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!

Upcoming Programs by Jackie O’Brien

One Block Wonder w/ Jackie O'Brien

March 25 - 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 […]