Happy new year!
In 2013 I felt like I always had at least 2 sewing projects going at all time. With Jax turning 3 back in February, my quiet book projects grew with him. For our annual beach trip, I sewed him a large fire station quiet book. I also began a massive project to sew the whole world!
With a new year beginning, it’s fun to look back on the pages I made and shared with you, as I did in 2012 and 2011.
Current Top 5
- Sock Matching Quiet Book Page – 71,096 views | 18,000+ pins
- Bumble Bee Lacing Maze Quiet Book Page – 16,972 views | 2,000+ pins
- Autumn Leaves Quiet Book – 8,794 views | 1,000+ pins
- Forest Quiet Book Page – 37,092 views | 1,000+ pins
- Circus Train Quiet Book Page – 35,987 views | 3,000+ pins
The sock matching page has been the top page for 3 years!
All Time Top 10
- Sock Matching Quiet Book Page – 32,292 views | 9,000+ pins
- Forest Quiet Book Page – 37,092 views | 1,000+ pins
- Circus Train Quiet Book Page – 35,987 views | 3,000+ pins
- Sandcastle Quiet Book Page – 35,333 views | 7,000+ pins
- Let’s Cook Breakfast Quiet Book Page – 28,227 views | 4,000+ pins
- Mailbox & Letters Quiet Book Page – 27,230 views | 2,000+ pins
- Treasure Quiet Book Page – 26,466 views | 3,000+ pins
- Cookie Shapes & Colors Quiet Book Page – 25,461 views | 2,000+ pins
- Astronaut Quiet Book Page – 22,976 views | 1,000+ pins
- Dump Truck Quiet Book Page – 22,073 views | 1,000+ pins
The dump truck made the all-time top 10 for the first time in 2013.
10 Most Popular from 2013
- Montessori Continents Map & Quietbook – 18,854 views | 1,000+ pins
- Bumble Bee Lacing Maze Quiet Book Page – 16,972 views | 2,000+ pins
- Felt Fire Station – Fire Truck & Dalmatian – 10,259 views | 1,000+ pins
- Autumn Leaves Quiet Book – 8,794 views | 1,000+ pins
- Felt Fire Station – Cover – 7,289 views | 298 pins
- Animals of the Ocean for the Montessori Wall Map & Quietbook – 6,989 views | 675 pins
- Animals of Africa for the Montessori Wall Map & Quietbook – 6,657 views | 661 pins
- Felt Fire Station – Garage & Locker Room – 5,299 views | 876 pins
- Animals of North America for the Montessori Wall Map & Quietbook – 4,631 views | 512 pins
- Animals of South America for the Montessori Wall Map & Quietbook – 4,522 views | 395 pins
The Montessori Wall Map & Quietbook posts got a combined 52,682 views this year!
Overall, I’ve shared 62 quiet book pattern posts with you since I started sewing them in September of 2011, including 4 multi-page books. Wow! You can check them all out here.
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I’m always taking suggestions for new page ideas. Join our Facebook page, or leave a comment here!
Small Sewing Projects
Along with quiet book sewing, I also did a long of small sewing projects in 2013. My Little Ponies are a common project for me, thanks to my niece who adores them. I also do a lot of ornament sewing every Christmas.
Top 10 Sewing Projects in 2013
- Wee Wonderfuls – Sewing Rag Dolls – 11,512 views | 897 pins
- Pillow Quiet Book Cover – 5,550 views | 218 pins
- Felt Valentine Play Set – 5,155 views | 3,000+ pins
- Christmas Tree for Toddlers – 5,137 views | 179 pins
- DIY Rainbow Dash Plush with Goggles – 4,383 views | 324 pins
- DIY Sewing Labels – 3,444 views | 330 pins
- Make the World’s Best Robot Costume! – 2,890 views | 82 pins
- Mini Advent Ornaments Set One – 2,331 views | 97 pins
- Felt Caterpillar Coin Purse – 2,283 views | 238 pins
- DIY Felt Poppy Headband – 1,811 views | 199 pins
Our Reader’s Choice project this holiday was the Christmas Tree Play Set!
Honorable mention to this no-sew project: our color-coded handbell music note set!
Thank You!
A big thank you to American Felt and Craft for supplying felt for many of my creations! Their wool blend felt is just so nice to work with. And thank you Safari Ltd. for helping me make a lot of my projects more exciting and educational!
Thank you American Felt and Craft!
Top 5 Referring Blogs in 2013:
- The Quiet Book Blog
- American Felt and Craft – The Blog
- Living Montessori Now
- Lapappadolce
- Proverbs 31 Woman
Let’s Be Friends!
Want to get social? I’m the best at responding on Instagram, but you can always email if you don’t mind waiting (Sorry about that!) You can join my Facebook page or message me via Twitter. My personal site is Stvlive.com. I’m on Pinterest, and I host a large quiet book board. I also love postal mail! Jax enjoys postcards from around the world. Our mailing address is here.
Jax is growing up (he’ll be 4 in February!) but he hasn’t outgrown quiet books. But, you may have noticed that I am tending towards educational projects and larger multi-page books.
Upcoming projects will include a bit of everything: a weather page and money page that can be used in homeschooling, the last installment of the world map (Australia!) and something donut-themed (the birthday party theme Jax chose!) Have an idea for me?
Your projects are fantastic! Big world map is on my “to do” list this year.
Have a happy and creative New Year!
Hi Stephanie, I loved your tree and the world map. This past year has been a bit horrendous, so I have not really had much time for sewing. I have a little girl who likes My Little Pony and I want to try out one of your patterns for her. I am so looking forward to the next year to see all that you have in store for us. Your blog is one of my favourites and it really cheers me up when I see all you pretty things. Have an awesome 2014
Your designs are so clever and beautiful. I’ve sent links to my mother in law as I think she’ll really enjoy doing some of these. I really wish I was better at sewing. Perhaps one for the list of resolutions…
Your designs are really amazing! You’re one creative mama!
Thanks so much for the inspiration. I have made several quiet book pages for my daughter ( 2 in April), some from your site and others of my own design.
As for a donut-theme idea… I am starting a pattern building/matching easter egg page for the spring/easter page. It might also work with donuts. Good luck!
Is there a way i can buy this one my son really likes this one but since I’m a single working mum I don’t know how I can find the time to sew these pages not to mention my sewing skills please please lemme know if I cn buy it???
I would love to have Quiet Book pages for different Bible Stories & their templates.
love all your quiet book pages 🙂 I’ve made 4 quiet books and your page here has been so helpful. I posted a link to your page on my blog hope that’s ok 🙂
Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to make your kind of quiet book just with hand-sewing? I can’t use my sewing machine temporarily, and actually I have never really sewn anything. The sewing machine was passed on by my late mom, and I haven’t had the urge to sew until I have my own daughter and would like to make a quiet book for her second birthday gift. Can you advise me on this thing? Thank you beforehand.