I grew up in Spain and learned knitting, crochet, and embroidery from my talented mother, who was skilled in sewing and lace-making.
For years I juggled a regular job while building an online platform dedicated to sharing my passion for quilting and making it accessible to all.
I’ve also contributed to many publications and share my ideas and techniques on this website and my popular YouTube channel, TeresaDownUnder. In addition to my YouTube channel, on May 2023 I started publishing exclusive quilting video tutorials on Patreon.
Crafting is my sanctuary, providing balance to my life. I find joy in spending my free time sewing and designing, although I often have more crafting ideas in my head than I’ll ever have time to bring to life.
I’m also the author of the book “Turnabout Patchwork: Simple Quilts with a Twist,” which explores the art of creating unique quilt tops by playing with quilt blocks, slicing them up, and repositioning the pieces to craft entirely new designs.
When I’m not sewing, you can find me engaging in various creative pursuits, such as drawing, painting, sculpting, embroidering, or felting.
My tools
Last but not least, you often ask what sewing machine, or ruler, or whatever tool I use.
You can see here a list of the quilting tools you can see on my videos.
When I’m not sewing I can be found drawing, painting, sculpting, embroidering or felting.
I love feedback so please feel free to comment on any of my posts and offer as many suggestions and ideas as you like.
Contact me
If you want to contact me you can use the form below.
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My book and other publications
Check out my book “Turnabout Patchwork” for endless quilt top possibilities.
My book is now available as individual chapter downloads in a 4 quilt pattern bundles.
See all the quilts in the book in a real life project
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I have just discovered your lovely web site.Well done.I will be refering to it quite a lot..
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Fabulous!
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Just found your website today and have signed up ,am looking forward to many surprises
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Thank you Mary.
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So glad I found this blog
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Just found your site today, looking forward to exploring 🙂 Thank you
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Have fun!
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Finally a quilting tutorial I fully understand a eureka moment thank you so much
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Thank you Mary!
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All I can is you made my head explode with ideas!!! Thank you!!
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That’s great! Thank you.
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looking for pattern for the 9 patch
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All my 9 patch tutorials are here: https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2016/05/05/quilting-blocks-made-with-precuts/ plus a few more
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Enjoying your video tutorials sew much! I’m always looking forward to your next one. Teresa, Thank you for the work you do to help and inspire us quilters all over the world. Sent from Darlene in Conway, South Carolina, USA
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love your blog, your patterns, your video tutorials. Thanks so much – wish you would write a book and teach at Quilt Festival in Houston, TX
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Hi Lynn, thank you very much for your encouraging words 🙂
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Just found you through Pinterest. I have many precuts and how-to books, but can’t get started. Your videos just gave me a shot in the arm – let me at those jelly rolls. Thanks so much for your inspiration. Your clever videos are amazing.
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That’s great Midge! I hope you enjoy making those blocks 🙂
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How sweet of you to post these block patterns that even myself a senior can understand
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Hi Mary, thank you. I’m happy you like my tutorials.
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I love your videos,so easy to understand,thank you for all you do and inspiration.
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Thank you Robyn
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I am excited to have found this site! I plan to learn from you!
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That’s fantastic!
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Watched you on You Tube and loved your techniques and cannot wait to start on the 3D Hexagon Block……You make it so simple.
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I always stop what I’m doing when I get a notification about your new videos on YouTube! THANK YOU for sharing with the world✂️
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Thank you Kelly 😊
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I would love to receive an ebook copy of your new book. It would be a great addition to my collection.
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Teresa.
Best ever videos to watch as they are quick, visual and accurate. I am always inspired!
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Thank you Robin.
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Wonderful videos Teresa, so clear and concise. Is there a ‘home’ page or somewhere to start browsing this site?
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Hi Cass, just the homepage for this blog is a good start https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/
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