*All patterns are now available by download in the HowDoesShe Store HERE!*
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Remember the days before smart phones, when kids had good ‘ole fashioned fun? We want to help bring it back! This secret project has been over a year in the making. We teamed up with Chickabug, and have created, quite possibly, the most darling quiet book ever. The patterns, OH THE PATTERNS! {Squeal!}
FELT QUIET BOOK
The owl family page is my favorite,… oh wait,… maybe the cupcake shop,… but then there is the Pizza Parlor. Okay, I can’t decide. The best part, they are super EASY to recreate and if you can sew a semi-straight line, you are officially in the Quiet Book Club. Each pattern has easy CLEAR instructions on how to tackle each page in no time.
So often children are in need of a little “quiet entertainment”. At church, in the car, doctor’s appointments, airplanes,… lots and lots of places!
Okay, here is a sneak peak at all the pages. Try to pick a favorite… I dare you.
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ROCKET SHIP
This hands on page has Alien finger puppets that tuck into a space ship.
$3.99
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TIC TAC TOE
I mean, who does doesn’t like a friendly game of Tic Tac Toe? The X’s and O’s tuck safely away in an envelope until play time.
$3.99
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CUPCAKE SHOP
Debatably my favorite page. Darling cupcake tops button on both cupcakes and storage jars. Why are little fingers learning buttons so darn cute?
$3.99
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OWL FAMILY
Oh wait, I forgot about this one. THIS might be my favorite! Momma and baby owls are finger puppets that velcro onto branches or tuck away in their nest. 
$3.99
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FIND THE SHAPES
A fun peek-a-boo flap game of find the shapes!
$3.99
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FRUIT MARKET
An orchard full of fruit! Peel fruit and pick apples off the tree to fill the basket.
$3.99
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ART CLASS
Learn colors with velcro crayons and a paint palette with a real paintbrush!
$3.99
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IN THE GARDEN
Make the flowers grow and watch the bees fly by! BUZZZZ!
$3.99
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COUNTING TRAIN
Learn to count with this fun chugga-chugga choo-choo! 
$3.99
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PIZZA PARLOR
These pizza toppings make me hungry. The toppings tuck away in 4 storage spots until your chef is ready to create a pizza masterpiece. 
$3.99
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QUIET BOOK COVER
Obviously you’re going to need one of these. This easy cover pattern holds all the pages in place.
$1.99
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THE COMPLETE QUIET BOOK
So you are in love with the whole dang thing. (Ya, so are we). You can download ALL of the patterns at once for a discounted price.
$26.99
You can also see ALL of these patterns in our HowDoesShe Store!
*PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE DIY PRINTABLE PATTERNS AND NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED – NO REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED.
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We hope you love these as much as we do. As you make them (or gift them), please share pictures with us on instagram and facebook using hashtag: #hdsquietbook
Missy says
I have been so excited for these to be released! I LOVE these patterns!!!
What a treasured gift this would be. ADORABLE!
Kristy says
Did I read wrong? Trying to purchase the entire set using the half off code it says this code is expired. Help?
Shelley says
So sorry Kristy. We accidentally put a space in the promo code. It should be: HALFOFF (not HALF OFF). Try now! It should work for you! 🙂
Bobbie says
I keep trying to put in HALFOFF and get the same message, code is expired, also. Did it work for you?
Stephanie says
I love your quiet book! I’m totally in love the the owl page!! I have made two myself and I know they are a labor of love!! My first one was a church themed book (http://www.toblertales.blogspot.com/2012/09/quiet-book-week-summary.html) and my second was a Sesame Street Theme. (http://www.toblertales.blogspot.com/2014/10/sesame-street-quiet-book-summary.html) I would love for you to check them out!!!
Shelley says
Oh my goodness those are darling Stephanie! I love BOTH of them. That Oscar page is too adorable. Thanks for sharing!
Alice says
Can you please reply to myself and all the others that are wondering if you will honor your advertised HALFOFF code?
Kelly Z says
What ages would you recommend this for?
Shelley says
I would say 2-6 would be the IDEAL age, but my older kids (7-12) love helping the younger ones with it. Heck, I even like it! 😉
Christine says
HI! I made a quite book for my daughter 25 years ago and she loved it! Now I am a grandma and can’t wait to make this wonderful soft book for my granddaughter! I love the patterns and have purchased the entire set. But when they downloaded, the words are all jumbled up. The pictures are great, but I cannot read the instructions or the supply list at all. I tried it twice and got the same results both times. I don’t think I could have done anything wrong. I clicked on the link to download. Any suggestions or help? Thanks!!
Katie says
Hi check your email soon, I’ll send some help. Thanks!
