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How to make a quiet book: a guide to making one of your own.

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I started making a quiet book for each of my boys back in September 2012.  They were intended to be Christmas presents, but, frankly, I was just too excited to wait until Christmas.

I have also made a mini quiet book as a Christmas gift for a friend's son, but that one was a lot less detailed and was easier to make overall.

So when I posted pictures of the quiet books on my personal Facebook page, the responses were overwhelming. Soon I had friends asking me, "How do I make a quiet book?"

Well, here are my tips, tricks, and suggestions for how to make a quiet book , including lots of quiet book ideas  to inspire you!

There's also a free printable quiet book planner  that you can grab a copy of to help you plan out the pages you want to make.

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How to Make a Quiet Book Tip #1: Look for Inspiration Quiet Book Ideas

The first thing that I did was to browse the internet for some ideas.

You can start by browsing my quiet book pages or my ABC quiet book pages .

  • 30 Easy No Sew Printable Patterns
  • 10 Easy No Sew Christmas Themed Printable Patterns
  • Dress Up Minion Page with Free Printable Pattern
  • Owl Puzzle Page
  • Counting Shapes Page
  • Dump Truck Page
  • Dinosaur Taggy Page
  • Guitar Page
  • Ribbon Pulling Page
  • Piano Page with Free Printable Pattern
  • Letter G Page
  • Letter F Page
  • Letter E Page
  • Letter D Page
  • Letter C Page
  • Letter B Page
  • Letter A Page
  • ABC & Spelling Pages
  • Pirate Pages
  • Little Town Pages
  • Telephone Pages
  • Jingle Music Note Page
  • Apple and Worm Page
  • Flower Puzzle Page
  • Dress Up Penguin Page
  • Lion Taggy Page
  • Build a Caterpillar Page
  • Fractions Page
  • Xylophone Page
  • Number Train Pages

Then follow my  quiet book board  on Pinterest where I pin lots of amazing quiet book ideas.

How to make a quiet book guide with lots of quiet book ideas for kids And Next Comes L

Some of the best quiet book pages though, in my opinion, are on Imagine Our Life .  She hand sews her quiet book pages, which is more hardcore than I would ever attempt to be.  Regardless, they are some of the most beautiful pages I have come across.  And she includes a pattern and instructions for most (if not all) of her quiet book pages.

Another blog that has some quiet book page templates is Serving Pink Lemonade .  Her pages are a lot more simple than the ones on Imagine our Life, but they are still pretty nice.

How to Make a Quiet Book Tip #2: Play Into Your Child's Interests

Think about your child's interests and think about how you can incorporate those interests into a quiet book page.  For instance, J enjoyed playing with letters and spelling words.  So I made two quiet book pages that had individual letters of the alphabet on velcro and a pocket filled with three letters words for him to practice spelling.  Another example would be the number train I had made for the mini quiet book.  The little boy it was made for loved trains, so it just made sense to include a train page.

How to Make a Quiet Book Tip #3: Consider Your Child's Age

Depending on the age of your child, you may want to consider the following:

  • Exclude small pieces that might present a choking hazard
  • Design pages that practice developmentally appropriate skills (e.g., buttoning buttons, zipping zippers, etc.)
  • Make pages that can grow with the child
  • Make the size of the finished quiet book appropriate for the age of your child (e.g., smaller book for smaller toddlers like the mini quiet books I made for Garrett  or  Emma ) or for its intended purpose (e.g., smaller book for use in the car or at doctor's office)
  • Design pages that represent real life activities and skills (e.g., brushing teeth, setting the table, brushing hair)
  • Include pieces that crinkle or rattle or jingle

How to Make a Quiet Book Tip #4: Plan Out Your Quiet Book Pages Before You Sew

Sketch out the pages that you want to make, marking what colors the pieces will be or what supplies you will need for each page.  Or print off any templates that you may find on the internet.  

I was terrible at this step.  I am more of a spontaneous crafter so there were times when I didn't have the supplies on hand and had to put the page on hold until I got the necessary piece.  Or I decided to make pages that were completely different than the ones that I had sketched.

Other considerations while planning your book:

  • Your budget for the project (if you have one)
  • How big do you want the book to be?
  • How many pages do you want to make?
  • What fabrics do you want to use?
  • How do you want to make them?  Sewn by hand?  Sewn with a machine?  Hot glue?  Or a combination?

How to Make a Quiet Book Tip #5: Collect the Needed Supplies

After you have sketched out your pages, you will have a better idea of how many zippers you need or how much velcro you need, etc.  You'll also know what colors of fabric you need.  Purchase what you don't have so that you can have everything ready. Here are some suggestions for supplies that you may need:

  • Felt sheets
  • Sewing machine 
  • Hot glue gun (for the no sew route!)

How to Make a Quiet Book Tip #6: How to Assemble the Quiet Book Pages

I found it helpful to cut out the pieces and organize them onto the page.  This step allows you to see how it will look when it is sewn together.  It also allows you the flexibility to make changes to the design before anything is actually sewn.

How to Make a Quiet Book Tip #7: Be Prepared. Making a Quiet Book is Time Consuming...and Addicting!

Perhaps one of the most surprising things about making a quiet book was how time consuming it actually was.  I spent the better half of 2.5-3 months cutting, sewing, assembling, and even dreaming of quiet book pages!  So don't say I didn't warn you!

Also, I found that designing and sewing new quiet book pages became somewhat addicting.  I just wanted to make more, more, more.  Like I said, I started to dream about new quiet book pages.  

My Final Suggestions for Making a Quiet Book

Here is my final list of tips and suggestions:

  • Use binder rings to put your book together.  Doing so allows you to swap pages in and out or from book to book.  It also allows you to add to the book in case you want to make the quiet book bigger.
  • 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.  I should have made an alphabet page for K's book since he always wants to play with the one in J's book.  It causes fights and tears almost every single time.
  • Put a handle on the spine.  Both of the boys love being able to carry their own book around.
  • Make a velcro or magnetic closure for the book so that it closes up nicely.  K loves to play with the closure over and over.
  • Put your child's name on the front cover if you are making quiet books for more than one child.  That way they know whose is whose.
  • Plan out the order for the pages in the book, especially if sewing pages back to back.
  • You don't have to be an amazing sewer.  My sewing was rushed and sub-par in many places, but that did not detract in any way from the enjoyment those pages still brought to my children.  They don't care if you can't sew straight or that you used thread that didn't match the fabric.  I have also seen quiet book pages made entirely using a glue gun!
  • Finally, have fun!  They are a lot of work, but totally worth it.  They make an amazing keepsake for little ones and will keep them busy for many hours.

Get Your Copy of the Free Quiet Book Planning Guide Below

Planning out a quiet book doesn't have to be complicated or overwhelming! Use the free quiet book planning guide to make things easier!

To get a copy of this printable guide, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable guide

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DIY Felt Quiet Book – Free Printable Pattern

July 9, 2020 by Laura 6 Comments

Last Updated on July 29, 2020

Learn how to make this sweet little DIY felt quiet book with a free printable pattern! This is a beginner-friendly project with simple sewing instructions. Quiet books are a great resource for helping little ones with fine motor skills, and they’re quiet! Who’s with me in wishing that all toys with sirens and loud noises be banished from the earth?! 😀 

Make this simple DIY felt quiet book with tutorial and free printable pattern. Help your toddlers with fine motor skills, colour recognition and counting with some easy to sew quiet book pages. Beginner friendly quiet book pattern.

