially born in the 1950s and evolved from the emerging postwar styles, starting with christian diors new look, and soon became widely popular. Sewing crafts toys how to bind a quiet book sew much to create quiet books list of quiet book patterns pictures and quiet book patterns ideas trimatrix management consulting inc. Sew modern kids sewing patterns for boys, girls and babies. She hand sews her quiet book pages, which is more hardcore than i would ever attempt to be. How to make a quiet book includes 11 inside pages all no sew. A quiet book sometimes referred to as a busy book is a collection of pages with activities for kids. Quiet book zoo animals pdf pattern, soft book for toddlers felt pattern. Disney princess quiet book with pattern girl loves glam. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking. I wasnt really thrilled with any of the ones you can buy, and the homemade ones looked.
Sep 02, 2016 quiet book for kidbusy book for kidthe first book abc 1ideas for the first book abcabc busy book duration. Diy quiet books, baby quiet book, felt quiet books, baby crafts, felt crafts, silent book, sensory book, quiet book patterns, fidget quilt. Ive done severl simple shapes i think children will enjoy and turned them intopuzzle card. They are basically activity books that are made of all soft quiet materials like felt. Jan 01, 20 20 thoughts on a year of quiet book pages 2012 angela january 2, 20 at 00.
Check out our quiet book patterns selection for the very best in unique or custom. Thanks sew much,mother templates and ideas are terrific. 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. How to make a quiet book the no sew way start here. I started making a quiet book for each of my boys back in september 2012. On bus or train trips, during wedding ceremonies, or whenever silence is required, keep your child entertained with a homemade felt activity book. Felt quiet books are easy to sew and fun to play with. Saving this for quiet book ideas, which im currently making for my niece. Dolls house quiet book pattern and tutorial rebecca page.
Abc quiet book pages this blog uses affiliate links. I would like to make a quiet book for my granddaughter. Patterns, techniques, articles, blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew. I came across their patterns on etsy and it was the first quiet book i had ever attempted. Sewing patterns freefree sewingpinwheelssewing projects for beginnerssewing tutorialssewing craftssewing hacksdiy craftssewing for kids. Quiet book activity ideas for girls and quiet book activities for boys too. It seems like another quiet book requirement is a lacing and tying page.
The patterns were very easy to follow and the instructions in the books really helped to get the pages put together. This is without doubt the most stunning quiet book i have ever seen. On the left is a simple potato head body which can be dressed with all the different accessories stored in the pocket on the right. Sorry i dont know of a pattern i totally forgot about that book i had. My youngest just turned one, so he is a little young for it yet, but he still loves playing with it. I have always wanted to make a quiet book so this year for my toddlers 2nd birthday i made her one. Activities for boys book activities crafts for kids felt crafts fabric crafts quiet book tutorial diy quiet books custom book busy book.
In hindsight, i should have made two alphabet pages, one for each of the boys books because these pages have been the most popular by far. So often children are in need of a little quiet entertainment. It is still holding up well despite a few missing apple loose pieces. Amanda is an energetic mother of three rowdy boys, owner of a dog named chaco, and is the wife of a wannabe fisherman named jake. I was impressed how neat and professional each page looked when it was finished. Hatch the egg quiet book activity page quiet book, quiet. She spends her mornings running the foothills by her home for fun and the rest of the day chasing around her kids also, for fun. I know there was other stuff but i dont remember what. Jan 05, 20 i want to say thank you for sharing your patterns. He is autistic and some of his favorite activities are sorting, counting and dressing.
Today im sharing some of the cutest and most original free quiet book patterns ive found online and each of them has a printable template. Best educational toys for toddlers, early learning toy for boys and girls. They were intended to be christmas presents, but, frankly, i was just too excited to wait until christmas. Theyre felt books full of activities to keep children entertained and busy during car rides, airplane rides, and even during church. Quiet books are the perfect tool to keep little ones happy, practice their motor skills, and of course, quiet. The other one has small strings that keep the parts from getting lost as well as a zipper to keep everything inside as well as more variety in the book s activities. Templates or patterns give you something to work with and can make planning your quiet book and cutting out shapes a lot easier. Hi, just wondering if you have any idea until what age kids enjoy quiet books. Before i even started making the quiet books, i knew that an alphabet page was a given since both boys love everything abc related.