Jessica says
I’m trying to make the quiet book right now! I had a question though- the directions for each page say to use for example 4 red sheets for the train pages. So two red sheets to sew the train onto and then two red sheets to go on the back and finish it off. Does this make the book too thick when you put all the pages together? SHould the ‘back’ of the train page be the next page you have made? Say the cupcake pages come next in my book should you put the cupcakes on the back of the train so the book doesn’t have a bunch of blank felt pages? I hope this makes sense!
Allison says
I have the same questions and concerns as Jessica as Im starting this project for my daughter. Before I go ahead and make it without the extra blank backings, I wanted to make sure there isnt a reason to have them in place. Thanks!
Melissa says
I have the same question. Should I sew the book pages back to back or should each page have its own backing?
Gina says
I have the same question about the backing of each page. Starting the book right now (so excited) but wondering if I should back the page with color of felt that comes next. HELP!
Katie says
Hi ladies- I found out some answers for your questions today! So, it’s just a personal preference if you want to put the backing on each page or just use the next page. If you want your pages so they can be interchangeable and loose then they will need their own backing. If you’d rather they all stay as one book and not be as thick, then you can go ahead and use the next page as their back. Hope that helps! Have fun!
Dolores says
i love this
Amy Fox says
I purchased one of the complete quite books a few days ago and I have the email from paypal but never received the pattern download. Would that come through email and how long will it take for me to receive it? Thanks so much!!
Kelly says
This is the best thing ever. But is it at all possible to buy an already-assembled book? Because I TOTALLY would buy multiples of it even!!!
Melody says
What ages are these geared toward?thx
Brittney says
Hi I purchased this! EEE so excited to make this, I was wondering if you could take a picture of the binding, how the pages are attached, I’m just a touch uncertain and would love a closer picture, Also is the cover 2 pieces sewn all the way around to each other? it only says to sew the two short sides??
Nicole says
I am wondering about how all the pages are attached to the cover. The instructions are for using ribbon to sew the pages in order. However, in the pictures it looks like you use little plastic rings on the inside edge of each page and the ribbons string through these loops then perhaps tie into knots somewhere in the center of the book? Would you please take a closeup of the plastic rings on a page and how the ribbons connect to the cover pages?
Maritsa says
Hello Shelley
I would like to know what material you need in order to make the quiet books. I am sure it will be listed on the downloads but I would specifically like to know if you need an actual sowing machine of if felt needles will be good. Thanks.
Katie says
Hi! A sewing machine would definitely make things easier, but a needle and thread would work if that’s all you’ve got! Thanks!
Karrie says
hello! I am not a crafty person at all but I have been dying to get my boys each one of these. Can I purchase some some already made and put together? Thanks let meknow! 🙂
Katie says
Hi Karrie, we are glad you like them! Unfortunately at this time we are not making them to sell. Sorry!
Melissa says
Where do you buy your felt? It looks so much thicker and nicer than the sheets I find in the craft stores.
Mary says
Cute book. Wondering if you have created any bible story themed books? If not do you know of any that you can direct me to a different site. THanks, Mary
Lulu says
Just a suggestion but it would be so helpful if the measurements were in metric as well (I’m so confused!)
Lulu says
Just a question – Wondering if I need all of the felt in the list if I am making the book? Wouldn’t one page get stitched to the next to make the book?
Anne says
Oppppppsss
Paid for complete ser, downloaded, wont open?
Do we need something particular?
Please respond via my e mail.
Thank you.
Katie says
I’ll look into this for you and email you. Thanks so much!
Connie says
Just ordered the complete quiet book set of patterns and paid through Pay Pal. I was wondering how long it takes for the email to come with the download link? Please respond to my email address. Thanks!
Katie says
Check your email Connie for instructions! Thanks!
Michelle says
Hi. I’m finally starting my quiet book and am so excited. I have a question on the owl page though. It says to cut 2 of the light pink and 2 light blue circles. I did that, but now I can’t see where to put the second circle. I used one for the tummy of the owlets, but where does the other one go?
Katie says
Hi Michelle! Thanks for catching that. It should have said to cut 1 each of the light pink and blue. Sorry for the confusion. It’s been updated now. Thanks again!
Miriam says
I was curious if these patterns were for personal use only or if I can use them to make quiet books for some of our amish stores? Thanks!
Katie says
Miriam, I’m going to find out the answer for you and email you.
Nina says
I was wondering what your response to Miriam was about making these books to sell. Thanks!
Katie says
Hi, the quiet books are for personal use only and therefore are not allowed to be sold. Thanks so much for checking!
Melissa says
My book is so thick (6 inches) when I finished, I can’t figure out how to bind it together. What are the plastic rings you used and how did you attach them? Do you only put half the pages in the book, should I make it two books?
Katie says
Hi! They are sometimes called binding rings and are found in the sewing section at the craft store. They are attached sewing them by and to the edge of each book page, top, middle and bottom. It’s personal preference making them into two books, but I think that’s a great idea to make two books, especially if you have more than 1 kid who will be enjoying it! Hope that helps!