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I made this quiet book a few years ago for a friend. I recently found all the pattern pieces and I wanted to share them here for free!

This isn’t exactly a comprehensive DIY tutorial. Because this project is from a while back I don’t have pictures of the process. But I’d rather share this free quiet book pattern with incomplete instructions rather than not share it at all.

It should be fairly intuitive to assemble if you have some sewing experience but I’ll do my best to describe each page.

PLEASE READ: Disclaimer. There are beads and buttons sewn into this DIY felt quiet book. Make sure they are very secure or omit them altogether if your toddler has the strength to rip them out. They could be a choking hazard. Please supervise use of the book if you do include the beads and buttons.

DIY Felt Quiet Book

The idea behind quiet books is that they are tactile and interactive for toddlers to explore. So be sure you use a variety of different materials for little hands to discover.

Make sure you print the pattern at 100%. For this book I cut out 4 ‘pages’ on the fold.

*note: I get all my wool blend felt from this shop .*

**another note: If you love crafting with felt, check out my many posts in the Felt Crafts section .**

Each page gets made individually then layered with another page and stitched all around the edges to contain the wrong side of the page.

For the cover page, I cut out the first initial, J in this case, of the name of the child the book was for. Then I stitched a layer of super-soft minky fabric to fill in the initial. The minky is so soft to stroke!

Free quiet book cover page

Free Quiet Book Pages

The ladybug page is very simple. Stitch the bug body to the page and use some mixed buttons for the spots.

Felt ladybug page in a quiet book DIY

The strawberry is double-layered. On the top layer, I stitched some seed beads very securely to mimic strawberry seeds. Then added the backing layer and stitched it halfway down on the page. I added a little butterfly under the bottom half of the strawberry.

Make a peek-a-boo strawberry page for this DIY quiet book

This next page incorporates a few different skills. It encourages counting, shape and colour recognition as well as developing fine motor skills.

At the bottom of the page, stitch down one small square, triangle and circle, in different colours, and catch the end of a thin cord in the stitching. You may even want to tie a knot in the end of the cord before stitching it in to ensure it can’t slip out again.

Thread each cord with a different number, colour and size of beads.

Then stitch the matching shape at the other end of the page, catching the ends of the cords.

Make a counting and geometric shapes page for this free quiet book pattern

For the pear page, cut out two pears and use a blanket stitch to edge the inside of the holes. Machine stitch the two layers of pear all around the edges.

Cut out two caterpillars and stitch them together with the end of a length of ribbon sandwiched between them.

Stitch the leaf and stem to the page, then position the pear with the other end of the caterpillar ribbon coming out the top and machine stitch it right down the center.

The idea is that the two pear halfs are movable so that the caterpillar can be easily threaded through the holes.

Make a cute caterpillar nibbling on a pear for a quiet book

This sun page is nice and simple too. 🙂

Stitch the sun circle down to the middle of the page. I made mine a little fancy with embroidery, but you don’t have to do that.

Punch 16 holes around the sun. A good hole-puncher should do the trick, but test it out on some scrap felt first.

Take 8 lengths of different ribbons. I used ribbons with metallic threads so they would be interesting to touch and also sparkly like the sun!

Tie a knot in one end and thread a bead onto the ribbon. Feed the ribbon through one punched hole, under the sun center and back up through the opposite punched hole. Add a bead and tie a knot.

The ribbons can now be pulled from end to end and the beads run along the lengths too.

Make a sun and ribbon quiet book page to help develop fine motor skills

Lastly I made this hot air balloon page.

I decorated the balloon with interesting metallic and scratchy ribbon and embroidered ric rac. Then stitched the balloon down and stuffed it lightly so it would pop off the page.

Make an air balloon for this DIY Quiet book

To finish off, I stitched the (brown) cover page to the (green) strawberry and ladybug page.

Then the (tan) pear page to the (blue) sun and balloon page. 

Then layer and stitch a ‘binding’ seam down the center of everything.

That’s it! These are basic pages, but still so fun for kids to play with.

Toddlers will love playing with this easy to sew quiet book. Use the free quiet book pattern and beginner friendly techniques to make a fun new toy

If you’re looking for more free quiet book patterns and ideas, I rounded up 45 templates and pages in this post .

Again, you can grab this pattern by clicking here .

Happy sewing!

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September 21, 2022 at 4:21 pm

Your ideas and work are lovely. My only concern is the use of buttons and beads in a project aimed at children under the age of 3 . These can be broken off and can cause a choking hazard.

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September 26, 2022 at 9:17 am

Hi Jean, Yes that’s true. It would be at the discretion of the crafter to decide if the child in question is likely to to hurt themselves with certain elements of the book. Beads and buttons can just be left out if that’s the case. Or the child should be supervised while they play with the book. Thanks for reading!

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December 25, 2021 at 2:40 am

Thank You so much for sharing, You have just done what I would do is sharing what I know and where you can get the items. You watch the blessings you recieve from doing this! Bless your heart and a big Thank You!!

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September 12, 2021 at 2:31 pm

Love the sun! Very new to this so curious what stitch you used for stitching the circle to the page? I’m guessing something on a sewing machine but which one?

September 12, 2021 at 7:19 pm

Thanks! Actually it’s hand-stitched. I just did a backstitch all the way around the perimeter, about 1/4″ from the edge. Then went back around and did a zigzag stitch. 🙂

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Quiet Book - How to Construct Pages and Cover + 10 Page Inspiration

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Introduction: Quiet Book - How to Construct Pages and Cover + 10 Page Inspiration

Quiet Book - How to Construct Pages and Cover + 10 Page Inspiration

Quiet Book (QB) is a toy which helps development of children’s fine motor skills. And what’s also interesting for the parents is the fact that the name fits the effect of the toy perfectly. The child is entertained with the activities in the book and plays quietly for a while.

I decided to make this QB for Mina's 2nd birthday as I made a similar toy for her older sister at this age. Also I find 2-3 years to be the age when kids most enjoy this type of toys. And let me just say - it was the perfect idea. Mina screamed of joy when she opened her present and started discovering all the tricks. And it works! She can actually sit down for 10 minutes and play with it without climbing the shelves or drawing on the walls!

This tutorial is actually 3 in 1. First I will tell you how to construct a QB page, then I will show you the activities in Mina's book and the last part is a detailed tutorial on the QB cover. Don't be scared of the number of steps, each page and it's activities are in a separate step but that's mostly photos.

This book is 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in), the pages are made from firm felt sheets and the fabric decorations are also from felt. The book cover is made from cotton canvas reinforced with fusible fleece. There are two bookbinding rings attached to the center of the cover and each page has 2 grommets through which the pages are attached to the rings. The tutorial for the book cover is here . And I have plenty of tutorials for kid's activities as well as other things right here .

Step 1: Constructing a Page

Constructing a Page

First, let me explain to you briefly how to construct the felt sheet page. Use 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in) felt sheets which you don't need to reinforce with fusible fleece.

After you have attached all the activities to the page, measure where the grommets will be (red dots in the picture above). Both grommets should be placed at the same distance from the edges of the page and also from the center. Then punch holes in the two places and place the grommet. (picture 1)

Put two pages wrong side together and stitch all 4 sides together about 0,5 cm / 0.2 in from the edges.(picture 2)

When the pages are stitched together, hem all 4 sides with bias tape. Your page is done. (picture 3)

Step 2: Page Inspiration - Video

Creating the activities for a Quiet Book is definitely the most fun part of the process.You can find so much inspiration online and I made a short video presenting the activities in Mina's book, so check it out and get inspired!

