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 developed a number of other innovative techniques to take Your One block Wonder designs to the next level!
Events with Jackie O'Brien
One Block Wonder w/ Jackie O'BrienMarch 26 - 29, 2026
With Jackie O’Brien of If These Threads Could Talk Ready to turn fabric into a work of art? Join us for a retreat designed for quilters and sewists who want to experience the magic of One Block Wonder quilting! Under the guidance of Jackie O’Brien, you’ll learn how to transform ordinary panels and fabric into mesmerizing kaleidoscopes—and piece them into stunning, show-stopping quilts. 🧵 What You’ll Learn: How to align and cut fabric for kaleidoscope effects Confidently piece hexagons and create hollow cubes Integrate panels into your layout for added interest Master color placement and design flow Create dramatic borders…