It’s been a funky few weeks.
By funky, I mean a few things. The first is that I spent a week “off” of being sick. In a funk. The second is that I spent the next two weeks-ish elbow deep in felt and needles and thread and “watch instantly” shows on Netflix.
This second sort of funky resulted in a felt garland for baby’s room and a few good cries on the couch during shows where someone I didn’t want to die does, or two people I want to be together aren’t, or where two people who you KNOW have been meant to be together FINALLY tell each other how they feel and live happily ever after. You know, the sort of thing my heart would usually just ache for, but during my third trimester of pregnancy induces tears which then cause me to laugh out loud at the fact that I’m crying which makes me cry harder. It’s all very complicated. Funky, even.
Oh, and did I mention I finished a quiet book?
Anyone who reads this blog (or even just this post, for that matter) knows I’m a crazy person. One of my crazy habits is that I LOVE hand-sewing with felt. Don’t ask me why–I just find it relaxing and satisfying. I’ve made a few of these before, but it was really fun to make one FOR MY OWN BABY.
(Can you believe that she’ll probably be here in 8 weeks? I can’t either.)
Anyway, I thought I’d give you a quick look through the book. We kept it gender-neutral so that it wasn’t too girly if our next baby is a boy. Prepare yourself for lots of pictures…
Lion (lots of different textures and colors in the mane to touch)
Alligator (mouth zips open and closed)
Frog (tongue can catch flies)
Butterfly (wings can flap)
Fish (can snap on and off the page, or twirl around on a snap to spin in a circle)
Owl (baby owl hiding under a wing)
Monkey (banana peels to open)
Back Cover
Which page is your favorite? I can’t get enough of that owl page. I love it!
Sorry I meant to ask…how many hours do you think you spent on this?
Mari–Thanks for the compliment! Because I hand-sewed it, it took much longer than it would have if I’d done it with a machine, but I’d say it was close to 20 hours. That’s with cutting, piecing, and hand-stitching. Definitely a labor of love, but it was worth it. With a machine, you could complete the sewing in much less time.
YOU should sell these on Etsy. I would totally buy one. I am so impressed. I found this through Pinterest.
I’m with you, LOVE that owl!
I would love to buy one of these felt books for my grandbaby. Can you tell me how to get one and how much they are?
Dawn, thank you! You’re so sweet. I actually hand-made it from a pattern I made up. I don’t sell them, but if you’re looking to purchase a quiet book pattern, Etsy is a great resource. I’d try this shop, or this one.
I hope that helps!
That is just so cute and so well made!! Congrats!!!
I found your quiet book via Pinterest and I LOVE it! You did an amazing job. It’s so fun and colorful. I even want to play with it. 🙂
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What a super book! The lion has to be my favourite… what a collection of great colour! But the owls are very sweet, too.
I made a felt book for my daughter’s first birthday (today!), and she loved it — well worth all those (Neflix-watching hours!)… I’m sure your little girl will get so much joy from this one, too!
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This is one of my favorite quiet books that I have ever seen – and I’ve made a few! Thanks for sharing your ideas. Your quiet book is really beautiful. Congrats on the little one.
I’ve never blushed so hard in my entire life! I DIE over everything adorable on your blog all the time. Thank you for the compliment!
I’m a little late to the game but I LOVE this and I’m making one of my own so this was timely. Will be borrowing some of your great ideas (or borrowing and altering) and will be crediting you on my blog. What a creative lady you are. 🙂
Joni- Thanks! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
If there was a picture in Websters for Cutest Thing Ever, it would be this quiet book! I’m saving this for 15-20 years from now when I’m a Nana…