Step 3: Photos With Description - Front

Photos With Description - Front

And now you've watched the video let me tell you a bit more about the activities.

The front bears the letter A embroidered with the technique Amish stumpwork for which you can find an instructable here .

The flowers are made from buttons and one sew-on applique and the leaves are embroidered with straight horizontal and vertical lines that go over and under each other alternatively.

The flamenco dancer is stitched only on a part of her back, so she can be moved a little as if she was dancing.

Step 4: Collecting Fruit

Collecting Fruit

The fruit is attached to the page with hook-and-loop fastener (velcro) and can be collected into the basket. The sun is made from a mirror and it’s rays are made from different materials.

Step 5: Who Lives There?

Who Lives There?

The roof tiles move when you stroke them with your hand. The door has a tiny keyhole for the key that hands next to the door. Behind the door and the windows there are photos of the children, parents and grandparents sewn into a transparent foil.

Step 6: Dressing Up

Dressing Up

The washing machine is a spy bag – foil filled with beads that hide several tiny objects which the kids can find moving the beads away. Above the washing machine there is a cord with laundry and tiny wooden pins. The clothes can be placed on the boy to dress him.

Step 7: It’s Raining!

It’s Raining!

It’s raining colorful zippers from the cloud into the pond. The fish in the pond can be moved on the string. The butterflies can be moved, too, as they are stitched to the page only on the top.

Step 8: In the Garden

In the Garden

There’s a ladybug living in the garden. Her spots are hidden behind the zipper and can be attached to the ladybug with snap fasteners. A spider and a snail are hiding in the grass. The flowers can be unbuttoned. The pod with a golden closing is is the home of three mischievous peas.

Step 9: Mouse in the Cheese

Mouse in the Cheese

The mouse on a leather string moves through the holes in the Emmenthaler.

Step 10: On the Farm

On the Farm

The animals live behind a fence in a barn and they are finger puppets. The vegetables can be harvested in the box.

Step 11: Notes

Notes

There’s a treble staff and a bass staff. Some magnets are hidden under the staffs and some more attached to the backside of the notes, rests, flat, sharp and natural.

Step 12: Doing the Hair

Doing the Hair

The redhead’s hair can be done with the elastic bands in her pocket and hairclips. The young lady is wearing beaded necklace matching her t-shirt.

Step 13: Clip

Clip

6 straps are attached to this page, each one with a backpack clip.

Step 14: Cover - Material Needed

Cover - Material Needed

You will need:

From cotton canvas:

- 2 rectagles: WIDTH: 2x page width + 10 cm / 3.9 in (spine) + 1 cm / 0.4 in; HEIGHT: page height + 1 cm / 0.4 in In my case: 71 x 31 cm / 28 x 12.2 in

From fusible fleece:

- 2 rectangles: WIDTH: page width; HEIGHT: page height In my case: 30 x 30 cm / 11.8 x 11.8 in

- 2 rectangles (spine): WIDTH: 9 cm / 3.5 in; HEIGHT: page height In my case: 9 x 30 cm / 3.5 x 11.8 in

- 2 bookbinding rings with diameter of 5 cm / 1.97 in - 4 grommets or a thread to finish the holes with stitching - 1,5 cm / 0.6 in bias tape to cover the circumference the whole cover plus a few cm/in - in my case: 210 cm / 82.7 in - 2 stripes of the same bias tape, length 50 cm / 19.7 in

Step 15: Inner Cover

Inner Cover

Measure a stripe 10 cm / 3.9 in wide in the center of one canvas rectangle – inner side of the cover (black lines). Then place one of the fusible fleece rectangles for spine in the center of the measured stripe so that there is 0,5 cm / 0.2 in left between the edge of the fusible fleece and the edge of the stripe. Iron the spine to the canvas so it sticks in place.

Then measure the holes for the grommets. They should be in the same height as the grommets on the pages – check out measuring the grommets placement here). First mark the center of the fusible fleece lengthwise (red line) and then take the height in which the grommets should be placed (in my case 10 cm / 3.9 in) and measure 1 cm / 0.39 on each side (green dots). (picture 1)

Punch holes where you’ve marked the dots and insert grommets (picture 2) or finish the holes with stitching (pictures 3 and 4).

Insert the rings into the holes and leave the opening on the right side. (picture 5)

If you want a pocket on the inner side of the cover, now is the time to stitch it (I forgot to do that and attached it later, that’s why you won’t see it in the following pictures). (picture 6)

Step 16: Outer Cover

Outer Cover

Now take the other canvas rectangle – outer cover – and decorate it. (picture 1)

Then take the other piece of fusible fleece for the spine and iron it in the same place like you did the first one. Then take the two bigger fusible fleece rectangles, align them with the spine piece so that there’s 0,5 cm / 0.2 in between the fusible fleece and the edges of the canvas. Iron all the fusible fleece pieces. (pictures 2 and 3)

Step 17: Assembling the Cover

Assembling the Cover

Place the inner cover and outer cover wrong sides together and stitch them. (picture 1)

Then hem them with the bias tape. (pictures 2 and 3)

At both sides of the spine there should be a 0,5 cm / 0.2 in wide stripe without any fusible fleece. Stitch through both stripes. (picture 4)

Take those 2 stripes of bias tape, fold them lengthwise and stitch. Stitch each stripe to the edge of the front and back cover to make laces to close the book with. (picture 5)

Open the rings and insert the pages. (pictures 6 and 7)

That's it! I really hope I inspired you to create your own Quiet Book and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask and comment!

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How to make a quiet book (Free Patterns)

Hi Creative Mamas! I am super thrilled to share with you how to make a quiet book! This quiet book is very close to my heart because its a recreation of the book I used to play with when I was little.

When I was a child, I used to draw my own dolls . I used to give them names and make new paper clothes for them. Then, one day, I discovered that I could make flat felt dolls that resembled my paper ones. This was a huge discovery for me because fabric doesn’t break and my felt dolls would last way longer than my paper ones.

So, I made a collection of flat felt dolls. Every doll had several outfits. I used to have so much fun! Then another discovery! I made a very basic looking folder out of fabric that would hold all my felt dolls and their clothes . this was a game changer because I never ever lost a doll again!

How to make a quiet book tutorial

Today, as a grown up woman I still love making flat felt dolls, love playing dress up with them and absolutely love making a quiet book for girls to use and play with. Let me show you how to make a quiet book for girls to play dress up dolls .

What is the difference between a quiet book and a fabric book?

A quiet book is a soft book made from fabric and its typically made for children to help them learn and play . Usually we consider quiet books to be interactive, they h ave some sort of activity for kids to interact with.

A fabric book is also a soft book made out of fabric but doesn’t necessarily include an interactive activity within its pages. It can be a memory book, a fabric collage book or a mini quilted book. Possibilities are endless. Check out this step by step tutorial on how to make a fabric book using upcycled fabric. You may also be interested in this tutorial that teaches you how to make a fabric book cover.

In this post I will show you how to make a quiet book which is specifically designed for girls . Its a dollhouse quiet book and its meant for girls to get creative by changing the doll’s clothes and becoming little designers.

How to make a quiet book tutorial

For this tutorial you need 3 flat felt dolls. To make the dolls please go to How to make a doll using Doll Patterns (Free) and follow the step by step instructions.

