Jackie O'Brien
Jackie is a 20 year quilt veteran, artist, and owner of If These threads Could Talk. She is passionate about quilting and teaching others to quilt. Jackie discovered One Block Wonders (OBWs) in 2006 and has made well over 110 and counting! Two of her One Block Wonders are featured in Maxine Rosenthal’s book “One Block Wonders Around the World”. I consider her to be the “Goddess of One block wonders! And if the example pictured here is a portrait of a goddess, then I would consider thisJackie’s self portrait! Jackie is an expert with incorporating hollow cubes and has…
Jeanie Crossley of A Crafty Place
After a 20-year Marine Corps career ,Jeanie Crossley traded in her uniform for fabric and thread. She began sewing garments before discovering quilting in the 1980s with her very first tree skirt. In 2017, her passion deepened when she joined a quilt block swap, which sparked her fascination with design. Today, Jeanie creates original quilt patterns, leads a popular quilt swap group, and shares her work through her ACraftyPlace Facebook page and at craft shows. In her classes, Jeanie combines military precision with creative exploration, making her workshops both structured and inspiring. Students love her clear instructions, approachable style, and…
Krista Moser - A Quilted Life
Quilt Pattern Designer • Educator • Creator of the 60° Diamond Ruler Krista Moser is the designer behind The Quilted Life and the creative behind the popular Creative Grids 60° Diamond Ruler. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Krista is known for her clear, visual instruction style and bold geometric quilt designs that make even complex patterns approachable. Her workshops are packed with tips for precision piecing, working with bias edges, and mastering techniques like Y-seams. Whether you’re a confident beginner or seasoned quilter, you’ll walk away from Krista’s sessions with new skills, fresh inspiration, and a finished project…
Mary Beth Dunn
Kentucky-born and raised, Mary Beth Dunn is a proud “blue-blooded” quilter with a passion for teaching, creating, and sharing the joy of quilting. After retiring from a distinguished civil service career as an oceanographer with the federal government in 2014, Mary Beth dove headfirst into the quilting world—and never looked back. Known for turning complex techniques into fun, accessible experiences, Mary Beth is especially skilled in improvisational piecing and creative panel quilting. Her award-winning designs often incorporate machine embroidery and reflect her love of nature and animals—she’s designed quilts featuring everything from horses and llamas to alligators, bulls, and flamingos.…
Merritt Crawford
We are delighted to welcome Merritt Crawford of Souvenir Stitches and Sew Just BeeCuzz to Hidden Falls Farm Retreat! Merritt is a talented pattern designer and teacher with over 40 years of needlework experience, spanning cross stitch, quilting, crochet, and wool appliqué. She is especially well known for her artistry in cross stitch finishing. Merritt began her creative journey in her tween years with cross stitch and crochet, later adding sewing and quilting after college. Inspired by the women in her life who turned everyday tasks into works of art, she has carried forward that creative heritage with a deep love…
Toni Raynolds
Toni Raynolds began quilting as a way to connect more with her mom—a quiet act of love that opened the door to something much bigger. In those early stitches, she found not only shared memories but a spark of joy that led her to join her church’s quilt ministry. What began as a simple way to bond became a lifelong calling. Today, Toni is a Studio 180 Design Certified Instructor, founder of Pieced Perfection, and proud owner of Hidden Falls Farm Retreat—a peaceful, purpose-filled escape in the rolling hills of Nancy, Kentucky. Designed with quilters, crafters, and makers in mind,…