Quiet Book \ˈkwī-ət 'book\ n. a set of fabric activity pages bound together with the intent of instilling calmness and restful playtime for babies and toddlers in the event of the numberless boring adult occasions that require a hushed atmosphere.I've always wanted to sew a quiet book, but never wanted to invest the long, tedious hours it takes to make one. However, the ladies at church expressed an interest in making them for next big sewing project. We decided to meet once a month and work on two activity pages at a time.
To prepare for our first class, I sewed the mock up quiet book you see here, compiled a 13-page list of instructions and patterns (available for free download below), and purchased all the materials needed for a "Quiet Book Kit". I decided that we would have a better turn out if we made ready-made kits available for purchase. Not to mention it saves on cost. I admit that making the kits was a ton of work, but well worth it... I know that making them available lowered the intimidation factor for the ladies, and we did have a better turnout as a result. Fortunately, with Memorial Day sales and Joann's coupons, I was able to keep the kits under $10.
We met for the first time last night and everyone was able to complete the first two pages in about two hours. Last night my home was buzzing with 10 women and their sewing machines. We had so much fun!
Here are the 12 pages :
"Match My Colors"
"Snap Me on My Shapes" and "Feely Fingers"
"Call Me" and "Put Your Hand in My Mitten"
"Dress Me" and "Tuck Me into Bed" 
"Traffic Light" and "Lace the Football"
"Zip the Tee Pee" and "What Time is It?"
"Button on My Flowers"
Here is a quiet book kitFollow the link below to view and download the quiet book instructions and templates. Compiled, written and illustrated by me. Feel free to make as many quiet books for personal use or to sell, but please do not sell the actual pattern. It is intended for use by everyone free of charge. Thank you!
♥,
Jodell
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15 comments:
So cute! Do you have any extra kits that you would like to sell?
Annette V.
My mom made the same books for me and my siblings growing up, and has made one for Ethne too. The activities in mine are almost identical to yours, and mine was made 25 years ago. These quiet books are awesome. All the other moms will be jealous of you.
You are fantastic. I have played around with inventing a pattern, but why re-invent the wheel? I might change the "girlie" stuff to something sports related maybe.
So fun!! My mom made me one a MILLION years ago, and some of the pages are the same. When my kids were little, I replicated a few of them for theirs. It is so wonderful to see it here as well. What a wonderful thing!!
I can't wait to make one too. I have so many projects though. I will do one I love it. You are just too creative.
Thank you thank you! I wanted to make one as a gift, but many of the patterns I found did not have my favorite pages from when I was a kid. Thank you for including so many good pages!
Too cute!! I love it!
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This is wonderful!! I've been wanting to make these forever, too!
I have been looking for a pattern like this for a long time. We had a few of these growing up to use during church and we loved them. Your pattern is so cute. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing! I think I'll start making this now a few pages at a time and either give it to a friend with kids or by the time I finish I'll probably have kids! Lol Thanks so much!
Thanks! this is the best!
I found your blog googling for a quiet book pattern. What a fantastic find! I'm loving just looking at your blog, let alone the amazing resource it is. You are one talented woman! Hope you don't mind me peeking in and again.
Mary
Portland, Oregon
Thank you! Thank you! Your hard work and time is so appreciated!
Thanks!
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