I'm super excited to share today's guest post from Timna Tarr. You may recall that I took an improv quilting class from Timna several years ago. I've been a big fan of hers ever since then!
With Julie out on maternity leave, I thought it would be a good time to remember that quilts are made with love, and to be loved.
My teenage daughter, who thanks to her grandma knows how to sew, does not like to sew. But last winter when she was invited to a baby shower for her former babysitter we thought a baby quilt would be an excellent gift. My daughter only agreed to the project because she wanted to give a special quilt to a very special someone. That is love, my friends.
We used a block that is easy to construct and is forgiving for wobbly seams. The quilt is simple enough that a mom and a thirteen-year-old can put a top together in one day – we took advantage of a school snow day to make the top. I did the cutting and she did the sewing. You may notice that one block is out of place. My kid didn't want to take out her stitches to fix it and said, "It's more interesting this way." She's right, the unintentional error gives the quilt some character.
A few weeks ago I received a text photo of an extremely adorable baby hanging out on the quilt. The quilt is doing its job, exactly as we hoped it would!
If you need to make a quick little quilt, dig into your scrap bin and start cutting squares. You can find a link to the pattern HERE.
— Timna Tarr
Timna Tarr comes from a long line of quilters but did not begin quilting until after studying art history in college. She bought her first longarm in 2001 and began quilting clients' quilts shortly thereafter. Timna’s own nationally award-winning quilts are in private and corporate collections. They have also been seen in numerous exhibits, magazines, and books as well as on The Quilt Show and Quilting Arts TV. Timna is an in-demand teacher and speaker, traveling across the U.S. She lives in South Hadley, MA and works out of her studio in Holyoke, MA.
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Who’s prettier ??? That sweet baby-face ? Or that beautiful quilt ?
Awww don’t make me choose……….
….this quilt is so pretty in its simplicity & I love the off center triangles of darks and lights.
Timna your talents are visually appreciated !
Who’s prettier ??? That sweet baby-face ? Or that beautiful quilt ?
Awww don’t make me choose……….
….this quilt is so pretty in its simplicity & I love the off center triangles of darks and lights.
Timna your talents are visually appreciated !
Who’s prettier ??? That sweet baby-face ? Or that beautiful quilt ?
Awww don’t make me choose……….
….this quilt is so pretty in its simplicity & I love the off center triangles of darks and lights.
Timna your talents are visually appreciated !
Who’s prettier ??? That sweet baby-face ? Or that beautiful quilt ?
Awww don’t make me choose……….
….this quilt is so pretty in its simplicity & I love the off center triangles of darks and lights.
Timna your talents are visually appreciated !
Who’s prettier ??? That sweet baby-face ? Or that beautiful quilt ?
Awww don’t make me choose……….
….this quilt is so pretty in its simplicity & I love the off center triangles of darks and lights.
Timna your talents are visually appreciated !
Who’s prettier ??? That sweet baby-face ? Or that beautiful quilt ?
Awww don’t make me choose……….
….this quilt is so pretty in its simplicity & I love the off center triangles of darks and lights.
Timna your talents are visually appreciated !
Who’s prettier ??? That sweet baby-face ? Or that beautiful quilt ?
Awww don’t make me choose……….
….this quilt is so pretty in its simplicity & I love the off center triangles of darks and lights.
Timna your talents are visually appreciated !
What a SWEET post … brought tears to my eyes and I salute you getting your 13 year old to quilt for a day and she was right, it did make it more interesting, but seeing that baby with your quilt … great way to start the day, both are precious!! Moms and daughters can do great things.
What a SWEET post … brought tears to my eyes and I salute you getting your 13 year old to quilt for a day and she was right, it did make it more interesting, but seeing that baby with your quilt … great way to start the day, both are precious!! Moms and daughters can do great things.
What a SWEET post … brought tears to my eyes and I salute you getting your 13 year old to quilt for a day and she was right, it did make it more interesting, but seeing that baby with your quilt … great way to start the day, both are precious!! Moms and daughters can do great things.
What a SWEET post … brought tears to my eyes and I salute you getting your 13 year old to quilt for a day and she was right, it did make it more interesting, but seeing that baby with your quilt … great way to start the day, both are precious!! Moms and daughters can do great things.
What a SWEET post … brought tears to my eyes and I salute you getting your 13 year old to quilt for a day and she was right, it did make it more interesting, but seeing that baby with your quilt … great way to start the day, both are precious!! Moms and daughters can do great things.
What a SWEET post … brought tears to my eyes and I salute you getting your 13 year old to quilt for a day and she was right, it did make it more interesting, but seeing that baby with your quilt … great way to start the day, both are precious!! Moms and daughters can do great things.
