I’m a quilt maker, pattern designer, and sewing teacher that loves both traditional quilting and garment-sewing. I got my start in the professional quilting world back in 2010 when I got a job with The Fabric Shop Network. I’d never heard of local quilt shops before and little did I know, my entire life would change with that discovery.
I went on to work for Robert Kaufman Fabrics and Fabric Depot before making the move to Shannon Fabrics. I spent the next eight years developing the educational arm, connecting with makers across the country as the hot of our weekly “Sew Together Tuesday” live videos. Along with my partner, I traveled in an RV across the states, broadcasting live from more than 30 quilt shops and visiting many more.
These days, I’m pouring my heart into my indie pattern company and a new live YouTube show: Make with Teresa. I am passionate about sharing what I’ve learned over more than 40 years of sewing and quilting, whether that’s with sewing patterns, online workshops or live events. I love it all!
My creative world is very much shaped by my love for travel and giving back. Right after I finished college as a single mom, I decided to take a gap year to explore the world intentionally with my kids. In 2007, we packed up and moved to Tam Kỳ, a small town in central Vietnam, where we spent months volunteering at local orphanages and teaching English. That immersive experience completely changed how I see the world, and it sparked a lifelong love for travel and community that still inspires everything I make and teach today.
Today, I love bringing people together for big, meaningful projects—like my nationwide “Quarter Millennial Quilt” sew along—where thousands of makers have created quilt blocks that represent each state and its story in the history of America. These are the projects that make my heart sing.
Want to connect? Join me for..
- online workshops
- live YouTube show
- sewing tutorials
- quilt guild lectures
- in-person workshops
I can’t wait to see what you make!