The doll patterns are super easy to use (available in my FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY — get the password for free by filling out the form below). You just need to download the PDF patterns and follow the tutorial instructions :).

This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using this link. Please see my disclosure for more details.

Materials and Equipment

  • Sewing Machine
  • Flat Felt Doll Patterns (available in my FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY — get the password for free by filling out the form above)
  • 100 % cotton batting (I love this brand!)
  • Cotton scraps at least 12 inches by 12 inches
  • Tie dyed cotton fabric
  • Felt fabric
  • Mini Wooden pegs
  • Adhesible fusing and I am using HEAT & BOND  lite
  • Cutting mat
  • Rotary cutter
  • Fabric scissors
  • Quilting Ruler
  • Embroidery thread

How to make a Quiet Book using free doll patterns

The starting point for this quiet book tutorial is to make the flat felt dolls and a few garments first. So your starting point should look like the illustration below 🙂

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Once you have the dolls made up you can start making the quiet book 🙂

Using your rotary cutter and your cutting mat, cut 8 pieces of fabric 11 inches by 11 inches. Make sure you use your quilting ruler to ensure the panels are the correct measurements.

For this tutorial I have used:

  • 2 pieces of 100 % cotton which I have tied dyes using natural dyes. Read the tutorial here.
  • 2 pieces of upcycled 100 % cotton (pink) from my fabric stash
  • 4 pieces of 100 % wool suiting fabric which was left over from a pair of pants I have recently made

It’s important to use natural fibers since we are going to be using applique and we will use a hot iron on top of our fabrics. If we use synthetic fibers we can melt them. If you want a quick way to know what fibers are natural and which ones are not check out how to do a Fabric Burn Test here.

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Press the fabric panels flat.

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Pin 2 panels together. You will have 4 double pages in the final book.

For this tutorial I kept it super simple and I used the two tie dyed panels together, the two pink panels together and the 4 black wool panels together as well.

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Decide which double panel will be the front and back cover and sew them together with a 1/4 seam allowance. Do the same for the 2 panels which will be in the middle of the book. Press seams open.

In this case my covers are the tie dyed panels ad my middle pages are the pink cotton ones.

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For the other two double pages, sew them together but you need to leave a gap in the middle as shown in illustration below.

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Make sure you leave a big enough gap for your hand. This will be the gap that we will use to turn the book pages inside out at the end of the tutorial.

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Cut two 100 % cotton batting pieces to fit the covers and the pink double pages.

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You will quilt these panels using the quilting technique quilt as you go, which is my favorite technique for quilting! See these other quilt as you go tutorial here:

Quilt straight lines parallel to the center seam. Start from the middle and quilt towards the right. when you finish go back to the center seam and start quilting towards the left.

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The front and back covers and the middle double pages should look like these once they have been quilted. You can decide to quilt just the cover. this is up to you. I like the texture that its created by the quilting :).

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Book front and back covers :

This is a long step because we are going to be using applique to make an amazing book cover. Feel free to apply these same principles throughout the book if you wish 🙂

Using the Flat Felt Doll Patterns (available in my FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY — get the password for free by filling out the form above) and the Heat and Bond iron on adhesive, trace around the clothing pattern pieces. You can also use the girl’s body as a guide and create your own items of clothing to fir her body size.

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When using the Heat and Bond be sure to trace on the paper side of the sheet. the glue side will be in contact with the wrong side of the fabric.

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Cut around the traced shapes and place on top of the wrong side of the cotton fabric scraps.

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Place a hot non steam iron on top of paper side as shown in illustration.

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Once the fusible has been glued on the wrong side of the fabric, cut around the traced shapes.

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Cut strips of felt in contrasting colors to the book fabric panels. you need to cut 5.

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These strips will be the clothes line where we are going to hang the little applique clothes. Pin them in place making sure to cover the whole front cover.

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Place the clothe under the line to make sure that you are happy with the placement before anything is sewn or fused.

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Sew the felt strips in place using a wise zig zag stitch in matching thread.

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Cut a little rectangle from the leftover of the fused fabric scraps and place it under the clothesline. This will be the clothes peg. Remove the paper side of the iron on adhesive from the wrong side of the fabric and with a hot iron press in place. Repeat this process with all 4 pegs.

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Now do the same with the clothes. Peel away the iron on adhesive from the back of the clothes and press under the little peg.

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It’s time to stitch around the applique pieces. You need to top stitch all around them. I have used my default stitch length and my regular sewing cotton but you can use heavier top stitch cotton if you prefer. Repeat this process for all clothing pieces which have been appliqued.

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I have also used one of my sewing machine embroidery stitches. I have a Bernina and this is the blanket stitch which is part of the default fancy stitches.

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At this point the cover is completed so let’s get on with the rest of the book 🙂

Pin the felt strips which were previously cut to the right page of the double pages.

These strips will be the clothes line where we are going to hang the different items of clothing which have velcro on the back. Please note that this book pages are not made out of felt which means that the clothes with velcro will not stick to the fabric page. the clothes will only stick to the felt doll.

We will hang the clothes from the clothes lines using mini wooden pegs

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Sew in place using a wide zig zag stitch. Only sew the ends of the strip to allow the clothes line to hold the clothing pegs later on.

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We now have the four double pages and they should look like the illustration below 🙂

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It’s now time to incorporate the flat felt doll that you have created following this tutorial. For this book you will need to make 3 dolls.

Cut a piece of velcro and glue it to the left page of the double page. Use fabric glue for this step.

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Make sure the flat felt doll has velcro as well and that the sizes match.

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The three double pages should look like this.

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How to make a quiet book tutorial Recap:

By this stage you should have:

  • 3 flat felt dolls
  • 1 double page which is the front and back covers with applique
  • 3 double pages with the clothes lines and velcro applied.

How to sew the quiet book?

It’s now time to sew the quiet book together. In order to do this we need to understand how the pages are actually relating to each other. In the graphic below I have drawn a little sketch for you to refer to in case you get confused. For this quiet book Follow the following guidelines:

  • Sew the front and the back covers to a double with a gap in the middle
  • Sew the tie dyed double page to a double page with a gap in the middle.

Note that the front and back covers as well as the tie dyed double page have the batting, are quilted and have no gap in the middle.

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Using the cutting mat and the rotary cutter make sure that the edges are matching and trim away any excess fabric. Also make sure that all 4 double pages end up the same size.

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This is how the 4 double pages look on one side:

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This is how the 4 double pages look on the other side. Note the gaps in the middle.

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Stitch around the 4 edges leaving 1/4 inch seam allowance. Trim the corners.

Using the gap in the middle turn the book inside out.

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Using a crochet needle or a pencil make sure that you get 4 nice corners before you press the double pages. Press with a hot steamy iron.

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Once the double pages are nicely pressed you need to close the gaps. Using a hand sewing needle close the gap by inserting the needle from the inside of the page and doing a blind stitch until the gap is completely closed.

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So at this stage this is how your double pages will look:

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And these are the pages plus the dolls all ready to be placed in the book :). Lets do that now!

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Place the book on your sewing table. Make sure that the book cover is facing down. Place the other double page with the pink tie dyed fabric facing up. In other words, the double pages that had the gap need to be touching each other and they are the inside pages of the quiet book.

With an embroidery thread of your choice (it can be a top stitching thread as well) we need to sew all the layers of the quiet book together. Thread a hand sewing needle with a double thread.