What a SWEET post … brought tears to my eyes and I salute you getting your 13 year old to quilt for a day and she was right, it did make it more interesting, but seeing that baby with your quilt … great way to start the day, both are precious!! Moms and daughters can do great things.
Speaking of not correcting mistakes, my husband’s mother quilted a quilt for each of her 12 children. My husband was the last child and his quilt was made up of donkeys. Each donkey had a tail, but one of the donkey’s tail was inadvertently put in up side down. His mother did not correct it and always said that life isn’t perfect and that she wanted to leave it that way so he would realize that you can live with your mistakes. We loved the quilt for over sixty years and then passed it on to a great nephew who is still enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Speaking of not correcting mistakes, my husband’s mother quilted a quilt for each of her 12 children. My husband was the last child and his quilt was made up of donkeys. Each donkey had a tail, but one of the donkey’s tail was inadvertently put in up side down. His mother did not correct it and always said that life isn’t perfect and that she wanted to leave it that way so he would realize that you can live with your mistakes. We loved the quilt for over sixty years and then passed it on to a great nephew who is still enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Speaking of not correcting mistakes, my husband’s mother quilted a quilt for each of her 12 children. My husband was the last child and his quilt was made up of donkeys. Each donkey had a tail, but one of the donkey’s tail was inadvertently put in up side down. His mother did not correct it and always said that life isn’t perfect and that she wanted to leave it that way so he would realize that you can live with your mistakes. We loved the quilt for over sixty years and then passed it on to a great nephew who is still enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Speaking of not correcting mistakes, my husband’s mother quilted a quilt for each of her 12 children. My husband was the last child and his quilt was made up of donkeys. Each donkey had a tail, but one of the donkey’s tail was inadvertently put in up side down. His mother did not correct it and always said that life isn’t perfect and that she wanted to leave it that way so he would realize that you can live with your mistakes. We loved the quilt for over sixty years and then passed it on to a great nephew who is still enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Speaking of not correcting mistakes, my husband’s mother quilted a quilt for each of her 12 children. My husband was the last child and his quilt was made up of donkeys. Each donkey had a tail, but one of the donkey’s tail was inadvertently put in up side down. His mother did not correct it and always said that life isn’t perfect and that she wanted to leave it that way so he would realize that you can live with your mistakes. We loved the quilt for over sixty years and then passed it on to a great nephew who is still enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Speaking of not correcting mistakes, my husband’s mother quilted a quilt for each of her 12 children. My husband was the last child and his quilt was made up of donkeys. Each donkey had a tail, but one of the donkey’s tail was inadvertently put in up side down. His mother did not correct it and always said that life isn’t perfect and that she wanted to leave it that way so he would realize that you can live with your mistakes. We loved the quilt for over sixty years and then passed it on to a great nephew who is still enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Speaking of not correcting mistakes, my husband’s mother quilted a quilt for each of her 12 children. My husband was the last child and his quilt was made up of donkeys. Each donkey had a tail, but one of the donkey’s tail was inadvertently put in up side down. His mother did not correct it and always said that life isn’t perfect and that she wanted to leave it that way so he would realize that you can live with your mistakes. We loved the quilt for over sixty years and then passed it on to a great nephew who is still enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Darling quilt & great way to use scraps! But whose the 13 yr old?? Hard to tell! Both beautiful!
Darling quilt & great way to use scraps! But whose the 13 yr old?? Hard to tell! Both beautiful!
Darling quilt & great way to use scraps! But whose the 13 yr old?? Hard to tell! Both beautiful!
Darling quilt & great way to use scraps! But whose the 13 yr old?? Hard to tell! Both beautiful!
Darling quilt & great way to use scraps! But whose the 13 yr old?? Hard to tell! Both beautiful!
Darling quilt & great way to use scraps! But whose the 13 yr old?? Hard to tell! Both beautiful!
Darling quilt & great way to use scraps! But whose the 13 yr old?? Hard to tell! Both beautiful!
THIS BABY QUILT IS A BENCHMARK IN LIFE FOR FOUR PEOPLE, SUCH A NEAT THING!!
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO COMMENT, JULIE. YOU ARE, AS USUAL, SO REMARKABLE. HERE YOU ARE A BRAND NEW MOM AND STILL MAKING ART. I AM SURE THERE IS NO COUNTING THE ARTIST’S WHO HAVE TAKEN MONTHS, AT LEAST, AND SO MANY OF US, YEARS, OUT OF MAKING ART BECAUSE OF CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. (JILLIONS, PROBABLY). JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR ART AND IDEAS ARE REALLY APPRECIATED.
