I recently had some fun stitching up a quiet book. I found the panel at a local quilt shop. It was so cute, and I realized it would be the perfect gifts for two littles celebrating their birthdays. I hadn’t ever sewn a quiet book, but this one was easy to do.
The Animals in My Barn quiet book is from the Farmstead fabric line by Stacy Iest Hsu. This is a cut and sew panel, and sewing instructions are included right on the panel. The pages are stabilized using fusible fleece, the doors using Pellon SF101. It was so much fun to put this together.
Here are a few of the pages.
Tucked behind the cow are three finger puppets. The fence is a handy pocket for corraling the cow or storing the pieces when the book is put away.
There are doors to be opened to see who’s hiding. Not always a chicken!
How many pigs are hiding in the hay – a chance to practice counting, too.
And you can’t have a barn without a horse, right? Another fun pocket for corraling that horse, or keeping him safe while the book is stored.
Since it was my first quiet book, it took me a little longer to put together. Cutting the pieces from the panel probably took the longest amount of time. I didn’t pay attention to how much fusible fleece the pattern called for, but it didn’t take alot. So little SF101 was used, it was a great way to use up scraps that I had left over from making bags. Stitching through the thickness for each page and then constructing the book was easily done without any need for special sewing feet. Matching up the pieces when sewing them together was easy, too – it’s all well marked on the panel.
Stitching up a quiet book was a fun diversion for a day or two – a nice break from my other quilting projects. The book was well received, and I hope it gets many years of play!
Wendy
That is adorable. Makes me wish I had some littles to sew for.
How fun!!
What a darling little book! My favorite, of course, is seeing Wilbs’ cousin in the barn. I am bookmarking this for a “possible” make in the future.
They are fun to make and I am sure will be well loved! Stacy Hsu’s fabrics are great fun, I may pick one up in case I need one.
It’s adorable Wendy. And what a great gift!
Such a cute gift for a little one! Would keep them quiet and busy for a long time. Plus, a lovely learning tool!
that is cute for something different to do for sure
Wish that panel had been available when the grands were little, I couldn’t find any panels then.
Super cute Wendy. I love these little books for times when you need to help keep the child occupied. Waiting at the doctor’s office, eating a meal in a restaurant etc. They are so nice to take along with you and a much better way than to hand the child your phone (which I see all too often these days). Well done!
SEW sweet of you to make that special gift, Wendy!
Such a special sewing project. I am sure it will be much used and loved
This is a wonderful book. I’m sure it will be very much loved and played with 🙂
That’s really cute! I should get one of those for my great niece.
Such a cute little book. Great gift for the little ones!
I love making and giving those fabric books! Yours is a unique shape and design, Wendy! Fun!!!
What an adorable quilted book. I’m thinking of making a couple for babies born last year.
Such a cute book! It’ll get lots of love I’m sure!
What a lovely project to sew. Yes, too often the little ones get mobils in their hands instaed of toys to be auit. In this age it is not good for the eyes. So to sit with a little on the knees and read this … so lovely. And the idea of learning counting is so lovely. Thanks for inspiration!
Such a cute gift!
Super sweet! I love this version of a quiet book. I made my own daughter one years ago + one for my first granddaughter. Here’s a link if you’re interested: https://aquilterstable.blogspot.com/2013/02/shhhh.html
What a wonderful gift and your quiet book looks great 🙂