{"id":14421,"date":"2015-01-21T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2015-01-21T11:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=14421"},"modified":"2022-06-19T15:05:51","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T19:05:51","slug":"quiet-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/quiet-book\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Quiet Book?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15003 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Books Overview Featured Image\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15003\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet Books Overview Featured Image\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Quiet book &#8230; soft book &#8230; busy book &#8230; cloth book &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>They go by many names but the idea is the same. A quiet book (my favorite term) is a series of fabric &#8220;pages&#8221;\u00a0containing quiet activities to entertain small children. If you've never seen one before, head over and browse my quiet book page archive (there are more examples at the end of this post as well.)<\/p>\n<p>Quiet books\u00a0can be made for any age children. I have seen books for babies with fun, contrasting imagery as well as books for older children containing pieces and game boards for classics like hangman, checkers, and tic tac toe. The typical target\u00a0age range\u00a0for quiet books is about two to five, focusing on skills like matching, sorting, imaginative play, and getting dressed (zippers, ties, lacing, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Some people design their pages to be sewn together in a permanent book, while others add grommets to their pages and make books with interchangeable pages (like a binder.) I design all my pages to be interchangeable because I\u00a0feel the book holds my daughter's interest longer when the pages are constantly changing. I also really enjoy designing and including seasonal pages\u00a0in our quiet book.<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1980980487\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>What makes a good Quiet Book?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Quiet books can be beautiful, hand-sewn masterpieces or simple, glued-together pages.\u00a0The success of a quiet book is best\u00a0measured by the intended child.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/learn-sew-circus-quiet-book-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quiet books<\/a> should be fun, hold a child's interest, and be directed toward their individual skill levels. When designing new pages, I try to think of new ideas that are just a step outside my daughter's current skill level or that introduce\u00a0new skills, while keeping her interests in mind. \u00a0If she's entertained and having fun then the page is a success &#8230; it doesn't have to be picture perfect!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Simple tips for making a Quiet Book:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use SHARP scissors! (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00006IFNA\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00006IFNA&linkCode=as2&tag=felwitlovde00-20&linkId=WVDOSBGMQNKEFUEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These micro-tip scissors<\/a> are my favorite.)<\/li>\n<li>Decide on a binding method before starting your pages and make sure you leave enough room on each page for the desired method. (Imagine Our Life has a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imagineourlife.com\/2011\/11\/01\/how-to-sew-quiet-book-pages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great post on binding pages<\/a>. This is the method I use for my interchangeable pages.)<\/li>\n<li>Use freezer paper for precise cuts (See materials for more info.)<\/li>\n<li>Felt doesn't fray so you can use whatever type of stitching you want to attach the pieces (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.imagineourlife.com\/2012\/08\/03\/sewing-basics-blanket-stitch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blanket stitches<\/a> are my favorite for most applications.)<\/li>\n<li>If you are using acrylic craft felt (or eco-felt) be careful with the iron! You can iron it (i.e. when using freezer paper) but it will melt if it gets too hot so don't leave your iron in one place for long.<\/li>\n<li>Save your felt scraps! I save all my felt and thread scraps in a large bag and use them as stuffing for softies or for art projects with\u00a0my daughter.<\/li>\n<li>Your pages don't have to be perfect! Children won't notice small mistakes or whether you glued your pieces vs hand-stitched them on. If you aren't as crafty or aren't an excellent seamstress, don't let that hold you back! (Plus, felt is extremely forgiving and easy to work with!)<\/li>\n<li>Have fun and be prepared to spend all your free time making pages and brainstorming ideas. Not only do they take quite a bit of time to make, quiet book pages become very addicting so\u00a0you won't want to stop!