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Insert the needle through the middle of the book and come out to the middle pages.

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Insert the needle back again but this time put the needle through all layers of the book and come out through the book covers. Repeat this process three times. This will be the first book binding stitch. you need to make at least two of these so that the book holds together nicely.

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The final result of the quiet book tutorial using the free doll patterns 🙂

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You can get super creative by embellishing your quiet book and your dolls using different creative sewing crafts techniques . The sky is the limit!!!!

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How do I get my copy of Quiet Book Mastery? Immediately after your purchase, an email will be sent to you containing two downloadable files: a detailed step-by-step PDF guide and a PDF file featuring the sewing patterns . This allows you to start your creative journey without delay! How long does it take to make a quiet book?   Depends on how much time you can set aside, but in general about a week to two if you are consistent. 
What sewing techniques will I need to know? Very basic sewing techniques and sewing machines are enough to finish this project. What materials will I need to make a quiet book? You will need fabric or felt for quiet book pages and covers. For activities on pages, you can use felt or fabric scraps, ribbons, velcro, buttons, etc… If you are already doing some sewing or craft projects then mainly you already have everything. But you don’t have to worry, each activity from the guide has listed materials you need to gather before you start. 

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But, I have many projects to finish first. That’s not a problem. Once you purchase the guide you have unlimited lifetime access to download your copy. Besides, instructions from the guide are broken up into small chunks and I added a time frame necessary for each step so you can fit it into your schedule.  What is the size of this quiet book? If you follow the guide instructions, size of activity pages are 9x9 inches and with covers finished book measures approximately 10x10 inches. Have more questions?
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With 8 years of experience in bookmaking and sewing pattern design, my passion lies in crafting quiet books that facilitate learning through play. Some of my quiet books are used as part of ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) with kids with psychological disorders. Through my expertise, I have developed user-friendly steps that enable more children to enjoy this beautiful handmade toy.

In 2022, I proudly published the book "Sewing Quiet Books for Children," which features a collection of learning activities specifically tailored for babies and young kids. This book serves as a valuable resource for parents and caregivers seeking to create meaningful experiences through hands-on play.

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Quiet books are great projects to make for your own little ones or to give as gifts. 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.

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For this DIY quiet book all you need are sheets of craft felt, eyelets and an eyelet insertion tool. Ashley begins by first explaining how big to make your pages depending on what you are putting on your quiet book pages. If using words, like the DIY quiet book in this tutorial, you will want to find your longest word and base your page size off of it. Once you know how big to make your pages, cut out all of your felt pages and felt words or shapes to be appliqued in place. Ashley shows how she stitched all of her letters in place using a blanket stitch and gives tips on how to go around outer and inner curves as well as how to pivot around corners and sharp points.

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. Ashley demonstrates how to use an eyelet insertion tool which makes inserting eyelets quick and easy. She shows how to use the tool to first cut the appropriate size hole in the fabric and then how to use the same tool to secure the two sides of the eyelet in place. Some eyelet insertion tools work with several sizes of eyelets while others only insert one size- so ensure the size of eyelet you choose to use works with your tool. Once you’ve made one or more DIY quiet books, learn how to make a padded book bag to carry all your books and see more project ideas .

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Ken Kesey’s novel was an instant hit and was turned into a play the following year. The movie adaptation took a bit longer, but when it was released it was critically acclaimed. Find out how the two differ and which I think wins!

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Book vs Movie Review

C.S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series about the world of Narnia began with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. How does the 2005 adaptation compare to the book?

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The Joy Luck Club Book vs Movie Review

Amy Tan’s famous novel was adapted soon after its publication. How does the movie compare with this groundbreaking novel?

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All Quiet on the Western Front Book vs Movie (2022) Review

This is one of the most famous war novels there is. It tells of the horror of war and what it does to the human soul in great detail. How does the 2022 movie compare?

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The Wonder Book vs Movie (2022) Review

The Wonder is about a nurse who is tasked to watch over a girl who claims to have not eaten in four months. Find out what the secret is, and how book and movie compare!

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Three Assassins/Grasshopper Book vs Movie-Bullet Train prequel Review

Three Assassins/Grasshopper is the story a man whose life gets turned upside down when he becomes involved in the world of an underground crime syndicate. Does the humor and heart of the book translate on to the screen?

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Frankenstein Book vs Movie Review

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is one of the most famous science fiction/monster stories of all time. It has been adapted many times, but I will be comparing it with the Boris Karloff movies as well as the 1994 version.

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The Uninvited Book vs Movie (1944) Review

The Uninvited is about a brother and sister who buy a house which is haunted by not one ghost, but two! Find out what the mystery is behind these two spirits, and how the 1944 adaptation compares!

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The Haunting of Hill House Book vs Movie (1963) Review

Shirley Jackson’s novel is a masterclass in building dread and psychological horror. Does the 1963 adaptation stay true to the book? Listen and find out!

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Rebecca Book vs Movie (1940 and 2020) Review

Rebecca is the famous gothic novel which was adapted into a movie directed by none other than Alfred Hitchcock. Find out why this book is still so famous nearly 100 years later, and how the movie compares.

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The Grapes of Wrath Book vs Movie Review

John Steinbeck of one of America’s great writers, and today I am talking about one of his most famous books which was adapted into a critically acclaimed movie-The Grapes of Wrath. The movie leaves out a bit from the book as well as changing the ending. Check out this book vs movie to find out what was changed and what the end of the book means.

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The Red Pony Book vs Movie Review

These coming of age stories written by John Steinbeck are about Jody as he faces adult situations and emotions for the first time. The movie stays true to the book in some ways, but find out why the books wins!

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Don’t Bother to Knock Book vs Movie Review

This Marilyn Monroe thriller is based on a book about a mentally unstable babysitter. How does the Monroe movie compare with the book? Listen and find out!

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About a Boy Book vs Movie Review

This feel-good novel by Nick Horny was adapted into a movie starring Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult. Does the movie capture the humor and heart of the book?

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The Silent Twins Book vs Movie Review

The true story of two twins who had a co-dependent relationship has been adapted into a vibrant, beautiful, and tragic movie. But how does the movie compare to the true story?

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Blade Runner Book vs Movie-Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Review

This famous Philip K. Dick sci-fi novel was adapted in the movie Blade Runner, which has eclipsed the book in some ways. The two are very different, so check out today’s discussion to hear what each one is actually about.

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The Godfather Book vs Movie Review

You come to me on the day of my daughter’s wedding and ask me to make a video about The Godfather in exchange for money? Welcome to why the book wins, my name is laura and today I am going to make you an offer you cant refuse, so watch out becuase you just might …

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Three Thousand Years of Longing explained/The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye Book vs Movie Review

George Miller’s latest movie is an adaption of The Djinn in the Nightingales Eye. An incredible story that takes place in modern day, but transports us back through the last three thousand years. The book and movie have some differing themes, but I think they have the same conclusion (though others may disagree with my interpretation).

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The Price of Salt/Carol Book vs Movie Review

This Patricia Highsmith novel was adapted into a movie starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. The movie is perfectly cast, but does the book still win in comparison?

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Native Son Book vs Movies 1951, 1986, 2019 Review

Richard Wright’s famous novel has been adapted multiple times, the most recent version being modified to take place in todays day. Can any of these movies really compare to the book which goes so in depth into the character of Bigger Thomas and what led his to make the choices he did?

