Learning the difference between small medium and big has never been more adorable then these cute fabric nesting dolls. Join us every monday for a new page of our 26 activities ultimate felt quiet book. Perhaps because they were young, the pages got all twisted together. Jan 04, 2016 this is a tutorial on how to make a quiet book. I made a quiet book earlier in the year for my niece, unfortunately putting it together was a last minute job so i didnt get the chance for photos. Dec 20, 2015 ten simple no sew quiet book pages that can be cut and assembled in just three days. Today is a momentous day, the quiet book sewalong is finished. Everything you need to make a quiet book for yourself or as a gift. Make sure to pin the center strip and velcro tab securely.
Take the piece you want for the inside of the book and sew 2 button holes side by side wherever your quiet book pages are going to be attached. Pin all the layers together around the edge of the fabric. 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. See more ideas about quiet book patterns, felt quiet books and felt books.
Check out how to make a quiet book and all the other pages. Each page shows something that starts with the corresponding letter. 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. If you are new to making quiet books or busy books with felt, this is a great place to start. Abc quiet book pages and next comes l hyperlexia resources. These pattern pieces and tutorials will be always be available, so feel free to join in whenever you can. I believe creative play doesnt have to be overwhelming, messy or time consuming. Diy quiet book for the craftyimpaired no sewing machine required.
Match the shapes quiet book book pages, preschool, kids rugs, shapes. These no sew quiet books are so easy to make and i just so grateful for all the comments and emails i get on them from parents and grandparents who cant sew but now can also make their little ones one of these no sew quiet books. Once you have all of the pages, lay them together and sew them all down the spine about 12 inch in using doubledup thread. Magischer vogel 6 seiten mini quiet book jollydesigns. Welcome to my third post in the indepth guide to joining the quiet book pages together. In depth guide to joining quiet book pages part three of. Sep 01, 2009 diy quiet book the crafting chicks this diy quiet book is an adorable way to occupy tots and babies see how to do it below. Make an old fashioned fabric book, all pages stitched together. How to bind a quiet book sew much to create quiet books.
Sew a fun and entertaining craft for kids with this quiet book free pattern. Stitch an insert on the side of the page with holes to string the pages together, or. Reminds me of my grandma she made us each a quiet book and has made them for my kids as well. Wrap it around the pages, gluing it to the first and last pages. I havent finished yet but about getting all the pages together as a book really confuses me. Im sure there is a better way to do this, which i will experiment with on future books. 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. End all be all to quiet books quiet book pages with patterns and templates.
We have a special guest post today a tutorial for a no sew quiet book. To see how i sewed together my pages, read this post. I never found anything that was as sturdy as i wanted or had the types of pages i was. The child is entertained with the activities in the book. Quiet books are great projects to make for your own little ones or to give as gifts. Youre sure to find a great idea here for your next quiet book page. Googoogaga, activity soft and fun book, large quiet busy book from cloth and felt, the best soft books for babies, handcrafted, 10 bright pages, nontoxic. The match the fruit and pack the fruit page should be in the center of the book next to each other. The idea behind the group quiet book project is that each person massproduces one quiet book page, then you all get together and swap pages, so everyone gets a lovely collection of unique of pages. Apple picking no sew quiet book page powerful mothering. How to make a quiet book for your toddler intentional by grace. Use the same template you used to mark the holes on the quiet book. Once shes all stuffed, just draw a line of glue along the gap and stick her together.
A few were created to go together in 2page spreads. How to make a quiet book from your own design make a cloth activity book that will keep your toddler quietly occupied when you need a few peaceful moments. I wont keep you in suspense any longer the key to the genius binding is d rings and binder. How to assemble quiet book pages before binding my craft. For binding, i sew pages together 23 at a time into little groupings i.
With the grommet design i can always add more pages later. 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 loved picking out all the different fabrics, felt, beads and other materials that would go into making this awesome quiet book. I tied it loosely so the pages would be able to turn. But i remember having a page similar to this in my growingup quiet book. How to assemble quiet book pages before binding my craft s. No sew quiet book patterns and next comes l hyperlexia. Here is a look back at the quiet book pages i completed in 2011. Now with right sides together, and the stiff pellon on top, sew the cover pieces together leaving a space to turn it right side out. For this theme, youll need 15 pages including the front and back covers, using both sides of. This post will describe how to put your pages from part 1, part 2, and part 3 together. Howto felt quiet book amy not only shows you her darling quiet book, but gives you links to the supply list and free printable templates. 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. I approximated the first one, and then used it as a guide for the rest.