Now i could have used the sewing machine to make this quiet book but for some reason i am totally not in the mood to sew much of anything lately. Such a clever design which will delight all children and it makes a perfect present for boys and girls alike. I have incredibly talented friends and i cant wait for you to check out what they have to offer. This is the bestmost complicated quiet book i have found. A good quiet book can keep your little one busy for hours. Welcome to the first post ever on the quiet book blog. Whether its church or another event, todays project will definitely help keep those little fingers and minds.
The ultimate guide about quiet books combines everything you will ever need to know in one place. The template for this page is now available in my book quiet book patterns. Quiet book for kidbusy book for kidthe first book abc 1ideas for the first book abcabc busy book duration. Today is a momentous day, the quiet book sewalong is finished. Activities in the books may include shape matching, pretend play, numbersletters and others. A free sewing pattern for a quiet book with pinwheels that snap on and off the quiet book page. How to make a quiet book includes 11 inside pages all. Quiet book soft toy for girl and boy, developmental activity for toddler quiet book soft toy for girl and boy, developmental activity for toddler, educational toys for toddlers ready to ship in business days in the book of 8 pages mastering a textile book, your baby.
Ive been having a blast sharing my patterns with you. Quiet book patterns baby patterns transportation activities paper pieced quilt patterns learn to count baby christmas gifts felt quiet books toddler books infant activities. Holidaythemed quiet book pages like this easter quiet book page are especially fun to enjoy. One of the things that can be most helpful when making your own quiet book is a template. Sew an easter egg hunt quiet book page with this free pattern. I also love seeing what youve made with my patterns.
The idea of this book is taken from irina sorokina. List of quiet book patterns pictures and quiet book patterns ideas trimatrix management consulting inc. Thank you so much for your wonderful quiet book ideas. It is a much handled book and was well worth the make. Quiet book boys with images felt quiet books, toddler. I will always treasure the quiet books i have made for my kids and hope they. I was happy to hear that several of you plan on making one. I decided to start this site after all of the interest and questions ive gotten on my family blog about the quiet book i made last year. Sew a family photo page, unicorn braiding page, apple tree page, shape matching page, buckles page, and shoe tying page using felt and other fun supplies. Nov 20, 2015 disney princess quiet book with pattern. The 11 best quiet book ideas for kids the eleven best. If you are interested in having this or order a quiet book contact me at. All patterns are now available by download in the howdoesshe store here.
This secret project has been over a year in the making. What to make for boys this year for christmas presents is no longer the question. Amy from serving pink lemonade shares templates for the pages she included in the quiet books she made each page features some sort of activity or manipulation to keep small hands busy and children quiet in church, in the car, in a waiting room, etc. Overall, ive shared 43 quiet book patterns with you since i started. How to sew quiet book pages basic assembly info pages are 9x9 designs done on 9x12 sheets which leaves space for the grommets and rings. What a great book and so generous of you to share it for free. Jan 10, 2011 it seems like another quiet book requirement is a lacing and tying page. Sew a fun and entertaining craft for kids with this quiet book free pattern. Full of original ideas and includes a cd to print off templates. The dolls house quiet book is a quiet book pattern in the form of a dolls house. I made about 24 quiet book spreads, two of which were little books on their. Both are adorable and my two at the time toddlers loved them. I used to recommend the apache for a cheap laminator, but it does not laminate the thicker pouches very well i have fount out.
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. I purchased it to make quiet books for my grandson and granddaughter. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. So i finally finished my big project i have been working on. Crochet ideas that youll love how to bind a quiet book sew much to create quiet books see more.
The best part, they are super easy to recreate and if you can sew a semistraight line, you are officially in the quiet book club. The dolls house quiet book is quiet book pattern that is sure to inspire imaginative not to mention, quiet but fun play. We are going to start trying for a baby towards the end of this year and this is exactly the type of thing i hope to create for when our own little one eventually comes along. You can see the love that went into its creation in every page.