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Book vs Movie season two recap! Review

Looking back on the 53 book vs movie episodes I have covered on Why the Book Wins! Sharing what I think are the best books, the best movies, as well as the ones I wasn’t too keen on. I also share what you can expect going into season three!

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Bullet Train Book vs Movie Review

Bullet Train is a fast paced action comedy by Japanese author Kotaro Isaka that was adapted into a movie starring Brad Pitt. I loved this book so much, so the movie had big shoes to fill. Did it do the book justice, and what changes were made? Listen and find out!

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Doctor Sleep Book vs Movie Review

Doctor Sleep is a kind of the sequel to The Shining-one of the most beloved book and movies of all time! Can Stephen King pull it off? And what about the movie adaption?? Find out how the two compare as well as how they each incorporate The Shining.

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Where the Crawdads Sing Book vs Movie Review

This Delia Owens best seller was adapted into a movie produced by Reese Witherspoon. Does the movie stay true to the book? And what’s the deal with Owens shady past??

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The Gray Man Book vs Movie Review

The Gray Man is an action movie about a CIA agent who becomes the target of every assassin in the world. Does this impressive cast and blockbuster directors give us a movie as exciting as the book??

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Dark Places Book vs Movie Review

This Gillian Flynn novel is about a woman uncovering the truth of who killed her family. The adaptation stars Charlize Theron, and even though it is true to the book-the book wins. FInd out why!

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Sometimes a Great Notion Book vs Movie Review

Ken Kesey’s magnum opus isn’t nearly as well known as his first novel, despite being adapted into a movie starring Paul Newman, Henry Fonda and Lee Remick. Today I talk about why I love this book so much, and how it compares to the 1971 movie.

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The Beguiled Book vs Movie Original vs Remake Review

The Beguiled is a tense story of an injured man who is brought back to health by a group of women and girls. It has been adapted twice, once with Clint Eastwood and Geraldine Page, then again with Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman. But does either film do the book justice?

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Matilda Book vs Movie Review

This classic Roald Dahl children’s book was adapted by Danny DeVito! The movie stays close to the book, but which one is best?

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Holes Book vs Movie Review

This great kids book by Louis Sachar was adapted into a movie starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver and Jon Voight! Sachar wrote the screenplay himself, so does that mean the movie stays faithful?

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Dolores Claiborne Book vs Movie Review

This underrated Stephen King book was adapted into a movie starring Kathy Bates and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Even though we get great performances, there is something lacking and some changes made which cause me to not like the movie as much as the book.

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Joe Book vs Movie (2013) Review

Joe is a novel by Larry Brown that was adapted into a movie starring Nicolas Cage and Tye Sheridan. Everyone in this movie delivers an amazing, real performance. But are these performances enough to make me say the movie wins over the book?

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The Phantom of the Opera book vs movies (1925 & 2004) Review

This novel is more of a horror story than the romance Andrew Lloyd Weber turned it into. Having said that, the musical is surprisingly close to the book! The Lon Chaney stays true to the horror side of the story, but that movie has its own differences in regards to speeding up the story. Listen to how all three compare!

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The Glass Castle book vs movie Review

This memoir was adapted into a movie starring Woody Harrelson and Brie Larson. The movie is a faithful adaption, but it leaves some details out that are key in the book.

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Firestarter Book vs Movie Original vs Remake Review

This Stephen King novel about a girl who has the ability to control fire has been adapted twice. Does either do the book justice? can John Carpenter and Zac Efron save the 2022 adaptation from being a disappointment? Is Drew Barrymore a bad child actor?? Check out this book vs movie to find out!

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Secret Window Book vs Movie Review

This Stephen King novella was made into a movie starring Johnny Depp, who was riding the high from his Pirates of the Caribbean movie. The movie makes a change that totally took me by surprise! But does this change make the story better or worse?

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Room Book vs Movie (2015) Review

Room by Emma Donoghue was adapted into a movie starring Brie Larson and Jacob Trembley. This powerful story has some changes from book to movie, and in the end, which wins?

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20 Easy DIY Quiet Book Patterns | How to Make a Quiet Book

As much as we love our kids to be all chirpy and happy, there are times when we all want some calm and quiet around the house. Well, at least for a while. Now that we have entered a digital world and smartphones and tabs have taken over. Still, nothing can replace the importance of a book. If you are a book reading person, then inducing a book-loving gene in your kids must be your point of concern. We have gathered up the 20 sweetest and fun DIY quiet book patterns for your little ones. The idea is to keep the little hands happy productively while enhancing their imaginations!

These DIY quiet book patterns can bring calm and quiet to your house too. In the meanwhile, when your kid is busy exploring through these quiet stories. You can have a nice and quiet. Me time! Our collection of these DIY quiet book patterns is versatile enough with both sew and no-sew ideas as well. You can craft some fascinating and catchy quiet book patterns for amusing your kids.

20 Easy DIY Quiet Book Patterns

Gather around your creativity, your craft supplies , a sewing kit, and let’s get started. You are going to love the versatility of these free quiet book patterns .

1. DIY Under the Sea Quiet Book

DIY Under the Sea Quiet Book

This exciting under the sea themed DIY quiet book can get your little fellow a real-time ride under the sea! All you need for the magic is some basic sewing skills and a lot of imagination. Get full details in the tutorial. petitboutdech

2. Felt Mermaid Quiet Book

Pretty DIY Felt Mermaid Quiet Book

Mermaids are everyone’s favorite! The greatest mystical and beautiful creatures that have taken over the human imagination for a long time. With this tutorial, you can craft this cutest wool felt mermaids. Hit the tutorial now for full details. sweetredpoppy

3. Cricut Maker Quiet Book

DIY Cricut Maker Quiet Book Tutorial

How to make a quiet book? Make this uber adorable and exceptionally easy to make no-sew DIY Cricut maker quiet book ! You can add some basic learning techniques and colors or numbers for your little to learn while in the pre-school phase. See the full details in the tutorial. sweetredpoppy

4. Make Your Own Quiet Book

Make Your Own Quiet Book

Keep the little minds busy by ensuring the little voices down! This fun and craft My quiet book tutorial is going to be your kid’s all-time favorite read! Some million pieces of felt joined together can do just the magic. Get details in the tutorial. shescraftyyy

5. No-Sew Jesus Quiet Book for Church

No Sew Jesus Quiet Book for Church

One best way to introduce your kids to your faith by keeping the interest factor in check is to make a beautiful quiet book for their first church visit. Or you can keep introducing them to gospel stories using this DIY no-sew church quiet book pattern! thediylighthouse

6. Simple DIY Quiet Book for Children

Simple DIY Quiet Book for Children

If you are not a person who loves sewing, this will be your favorite DIY quiet book pattern . Because it involves absolutely no sewing and a lot of easy and fun ideas to keep your kid productively occupied . Check details in the tutorial. heatherhand

7. Quiet Book for a Toddler

Quiet Book for a Toddler

For your happy go, lucky toddler, in the most exploring phase of his life. This DIY quiet book pattern for a toddler is going to seem like a gift from his fairy Godmother! Use felt paper, buttons, googly eyes, pom poms, zipper, etc.. Get full details in the tutorial. lakatwalk

8. Gabbaland Quiet Book

Make Gabbaland Quiet Book

Make this funky, Gabbaland quiet book for your little ones! The tutorial is not just equipped with the step by step guide for this DIY quiet book pattern, but it also comes with a FREE character’s guide. Check now in the tutorial. whistleandivy