I used to recommend the apache for a cheap laminator, but it does not laminate the thicker pouches very well i have fount out. Thank you for posting all of your quite book pages. Inspiration for your next great quiet book page without sewing. When all pages are finished, place right sides together, sew using 14 seam around the edge leaving a 3 opening on the bottom. Dress up mini quiet book if you are overwhelmed by the idea of creating a whole huge book, just make a mini version of your favorite pages. Once you have bound the perimeters of all your quiet book pages, you are ready to bind it all together. Finally, on day three, you assemble the pages into an actual quiet book. If you want to do this simply put eyelets or grommets on one side of your page. To bind all pages together, you need two long strips of fabric right sides sewn together then turned inside out. Tons of incredible, beautiful quiet book pages at this amazing site. I thought this was a great opportunity to make him a quiet book. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Nov 05, 2011 there are a million ways to sew a quiet book cover, but this tutorial covers ha. The buttons, ric rac, and cording are all from riley blakes sew together line of trims and buttons.
I chose this amount because it worked with the blank margins i allowed for while sewing the pages together. Well, here are all my secrets, sources, and sewing tips from the quiet book i debuted a few weeks ago. The handles and buckle strap should be two pieces sewn together to make them strong enough to hold the whole book. The book can be called a busy book or a toddler quiet book either way it is a hit with all 3 of my kids. Well, turning baby clothes into a quiet book is another one. Make pages with eyelets to file the pages in a binder, or. Id just planned on making one book and then before i knew it i had enough pages to put together three quiet books. The quiet book template for this page can be downloaded here. I then made three holes in the side of each page so i could put binder rings through to hold all the pages together. This is the best tutorial youll ever need to make a quiet book from embroidery library.
I already posted a four part series on how i created my quiet book cover and posted two sides of one of my finished quiet book pages colorful animals and applique animals, but now i want to give you an indepth look at how i joined my quiet book pages together. Now its time to put it all together and complete the project. Before i even started making the quiet books, i knew that an alphabet page was a given since both boys love everything abc related. Looking for some fabulous ideas for your next felt quiet book page. This final post will go over how to attach the grommets to your finished page so you can put it in a binder or your quiet book cover. If you love to sew and you have a blog, i would love to offer you the quiet book printables for free if you want to put a tutorial on your blog for making a cloth version. Almost six months later, i havent made another quiet book because sam still loves playing with this one. Nosew quiet book in progress by melissa february 14, 2012 4 comments there are times though they fall few and far between when i hit on an idea so amazing that i think i might be a genius.
Oct 29, 2012 sewing quiet books, how to bind it all together. Quiet book pages from january through june imagine our life diy quiet book patterns. So yes, i prepared all of the pages first, before putting the whole book together. Ive started making a quiet book, you know for kids and it has different pages made out of fabric and felt. The 3 day no sew quiet book is a collection of 10 quiet book patterns that are easy enough to cut, glue, and assemble from start to finish in just three days. Because making a quiet book should not be time consuming nor should it be a lot of hard work. Its the most efficient way to purchase supplies, and also an efficient use of skill and time. This quiet book page is especially a great fine motor activity for my toddler. Remember the days before smart phones, when kids had good ole fashioned fun. Stack and match your quiet book pages based on how they will fit together best. Here is a little tutorial on how i sew up my final quiet book pages.
Hi, in this video i am going to show you how to prepare quiet book pages before binding. Our quiet book pages today are a fun camping scene, with a bird in a nest, flowers, and a camper in a tent. Felt quiet books are easy to sew and fun to play with. Join our sewalong flickr group and post your photos, comment and see what other members are sewing as we go. I began looking for a quiet book that i could just purchase for her around christmas. How to assemble quiet book pages diy quiet books, baby quiet book, felt quiet. Before we went to florida on vacation last month i really wanted to make a quiet book for carter to play with on the plane. Your preschooler will enjoy hours of creative fun with a fascinating quiet book of his own. We have also created a video of the whole quiet book put together. Sew twothree button holes on one side of page, and then use shoelaces for the loops, or. So two red sheets to sew the train onto and then two red sheets to go on the back and finish it off. I used binder rings to hold all the pages together. Ive helped the less crafty of moms make fun pages for their kids to save money and create something memorable for their kids a keepsake from their childhood. I didnt start working on them until september, so im proud i created 19 pages.