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0025YV8DW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0025YV8DW&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=ZULFCWFQZVKSJADH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15022 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/51160kt8CdL._SX425_.jpg\" alt=\"51160kt8CdL._SX425_\" width=\"425\" height=\"425\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/51160kt8CdL._SX425_.jpg 425w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/51160kt8CdL._SX425_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/51160kt8CdL._SX425_-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 425px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 425\/425;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15022\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/51160kt8CdL._SX425_.jpg\" alt=\"51160kt8CdL._SX425_\" width=\"425\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/51160kt8CdL._SX425_.jpg 425w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/51160kt8CdL._SX425_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/51160kt8CdL._SX425_-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Materials and Tools needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0025YV8DW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0025YV8DW&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=ZULFCWFQZVKSJADH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Felt<\/a> &#8211; I recommend stocking up on the basic colors if you plan to make a whole book.\u00a0Felt comes in acrylic, blended wool, and 100% wool. Acrylic sheets are the cheapest but any felt will work. I use all 3 and choose depending on my project.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002X36ZMO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002X36ZMO&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=HWVOUR4XEGWU3TXD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thread<\/a> &#8211; I use a single strand of embroidery thread, folded over and threaded through the needle (so it forms a loop at the end, similar to the method in the first half\u00a0of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imagineourlife.com\/2012\/05\/15\/sewing-basics-embroidery-floss-and-back-stitch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this post<\/a>.) I like embroidery thread the best and think it looks the nicest. You can also use regular sewing machine thread, if you already have a lot of colors and don't want to buy more supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Needles<\/li>\n<li>Scissors &#8211; As I mentioned in the tips above, sharp scissors will give you the best results. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00006IFNA\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00006IFNA&linkCode=as2&tag=felwitlovde00-20&linkId=WVDOSBGMQNKEFUEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These micro-tip scissors<\/a> are my favorite for cutting precise lines and small pieces.<\/li>\n<li>Freezer paper &#8211; Freezer paper is a HUGE time-saver. I cut mine to printer paper size and print my patterns directly onto the freezer paper. It's also see-through enough to use as tracing paper, if you would rather trace the patterns. See my post on using freezer paper to cut felt for more info.<\/li>\n<li>Felt Glue &#8211; (optional) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002PNNO7G\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002PNNO7G&linkCode=as2&tag=felwitlovde00-20&linkId=RYUSV5AJYEFJOFOD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This felt glue<\/a> is great! I use it occasionally when I am working with small pieces and I don't want to (or can't) use pins\/clips. You can also glue your pieces for no-sew options of most quiet book patterns.<\/li>\n<li>Clover wonder clips &#8211; (optional) &#8211; I recently discovered <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004ZKPX8A\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004ZKPX8A&linkCode=as2&tag=felwitlovde00-20&linkId=XVY23JXRYPNIR6EP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clover wonder clips<\/a>\u00a0and use them ALL THE TIME. I\u00a0don't like using glue much (and I'm not patient enough to wait for it to dry) so this is an awesome alternative for small pieces. (They are REALLY helpful\u00a0for\u00a0sewing softies as well!)<\/li>\n<li>Eyelets\/Grommets &#8211; (optional) &#8211; If you would like to make a book with interchangeable pages, these work great to create\u00a0reinforced holes in your pages. I have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001CE38KW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001CE38KW&linkCode=as2&tag=felwitlovde00-20&linkId=EIF2TIWWOE3OHXDB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this kit<\/a> and love it.<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine &#8211; (optional) &#8211; I use a sewing machine to finish (sew the backing on) my pages. If you are more comfortable with a sewing machine than hand-sewing, you can also use a machine to sew your little pieces.<\/li>\n<li>Embellishments\u00a0&#8211; Buttons, ribbon, snaps, lace, shoelaces (for lacing activities), small magnets, beads, velcro, etc. are all great to have around or pull from your &#8220;stash&#8221; to create different activities or sensory experiences in your pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Examples of Quiet Book Pages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just\u00a0a few of the quiet book pages I have sewn. See links in the resources listed below for more examples.<\/p>\n<p>{Click on the photos to be taken to the posts for more photos and info.}<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/2013\/11\/11\/quiet-book-turkey-buttoning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Turkey-Button-Quiet-Book-Page-Title.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"771\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 493px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 493\/771;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Turkey-Button-Quiet-Book-Page-Title.