AND SUCH A GORGEOUS BABY BOY!! ALL THE BEST, SCOTTY HANSON
THIS BABY QUILT IS A BENCHMARK IN LIFE FOR FOUR PEOPLE, SUCH A NEAT THING!!
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO COMMENT, JULIE. YOU ARE, AS USUAL, SO REMARKABLE. HERE YOU ARE A BRAND NEW MOM AND STILL MAKING ART. I AM SURE THERE IS NO COUNTING THE ARTIST’S WHO HAVE TAKEN MONTHS, AT LEAST, AND SO MANY OF US, YEARS, OUT OF MAKING ART BECAUSE OF CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. (JILLIONS, PROBABLY). JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR ART AND IDEAS ARE REALLY APPRECIATED.
AND SUCH A GORGEOUS BABY BOY!! ALL THE BEST, SCOTTY HANSON
THIS BABY QUILT IS A BENCHMARK IN LIFE FOR FOUR PEOPLE, SUCH A NEAT THING!!
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO COMMENT, JULIE. YOU ARE, AS USUAL, SO REMARKABLE. HERE YOU ARE A BRAND NEW MOM AND STILL MAKING ART. I AM SURE THERE IS NO COUNTING THE ARTIST’S WHO HAVE TAKEN MONTHS, AT LEAST, AND SO MANY OF US, YEARS, OUT OF MAKING ART BECAUSE OF CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. (JILLIONS, PROBABLY). JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR ART AND IDEAS ARE REALLY APPRECIATED.
AND SUCH A GORGEOUS BABY BOY!! ALL THE BEST, SCOTTY HANSON
THIS BABY QUILT IS A BENCHMARK IN LIFE FOR FOUR PEOPLE, SUCH A NEAT THING!!
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO COMMENT, JULIE. YOU ARE, AS USUAL, SO REMARKABLE. HERE YOU ARE A BRAND NEW MOM AND STILL MAKING ART. I AM SURE THERE IS NO COUNTING THE ARTIST’S WHO HAVE TAKEN MONTHS, AT LEAST, AND SO MANY OF US, YEARS, OUT OF MAKING ART BECAUSE OF CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. (JILLIONS, PROBABLY). JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR ART AND IDEAS ARE REALLY APPRECIATED.
AND SUCH A GORGEOUS BABY BOY!! ALL THE BEST, SCOTTY HANSON
THIS BABY QUILT IS A BENCHMARK IN LIFE FOR FOUR PEOPLE, SUCH A NEAT THING!!
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO COMMENT, JULIE. YOU ARE, AS USUAL, SO REMARKABLE. HERE YOU ARE A BRAND NEW MOM AND STILL MAKING ART. I AM SURE THERE IS NO COUNTING THE ARTIST’S WHO HAVE TAKEN MONTHS, AT LEAST, AND SO MANY OF US, YEARS, OUT OF MAKING ART BECAUSE OF CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. (JILLIONS, PROBABLY). JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR ART AND IDEAS ARE REALLY APPRECIATED.
AND SUCH A GORGEOUS BABY BOY!! ALL THE BEST, SCOTTY HANSON
THIS BABY QUILT IS A BENCHMARK IN LIFE FOR FOUR PEOPLE, SUCH A NEAT THING!!
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO COMMENT, JULIE. YOU ARE, AS USUAL, SO REMARKABLE. HERE YOU ARE A BRAND NEW MOM AND STILL MAKING ART. I AM SURE THERE IS NO COUNTING THE ARTIST’S WHO HAVE TAKEN MONTHS, AT LEAST, AND SO MANY OF US, YEARS, OUT OF MAKING ART BECAUSE OF CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. (JILLIONS, PROBABLY). JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR ART AND IDEAS ARE REALLY APPRECIATED.
AND SUCH A GORGEOUS BABY BOY!! ALL THE BEST, SCOTTY HANSON
THIS BABY QUILT IS A BENCHMARK IN LIFE FOR FOUR PEOPLE, SUCH A NEAT THING!!
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO COMMENT, JULIE. YOU ARE, AS USUAL, SO REMARKABLE. HERE YOU ARE A BRAND NEW MOM AND STILL MAKING ART. I AM SURE THERE IS NO COUNTING THE ARTIST’S WHO HAVE TAKEN MONTHS, AT LEAST, AND SO MANY OF US, YEARS, OUT OF MAKING ART BECAUSE OF CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. (JILLIONS, PROBABLY). JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR ART AND IDEAS ARE REALLY APPRECIATED.
AND SUCH A GORGEOUS BABY BOY!! ALL THE BEST, SCOTTY HANSON