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. Note the lower right section where i placed two vertical pins with about 4 inches in between. Now with right sides together, and the stiff pellon on top, sew the cover pieces together. Mar 04, 2010 take the piece you want for the inside of the book and sew 2 button holes side by side wherever your quiet book pages are going to be attached. Sew an easter egg hunt quiet book page with this free pattern. This is the order i used, the first page mentioned is the top page, the page after the slash. We used fabric from riley blakes scenic route fabric line. Today ill show you how to prepare quiet book pages, how to make them stiff. Quiet book qb is a toy which helps development of childrens fine motor skills. The ones that can sew a wedding dress and twelve halloween costumes in about 30 minutes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Today we have for you 8 ideas for quiet books pages designed just for little boys. A collection of felt quiet book pages including templates and tutorials.
And whats also interesting for the parents is the fact that the name fits the effect of the toy perfectly. In this post, ill be showing you how to put all your pages together and bind them into your finished quiet book. By now you should have all your activity quiet book pages and photo album pages ready. To put the book together i poked holes in the felt and threaded a piece of string through each hole. Templates or patterns give you something to work with and can make planning your quiet book and cutting out shapes a lot easier. How to make a diy quiet book national sewing circle. If your pages are a different size youll have to modify accordingly. So far, weve made 12 pages 6 front and back pages for a quiet book. Hi, this is the last part of quiet book binding tutorial and in this video i am going to show you how to bind the back cover.
This secret project has been over a year in the making. I used clear plastic and sewed it on top of the colored part of the page be sure to tuck some together at the bottom to leave a wide opening at the top for little hands to fit inside. Ive always been intrigued by the idea of a quiet book, but with the endless number of projects in my queue, i hadnt started one myself yet. For my quiet book binding on the pages, i stitched around the edge of the pages together using a zigzag stitch.
Add 2 ribbon or bias loops to string pages together, or. Afterwards we will also go over some minor issues i came across while making my pages and how to fix them. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Stitch an insert on the side and stitch the inserts to the pages. See more ideas about quiet book tutorial, binding quiet book and busy book.
Creating a cover to bind all of the quiet book pages together. Let me start out this post by addressing you amazing crafters out there you know who you are. A quiet book jenny s quiet book craft course publishers on. Diy quiet book for the craftyimpaired no sewing machine. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. The last post went over how to put your page together. After the success of my first no sew quiet book i made for my daughters 2nd birthday almost a year and a half i have made another one. This is the last in 3 tutorials on how to assemble a quiet book. Place the following pages back to back with wrong sides together.
One of the things that can be most helpful when making your own quiet book is a template. Holidaythemed quiet book pages like this easter quiet book page are especially fun to enjoy. Thanks for tuning in for the second day of quiet book pages. I found 06 month sizes worked best to fit on the page. The 3 day no sew quiet book patterns and next comes l. Dec 03, 2012 there are some crafts which you should be warned ahead of time can be really addictive. You can find book panels like this one i made the twas the night before christmas at craftfabric stores. On bus or train trips, during wedding ceremonies, or whenever silence is required, keep your child entertained with a homemade felt activity book.
Jede seite in diesem beschaftigungsbuch erregt eine phantasie. 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. In depth guide to joining quiet book pages part one of. 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. We teamed up with chickabug, and have created, quite possibly, the most darling quiet book ever. I had a question though the directions for each page say to use for example 4 red sheets for the train pages. The thickness of the polyester batting i use is about 1 cm.
My two fabric strips were 18 inches long and about 6 inches wide. Learn how to make your own diy quiet book with felt pages complete with eyelet holes to easily secure all of the pages together ashley hough shows you how. How to make your own no sew quiet book red tricycle. Placing two very fluffy pages together might cause an overlyhigh bump in your book. All patterns are now available by download in the howdoesshe store here. I couldnt find pellon here in australia so i used a thick calico, and stitched it together to make the pages. If you are making quiet books for more than one child in the same house, make duplicates of pages that you think might be ones they fight over. You can use a combination of grommets, binder rings, ribbon. And subscribe with us so you never miss a new book page.
Im participating in a quiet book page swap with some other crafty moms in my area. This post will describe how to put your pages from part 1, part 2, and part 3 together, and then how to bind them in a nice book. Doing so allows you to swap pages in and out or from book to book. During the quiet book page idea finding process i fell in love with some additional pages that we didnt assign out to anyone in the group mostly because they were too time intensive to ask someone to make nine of them but i decided to go ahead and. Finish off your adorable quiet book pages with a nice binding. Here is an example of the dress up page as a mini quiet book. It also allows you to add to the book in case you want to make the quiet book bigger.
Cut a piece of felt to cover the spine and sew it around the edges using embroidery thread. Does this make the book too thick when you put all the pages together. Dec 01, 2011 the book is held together with grommets and book binder rings. Pattern and tutorial includes a title page plus six activity pages to keep little fingers busy and quiet.