9. No Sew Quiet Book

No Sew Quiet Book

Who says a quit book has to be sewed for a more fun experience?! This tutorial is going to prove that wrong big time! Learning with fun is a major step up game with quiet books. Make this full of learning and thrilling quiet book for your little one! allfortheboys

10. How to Sew a Quiet Book

How to Sew a Quiet Book

If you are an idealist or a perfectionist who loves giving the full-fledged experience. With this tutorial, you can become a pro at sewing a DIY quiet book pattern. You can enhance the feel of a quiet book way more with a sewing kit. Details in the tutorial. threadriding

11. Free Quiet Book Pattern

Free Quiet Book Pattern

These exciting and full of some basic learning quiet book patterns are going to keep your kids positively inquisitive, active, and knowledgeable. With these exciting activities, you can enhance their sensory and motor skills. See details in the tutorial. sewmuchado

12. DIY Dry Erase Book

DIY Dry Erase Book

Don’t let your kids get all sad and lazy during sick days when they are bound to rest on a bed or a couch. This DIY dry erase book will keep your little fellow happily occupied and connected with the family at the same time. Get details in the tutorial. allfortheboys

13. Pirate Island Tic-Tac-Toe Quiet Book Page

Pirate Island Tic Tac Toe Quiet Book Page

Tic tac toe has been everyone’s favorite game regardless of age from the beginning of time, perhaps. This cool and fun challenging game can be your next DIY quiet book pattern to keep your kids amused. Check details in the tutorial. imagineourlife

14. Honey Bee Felt Busy Book

Honey Bee Felt Busy Book

This honey bee quiet book pattern will keep your little monster happily occupied at all times. It is one great learning and activity-filled book that will be one exciting play companion for your kids. Head over to the tutorial now for details. marcstreasure

15. Barn and Farm Animals Finger Puppets Quiet Book

Barn and Farm Animals Finger Puppets Quiet Book

Teach your kids with fun! This DIY quiet book pattern about barn and yarn animals with the added fun of finger puppets is going to be an exciting learning game for your little fellows. Teach them about different animals and their lifestyles with fun! jocelynandjason

16. How to Make Alphabet Quiet Book

How To Make Alphabet Quiet Book

With the growing age and in the pre-school phase, every kid needs to be familiarized with the basics of learning. Like alphabets, counting, colors, animals, etc., This DIY quiet book pattern can aid you in making learning fun and easy for your kids! thecraftpatch

17. Paw Patrol Finger Puppets Quiet Book

Paw Patrol Finger Puppets Quiet Book

This funky paw petrol finger puppet quiet book will keep your kids positively occupied and induce loving nature and care towards pets and animals, in general. See more in the tutorial that how can you craft this dun book at home! colorthemoon

18. Cinderella Lacing Quiet Book

Cinderella Lacing Quiet Book

Each girl’s teeny-tiny dream in her childhood is to be this beautiful and enchanting princess like Cinderella. You can make this popular dream transform into reality with very minimal sewing by playing around with this cute Cinderella stuff! girllovesglam

19. Make a No Sew Quiet Book

Make a No Sew Quiet Book

With this, no-sew quiet book, teach your kid about some basic items like shapes, colors, different fruits. Fun puzzles, introductions to pictures, and what they are called! The best part is this book is going to be a major hit around the house! And you don’t even have to sew a thing! owlipop

20. Easy to Make a Quiet Book

Easy to Make a Quiet Book

For family dinners, traveling, or weddings, keeps your kids happy and productively occupied with this learning-perfect quiet book pattern! Teach them about each season with its different significance, like snowflakes, fallen leaves, flowers, sun, etc., marthastewart

Make your kids fond of learning new things by keeping their inquisitive nature in check! These 20 simple DIY quiet book patterns can be a major parenting guide around the house for you. While you can have some #MeTime easily too!

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The Essential Guide to Quiet Books

  • Quiet Book Benefits

Is Quiet Book a Montessori Toy?

  • To Buy or Make a Quiet Book
  • To Sew or No-Sew Quiet Book
  • Everything About Quiet Book Materials
  • How to Make a Quiet Book – General Process
  • How to Choose The Right Quiet Book Activities
  • Quiet Book Binding
  • 13 Quiet Book Tips to Save Time, Nerves and Money
  • What’s Next?
  • What's Next?

The most comprehensive resource to learn why quiet books are perfect toys for children, and how to make or buy them, to best fit your child.

The Essential Guide to Quiet Books is full of insights and tips for parents, grandparents, preschool teachers, and anyone else looking to understand how quiet books help a child to develop, and to learn how to make or buy one that is ideal for your children.

Don’t spend days researching about quiet books as I did and read this guide to avoid the false starts and missteps that come with creating or even buying a quiet book for your child.

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What is a Quiet Book?

A Quiet book is a book for kids made of fabric or felt. Usually, it’s handmade. It contains different page activities that engage a child’s mind. Quiet books are suitable for different child’s ages, from one to six years or more.

But the best part…

They are excellent for independent play, fun interacting play with parents, and as a smartphone or a tablet replacement for keeping your child busy and quiet when necessary.

Quiet books also go by different names such as a busy book, soft book, silent book, felt book, or activity book.

Children love to play with them because they offer lots of challenges and problem-solving activities, and it’s so much fun to play with them. Parents also fancy quiet books because they encourage a child’s imagination and creativity. But the best part is, they help to develop different skills.

And what makes a quiet book so special?

Let’s take a look.

What Are the Benefits of a Quiet Book?

Giving an ideal quiet book to your child will not only help them in multiple ways, but will also benefit you as a parent:

  • It will increase their focus, persistence, and attention span so
  • You won’t feel like you’re needed every minute and will have some time for yourself.
  • It will encourage a child’s creativity, imagination, problem-solving, and fine motor skills and
  • You will have a great resource to spend quality time with your child when playing with them.

So basically, it’s the best educational toy for your child…

Here’s how you can make it even better:

Learn the Basics and Provide The Ideal Quiet Book to Your Child

The truth is, if you understand the basic principles of quiet books, you will know how to buy or make an ideal quiet book for your child. Such a book will be interesting for your child for a long time.

Quiet books should be all about knowing your child’s development stages and interests.

At Biniboo, my objective is to give you the knowledge required to choose or create a quiet book that will suit perfectly to your child. Without spending days to figure everything out and being overwhelmed in this process like I was.

But don’t get frightened…

I want to show you how you can create a beautiful quiet book even if you are not the most creative person and even if you don’t know how to sew.

As you’ll see in this guide, the first two sections will be critical for your understanding of quiet books as educational toys. Then, i n chapter 3 , I’ll help you decide whether you want to buy or create one – and if so, what are the benefits of sewing vs. gluing it.

Furthermore, I’ll give you a step-by-step tutorial of all the core stages in the process of making a quiet book. I’ll cover each of these stages in depth in chapters 6-8 of this Essential Guide to Quiet books.

And finally, a bonus chapter with some tips and tricks to make a quiet book creation easier.

About the Essential Guide to Quiet Books

Quiet books are one of the best known educational toys for toddlers, preschoolers, and grade-schoolers.

It’s not rocket science how to make them. Or how to make the right decision which one to buy. If you know your child’s interests and the development milestones ahead, you can successfully recognize the ideal activities which should be in a quiet book for your child.

The Essential Guide to Quiet Books covers:

  • basic understandings about quiet books as toys.
  • the most important factors to consider when buying or making a quiet book for a child.
  • the general process of making a quiet book, so you will always know what the next step is.

