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!
Hi I did just that and so far it’s been great! I’ve made 2 pages so far and so proud of myself already! Lol Thanks for your help
Hi there I adore this quiet book of yours! I can see how much effort your put into this. I don’t have a sewing machine so it’s good to know I can still make something like this without one. JUst a question about sewing though – what kind of stitch did you use? Just in and out straight down the line, or did you loop back while doing the in-and-out? Sorry I don’t know the proper terms so hopefully you understand what I mean. Thanks!
I know just what you mean! I just used a simple, straight-forward in and out stitch. Nothing fancy. Very best of luck!
This has got to be the cutest book I have ever seen! I have to make one for my granddaughter! As for where to find animal patterns, I have always found coloring books to be a great place to look!
I love your quiet book! I want to make one for my grand daughter Olivia for Christmas this year. My thought is to start simple because she is just about a year old and then each year add a few more pages. Would you share how you bound your book? Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful ideas. I loved the lion!
I am in LOVE with this quiet book. I have an 11 month old and he LOVES animals. If you have a pattern you would be willing to share I would love it!
So cute! You did a great job. I will add this to the queue of things to make for my girls. I love hand sewing felt, too! I made one of those card table playhouses and some felt food but this looks like a fun project for my littlest one!
here’s the playhouse:
http://thebrighterside-lisa.blogspot.com/2010/11/things-we-do-for-love.html
I found this on Pinterest and it is just sooo adorable! I love it. I love quiet books in general, but I think this is one of my favorites so far; it’s so simple and inspiring. I have to say, I’m crazy like you: I really enjoying hand sewing with felt as well. It is very satisfying.
Good work! I’m sure your baby adores it!
I love it x I would love one for my daughter but don’t know that I am that talented. How so much respect for mummies who are super creative x
The frog is my favorite, great ideas!
great job!!! i dont think you’re crazy. it is very relaxing!