Two years ago, I sewed quiet books for my girls and my niece for Christmas. It was quite an undertaking, but well worth the results. I did a very brief post about the books back then, which you can read here if you like. After a little push from a dear reader, I have decided to do a quiet book sew along this holiday season for anyone who would like to make a special keepsake for their little girl. I've been putting in some hours making a new version of the quiet books, with a consistent color scheme throughout. It's a shabby chic-ish look and very sweet. I promise that I will work on a boy version someday, but it's just not going to happen this year.
The sew along will begin December 9 and we will make a cloth book with six activities including hair braiding, snapping flowers, a velcro laundry line, and paper dolls. I am offering a limited number of quiet book kits for sale that will include all the materials and patterns to follow along and assemble one complete quiet book. I will also offer a pdf download for my original shape patterns only. You can definitely follow along without the kit or patterns and make your own shapes. There is one spread with fabric paper dolls that require that particular fabric; the remaining activities could be done with any fabric you choose.
I'm excited to share my version of this keepsake with you and I hope you'll join me making this timeless gift! So....who's in?
***Kits are now sold out. Thank you.***
Wow, this is AWESOME! How lovely and creative and you can personalise each one a little to what your girl or boy likes too. Just so awesome :)
ReplyDeleteRe your previous post - I have stacks of fabric that desperately needs organising and I have a stack of cardboard boxes waiting for a purpose... thank you!
Oh, this is beautiful Stef. Can't wait to join in on the sew-along.
ReplyDeleteAnne @ Domesblissity
I'm excited to start the sew along (on my birthday no less!) I've been dreaming of a quiet book for my girls for a while now.
ReplyDeleteOoohhh...I SO want to make one of these for Sophie. But as yu know...my "want" to do list is a mile long...but this would be a GREAT birthday gift to make!!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks so beautiful, I have to make one! I'll be sewing along too. Can we purchase the paper doll fabric somewhere?
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ReplyDeleteI will try to hunt down a link to the fabric, but it has been discontinued for a couple years. I'll look and post if I find it. Let me know, if you just want enough to do your quiet book(s), I can sell you just the dolls and clothes you'll need.
Nice blog!
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Stef I am interested in purchasing the dolls and clothes for the quiet book along with the pdf download. Will you be adding a button for that?
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That is the cutest gift ever!! You are so talented Stef!! I added your shop to my post today:).
ReplyDelete~Julia
very cute!!
ReplyDeleteOMG I'm loving this! This is absolutely breathtaking! Thanx for sharing!
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Do the kits contain the cut pieces or the fabric to cut ourselves? Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteThe kits contain the pages and batting, both cut to size, and the fabric and templates to cut the "applique" - type pieces. Also, the buttons, snaps, ric rac, ribbon, yarn, lace, etc. to complete each page. Interfacing and fusible web also included. Cut letters for child's name will also be supplied.
I am so excited to make this lovely book! I also made quiet books many years ago for my little girls and am planning this one for a future granddaughter. Are the dolls and doll fabric included? If not, is there a possibility of purchasing (as mentioned in an earlier post)? Thanks so much for sharing with us. I have just recently happened on your blog and I love all of your creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteIs the pdf download included with the kit?
ReplyDeleteThe templates ARE included in the complete kit.
ReplyDeleteDolls and clothes are included in the kit or can be purchased without the rest of the kit. There is a button added in the post.
Thanks!
I have not done a web sew along before so I will be a novice. I am so looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us.
I purchased your "Dolls and Clothes Kit plus shape templates", but I haven't received anything. Is there something additional that I need to do?
ReplyDeleteI'm so bummed I missed this! Will you be doing this again soon??
ReplyDeleteI want to buy one! Please tell me you will have more soon. I would Love to do this for my two girls for Easter!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to have missed out on this! Will you be doing another sew along soon?
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