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 Creations Retreat: Make a Quilt or CoatFebruary 17 - 21, 2027
All-Inclusive: Lodging • Meals • Instruction 📅 Dates Coming Soon Create a showstopping quilt or wearable jacket from seven panels in this immersive, hands-on retreat experience. Join Terri Butler (Mama Said Sew, LLC) and Jackie O’Brien (If These Threads Could Talk) for a one-of-a-kind workshop where you’ll learn how to transform fabric panels into your choice of a stunning One-Block Wonder quilt top or quilted jacket. With two expert instructors guiding you, you’ll receive personalized support in layout, construction, and finishing techniques every step of the way. You’ll leave with a project well underway—and the confidence and know-how to finish it…
One Block Wonder Creations Retreat: Make a Quilt or Coat CopyJune 9 - 13, 2027
All-Inclusive: Lodging • Meals • Instruction 📅 Dates Coming Soon Create a showstopping quilt or wearable jacket from seven panels in this immersive, hands-on retreat experience. Join Terri Butler (Mama Said Sew, LLC) and Jackie O’Brien (If These Threads Could Talk) for a one-of-a-kind workshop where you’ll learn how to transform fabric panels into your choice of a stunning One-Block Wonder quilt top or quilted jacket. With two expert instructors guiding you, you’ll receive personalized support in layout, construction, and finishing techniques every step of the way. You’ll leave with a project well underway—and the confidence and know-how to finish it…