Melody Gleed says
I had same problem with the with the code,
MariaPalito says
Hi there, I found your blogpost via Pinterest and I am so sad to see your QUIET BOOK OWL FAMILY, the design is awfully close to my owl hand puppet and my felt toys. It is such a shame that a big blog like yours have to replicate designs of small designers like me instead of creating something unique. You can see my owls if you just search on google Mariapalito owl (https://goo.gl/ZGCT4v) , really sad about it. I don’t know who “made” the design for your quiet book but this misrepresent your brand for sure! so sad. MariaPalito
Katie says
MariaPalito, thanks for your message. I just spoke with our designer. She understands how it feels when you think people are copying you. She says she’s so sorry this happened, she hates that you feel this way (she knows it feels bad) but it really IS just a coincidence.
Jennifer says
These are awesome!! My problem is I don’t have the time to make these for my toddler. Would you consider selling one to me already made?
Katie says
Hi Jennifer! We’re so thrilled that you love these so much that you’d love for us to make you one. Unfortunately at this time we just don’t have time either, all of us are busy working on this blog and have families. Hopefully you can find a friend who can sew that might make it for you! Thanks again for your support!
Margie says
My daughter just showed my these darling quiet book patterns recently. Any chance they are going on discount again soon?
Katie says
I’ll let the ladies know there’s interest in a discount sale. Thanks!
Daniel Duke says
I just ordered your quiet book download with my PayPal account. How do I get the download now? I am anxious to get started. Thank You
Katie says
You should be receiving an email with a download link. If you’re still having problems email me at [email protected] and I’ll help you out! thanks!
Daniel Duke says
Katie,
I still haven’t received the download that I paid for on October 16, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive it or should I just cancel this transaction and get my money back?
Dan Duke
KAREN says
I WOULD LIKE TO USE THE HALFOFF COUPON CODE BUT IT IS NOT BEING ACCEPTED.
Katie says
Will you try again? We had a hiccup last night, but it should be good now. Thank you!
Melissa says
The HALFOFF code isn’t working for me either, Is it now expired?
Katie says
Yes it was a super duper quick sale! Watch again, hopefully they will be on sale again soon! Thanks for your support!
Zoe says
Hi I love the felt quiet book, do you ship to the UK? X
Katie says
Hi Zoe, the quiet books are actually just a pattern download that you purchase and then you can download them on to your computer. Thanks!
Zoe says
Haha yes I noticed that just after I posted, thanks!
Adri says
love your books 🙂 I’ve made some too 😀 i shared your page on my blog hope that was ok 🙂
Katie says
Thanks just great! Thanks so much for the shout out! Your books are darling!
Elizabeth says
What is the difficulty level? I don’t possess fabulous sewing skills.
Katie says
It’s pretty simple stitching. I’m sure you could do it! 🙂
Jamie says
Hello,
Just wondering if the pattern was going to be on sale anytime soon?
Thank you,
Jamie
Cathy Hickey says
I purchased the pattern/instructions for the quiet book cover, in the garden and cupcake shop. I’ve read the instructions & through the comments & I’m a bit confused on how to attach the pages to the cover.
Do you make buttonhole style slits at the top, middle & bottom of the cover? In the cupcake shop it says to thread the ribbon or twine through the openings in the center book binding. Is that just a description of the location or is there supposed to be some sort of binding put in the cover?
A picture of that added to the cover instructions would be super helpful. Could you email me a picture? Thanks so much! Darling work. 🙂
Cathy Hickey says
I’m so silly. I didn’t read the instructions “from the beginning!” I understand completely how to put the binding in the cover. Sorry about that last post. Thanks!
Yolandie says
HI THERE
DO YOU SELL THESE BOOKS? IS IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO SHIP IT TO SOUTH AFRICA? I WANT TO DISTRUBUTE IT HERE IN SOUTH AFRICA. I HAVE A 6 MONTH OLS SON AND I LOVE THE QUIET BOOKS, IT IS THE BEST WAY TO STIMULATE KIDS IN ALL KIND OF WAYS.
WHAT IS YOUR STOCK AMOUNT AND THE PRICE DIFFERENCE?
REGARDS
Katie says
Hi thanks for your interest! At this time we are only selling the downloadable patterns and they are for personal use only. Thanks for your support!
Tania Grech says
I purchased the pattern for the quiet book last week and just purchased the new pages, very excited to start creating as i plan on make two, one each for my twins. I just have one quick question and i haven’t been able to see if it was answered elsewhere. Do you use wool or Acrylic felt?
PS: Metric measurements would be great too if you could add them to future products!
Katie says
Acrylic felt is sufficient. Thanks!
Wendy says
Do you sell to Canada? I’m having trouble buying the entire quiet book pattern.
Katie says
Yes, it’s just a download. Email me at katie at howdoesshe.com and I’ll help you out. Thanks!