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What You’ll Learn

In this Essential guide, I will cover three main areas of quiet books:

The Reason:  understanding why quiet books are essential educational toys for children. It’s about main child development domains you should be aware of when buying or creating a quiet book.

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The Methods:  the processes you’ll use to create your plan and then execute it and buy or create an ideal quiet book for your child. All the details, tips, and wide picture for you, to make the book quickly and without frustrations.

The Lingo:  the terminology so that you can communicate (and create) without misinterpretations.

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I organized this Ultimate Guide in a logical progression. Of course, you are most welcome to read only the chapters you are interested in.

Anyhow…

If you would like to get the whole picture of quiet books, I recommend you read through the chapters in order.

Take your time. If you want to make your own quiet book, read and study one chapter, and apply what you learn. Then move on to the next section.

You’ll be surprised at how quickly you can create a quiet book, which one will be exactly as you imagined it. Step-by-step, with no overwhelming feeling, enjoying the process.

Ready to start?

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Quiet Book Benefits: Why Should My Child Have A Quiet Book?

A quiet book is not just a toy for your child to pass some time. It’s an educational toy, which has, like other educational toys, a “hidden” purpose.

But unlike other educational toys, quiet books can be tailor-made to your child’s needs and can cover all areas of child development.

It’s like a bundle of educational toys in one.

Knowing a little bit about child development areas and stages will give you a better understanding of what kind of quiet book your child needs.

If you do it right, you can really impact your child’s growth.

Learn the basics of overall child development to understand all the benefits that quiet books offer .

A lot of parents like Montessori education and are wondering if a quiet book can count as a Montessori toy (or as they say it, material) or is Montessori aligned?

I’ll break down what are Montessori materials, what does it takes for a toy to be Montessori aligned, and is a Quiet book either of those.

If you like Montessori education and also quiet books, check out this article to see how you can make something like a quiet book Montessori aligned toy.

To Buy or to Make a Quiet Book?

A quiet book is an exceptional educational toy, and for your child to have it, there are only two options, really.

Either you buy it or create one yourself (unless you get it as a present).

What are some pros and cons of both options? What does it take to make it? What to consider when buying it? Those are just a few of the questions I’ll try to answer in this article.

If you think you’re not a “creative” type and believe you can’t do it, I’ll do my best to give you a morale boost and tell you simple ways anyone can make a quiet book .

To Sew or No-Sew a Quiet Book?

Should you create a quiet book with a quick and easy no-sewing method, or take some time and sew everything?

There are many benefits to using a no-sew method, but also quite a few warnings if you decide not to sew.

I always encourage sewing, as it makes a quiet book durable, and you generally don’t have to worry about something falling apart. But a no-sew quiet book can also be a reasonable and quick solution. Better to create one than not at all.

I wrote this article to help you decide on what technique to choose.

Quiet Book Materials: Everything You Need to Create a Quiet Book

There are so many different types of quiet books you can make, and thus you can use many combinations of materials.

Quiet book materials research can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially if you have something exact in mind as I did.

I combined different methods and came up with a quiet book that looks nice, feels soft and natural, but is also firm and durable.

I lay down everything you need to know about quiet book materials and tools you need to create one in this article.

How To Make a Quiet Book – General Process

No matter what kind of quiet book you’re making, there will always be general creation phases you’ll go through:

choosing the page base material and prepping it, creating activity on that page, and binding the pages together,

I’ll go through each phase to give you some guidelines to follow regardless of what type of quiet book you want to create.

You’ll find different links to step-by-step tutorials on how to make a quiet book for each phase that’ll help you create a quiet book for your child.

Quiet Book Ideas: How Do I Choose the Right Quiet Book Activities

If you want to make your selection of quiet book activities easier, you should read these guidelines to help you understand what is important to think about when in the selection process.

A quiet book can be a very nice toy for your child.

But if you put in just a little extra effort in choosing the right activities it can be great and helpful educational toy.

See how to combine your child’s age, development needs and interest into activities to get the best quiet book ideas and create a great educational toy for your child

Quiet Book Binding for Connecting All the Pages Together

13 quiet book tips for saving time, nerves, and money.

Creating your 10th quiet book is a lot easier than your first one.

Every process has it’s learning curve, and even if you follow step-by-step tutorials there will always be something you’ll need to figure out by yourself.

This whole guide is designed to help you make your first quiet book as you would your tenth.

Here you’ll find out what were the things I had to figure out by myself and are not already described in other parts of the quiet book guide.

Have a look at 13 additional quiet book tips to speed up your learning curve.

What’s Next?

You’ve learned a lot in this Essential Guide to Quiet Books , and should have all the essential information about creating quiet books.

But now it’s time to put the theory into practice and start the hard work.

Here’s your next step…

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Check out this printable DIY quiet book for toddlers

This DIY quiet book is going to change your life. Okay, not really, but hopefully it will make your life a lot easier. Plus, there’s no sewing involved. Your toddler as well as your older kids will thank you. Check it out!

Toddler Busy Book cover page

As a mom of five, I’m always looking for ways to entertain my kids outside of screens. That’s why I made this adorable DIY quiet book, specifically for toddlers. It’s entertaining and educational at the same time. But simple enough for a toddler to understand. Although my non-toddler children still like playing with it too. Win! Win! Here’s how to make your own.

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Download your DIY quiet book printable

Yes, you heard me right. There is no sewing involved in making this quiet book. Yay! It’s actually super easy. First, you’ll want to download the PDF by clicking on the link below.

Click here to download your DIY quiet book

This download includes everything you’ll need to get started. Here’s what’s included:

  • Busy Book Cover Page
  • Alphabet page – Fill in the missing letters
  • Animal page – Match the correct animals
  • Counting page – Count as you place ice cream scoops on the cones
  • Colors pages – Match the colors
  • Faces page – Put silly faces on the heads
  • Food page – What do you feel like for dinner?
  • Holidays page – Match the holidays
  • Matching page – Match the missing socks with the correct colors
  • Seasons page – Match the four seasons
  • Shapes page – Match the shapes

Aside from the cover page and the 10 activity pages, there are 7 cut out pages that contain the images for each activity page.

10 activity pages included

Print and laminate your pages

You can print all the pages at home or you can email the file to your local copy. Make sure you print on cardstock so the pages are sturdier. And don’t forget to laminate each page. If you’re lucky enough to own a laminator machine , then you can do that at home as well!

Printed and laminated DIY quiet book pages

Cut out the activity images

There are seven pages included in the PDF that have images that need to be cut out by hand. I tried to condense the images onto seven pages instead of ten so you wouldn’t have to print as many pages. Although it may seem daunting, I threw on a movie and cut all the images in about an hour or so.

Quiet book cut out pages

Attach Velcro dots

Now for the fun part. Once you’ve cut out all the images. Place a Velcro dot on the applicable areas of the activity pages and on the back of the cut out images. I used about 100 hook and loop Velcro dots in total.

Placing Velcro dots on each of the busy book pages

Finishing touches

So, if you want, you can punch a hole in the upper left-hand corner of each make and connect all the pages together with a loose binder ring . I added the binder ring and then I placed all of the pages in a large Ziploc bag so it could hold all the loose cut out images in one place. It works great. Here’s a video of the finished product:

I hope you enjoy this DIY quiet book for toddlers. I know it’s going to be a hit! If you didn’t see the link above, click below to download your quiet book:

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