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"771\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/2014\/05\/07\/quiet-book-easter-page-2-of-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Easter-Egg-Hunt-Quiet-Book-Page-Free-Pattern-Felt-With-Love-Designs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Easter-Egg-Hunt-Quiet-Book-Page-Free-Pattern-Felt-With-Love-Designs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/2014\/07\/08\/quiet-book-flag-raising-4th-july-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4th-of-July-Fireworks-Quiet-Book-Page-and-Free-Pattern-Felt-With-Love-Designs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4th-of-July-Fireworks-Quiet-Book-Page-and-Free-Pattern-Felt-With-Love-Designs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Halloween-Quiet-Book-Cemetery-Page-Title.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"773\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 495px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 495\/773;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Halloween-Quiet-Book-Cemetery-Page-Title.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"773\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/2013\/07\/27\/quiet-book-dinosaur-shapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/dino-shapes-lt-page-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/dino-shapes-lt-page-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dinosaur Shape Matching Page<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/2013\/09\/28\/quiet-book-spongebob-squarepants-quiet-book-page-part-3-free-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/spongebob-matching-page-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/spongebob-matching-page-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spongebob Character Matching Page<\/p><\/div>\n<div class='code-block code-block-10' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n<p>Quiet Book Resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Felt With Love Designs Quiet Book Archive &#8211; All of our latest designs!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.feltwithlovedesigns.com\/category\/diy-kids-stuff\/homemade-toys\/finger-puppets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Felt With Love Designs Finger Puppet Archive<\/a> &#8211; Finger puppets are great inspiration for quiet book pages and also a great addition to a page.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/feltwithlovedes\/quiet-book-free-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Quiet Book Patterns Pinterest Board<\/a> &#8211; I pin only free patterns for both full books and for individual quiet book pages to this board. Lots of great ideas!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/feltwithlovedes\/quiet-book-pages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quiet Book Page Ideas Board<\/a> &#8211; A place where I pin all of the fun ideas I see for quiet books. Some are free patterns, some are inspiration only.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/quietbookblog.blogspot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Quiet Book Blog<\/a> &#8211; Jocelyn regularly hosts new quiet books in her blog and maintains\u00a0an excellent <a href=\"http:\/\/quietbookblog.blogspot.com\/p\/template-directory.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">directory of free quiet book templates<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imagineourlife.com\/category\/have-some-fun\/sewing\/quiet-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Imagine Our Life<\/a> &#8211; Stephanie makes some of the most exquisite quiet book pages I've seen. I love her combination of creativity and educational resources. Plus, she releases almost all her patterns for free!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andnextcomesl.com\/p\/quiet-books.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">And Next Comes L<\/a> &#8211; Dyan also has a fun, educational collection of free quiet book page patterns. I love her letter pages!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions about quiet book pages or anything you would like to share that I may have forgotten to mention, stop by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FeltWithLoveDesigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Felt With Love Designs Facebook page<\/a> and get in touch! I\u00a0would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15004 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post-455x650.jpg\" alt=\"Everything you need to know to get started in sewing quiet books, or activity books for kids\" width=\"455\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post-455x650.jpg 455w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post-105x150.jpg 105w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 455px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 455\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15004 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post-455x650.jpg\" alt=\"Everything you need to know to get started in sewing quiet books, or activity books for kids\" width=\"455\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post-455x650.jpg 455w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post-105x150.jpg 105w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Quiet-Books-Overview-Intro-Post.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quiet book &#8230; soft book &#8230; busy book &#8230; cloth book &#8230; They go by many names but the idea is the same. A quiet book (my favorite term) is a series of fabric &#8220;pages&#8221;\u00a0containing quiet activities to entertain small children. 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