Custom Machine Quilt A Calendula Patterdrips Cottage Quilt with Natalia Bonner
In this PNQ Academy video, professional machine quilter Natalia Bonner takes you behind the scenes as she custom machine quilts a whimsical Calendula Patterdrips Cottage Quilt, a hand-embroidered beauty designed by Crabapple Hill and pieced by Natalia’s client, Erolyn.
In this 52-minute lesson, Natalia showcases her signature combination of custom ruler quilting, free-motion fillers, and thoughtful outlining around handwork to elevate this intricate cottage-themed quilt. Using her favorite quilting rulers and modern techniques, Natalia brings structure to the blocks, softness to the stitching, and a contemporary twist to the classic embroidery.
If you’ve ever wondered how to approach quilts with embroidery, appliqué, or delicate handwork, this video will spark ideas and give you the confidence to quilt your own storybook-style quilt with style and skill.
What You’ll Learn:
🏡 How to outline around hand-stitched embroidery for clean, modern framing.
🌀 Custom ruler work techniques for structured blocks.
✨ Free-motion background fillers that enhance—not overpower—the design.
🧵 Planning and stitching strategies for cohesive and creative custom quilting.
Materials & Supplies Used:
Batting: Quilter’s Dream Poly Deluxe
Thread (Top): So Fine! #403 & #410
Thread (Bobbin): Black and Tan Pre-wound SuperBOBs
Machine: Gammill 22" with stitch regulation set at 13 SPI
Accessories:
▫️ Ruler Foot
▫️ Ruler Base
▫️ Piece N Quilt PopSocket Ruler Grip
Rulers:
🔧 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler
🔧 Mini 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler
