Carolina Oneto is a textile artist known for her vibrant, intricately designed quilts. Hailing from Chile and now based in Mexico City, Carolina’s creative journey blends a love for textiles and mastery of colour. With a background in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s in Business Engineering, Carolina brings a unique perspective to her art. After exploring diverse cultures in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, Carolina discovered her passion for patchwork in Buenos Aires at 35. In 2016, studying colour theory at the Catholic University of Chile deepened her artistic expression, making colour a defining element in her stunning quilts. Carolina’s work has gained international recognition at esteemed Quilt Festivals like Quilt Week in Paducah, Lancaster, and Des Moines, as well as exhibitions such as Quiltcon and Festival of Quilts. Her art has been showcased in galleries and art centers across Europe, the USA, and Chile.
Passionate about sharing her expertise, Carolina offers online classes to a global audience, nurturing a supportive community of aspiring quilters and art enthusiasts. Her creations embody simplicity, beauty and a deep appreciation for handmade artistry, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the joy of her craft.
I thought the day was one of the best ones we have had, and Carolina was an excellent teacher. She encouraged everyone and was full of praise for all the members work. Many thanks to the committee for organising it. — Jane Johnson
I watched your class yesterday and let me tell you the way you explained colour was amazing!!! I have had others explain colour but you, you made it so simple to understand!!! It was like a light bulb finally went on. The way you actually used colour fabric to explain the color wheel is what really made things click with me. That visual with you explanation was so clear!!! I think, no I KNOW I can go forward now with confidence when picking out colors rather than just going “ok I like that colour and this one.” and just hope they work ok. Thank you so very much!!! I can’t wait to get started. Carolina is a wonderful teacher!!!! — Michelle D
If you are curious to learn about improv techniques at an introductory level, I highly recommend this class. Carolina starts with choosing the colour palette and then moves to detailed instructions that are easy to follow. I am more confident now and eager to use these new tools in my quilting designs. I have taken almost every class by Carolina and find her to be a good teacher of concepts. She also has a sweet and supportive personality that inspires me to keep growing. — Gigi Voegeli
