Making the Changes to Ease Burnout - With Timna Tarr

Making the Changes to Ease Burnout - With Timna Tarr

Author: Sam Hunter April 15, 2026 Duration: 1:10:28

#073 - Timna joins the podcast again to talk about some of the things she’s done to help ease the burnout she was feeling a couple of years ago. She re-evaluated how she does her teaching, and modified the WHERE to give her schedule some much needed space.

We also talk about the value of playing with artistic media that is not fabric-related to shake out new ideas, and to just have some fun. It can’t just be all work, all the time!

Show Notes

https://www.timnatarr.com/

Instagram: @timnatarr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timnatarrquilts

Asilomar/Empty Spools - https://emptyspoolsseminars.com/

The Hill Institute - https://hillinstitute.com/

Studio E - https://www.studioefabrics.net/

Quilt Talk - https://ctpub.com/products/quilt-talk?srsltid=AfmBOoq_FrxcZCqtX0HvnQbeg4BUMMkhil1SVkk1NWkA5nX0hoDHtIqg

Page and Pixel - https://www.page-and-pixel.com/

Meow Mix fabric - https://www.studioefabrics.net/meow-mix-digital-full-collection-meow-mix/

Freedom From - https://freedom.to/

Cold Turkey - https://getcoldturkey.com/

Art Work by Sally Mann - https://amzn.to/4bHEZ8G

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A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst - https://amzn.to/4bbLpgm



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Sam Hunter has spent years running her own craft business, and in The Rev Craft Biz Podcast, she pulls up a chair with fellow quilters and makers to have the conversations they usually save for retreats or late-night texts. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the grounded, sometimes messy reality of turning a passion into a sustainable livelihood. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a frank discussion between friends who understand the unique pressures of the creative marketplace. They dig into the practicalities of entrepreneurship-from pricing and production to marketing and mindset-while never losing sight of the art that started it all. You’ll hear honest stories about juggling creative work with administrative demands, strategies for avoiding burnout, and how to protect the time needed to actually make things. More than just business tips, this podcast explores how these individuals are actively working to reshape their corner of the craft industry into something more inclusive and supportive. For anyone who has ever felt alone at their sewing machine or workbench, wondering how to make it all work, Sam’s conversations offer camaraderie, actionable ideas, and a reminder that the path is always being stitched together one thread at a time. Tune in for a blend of solid business insight and genuine artistic community, all from voices who live this work every single day.
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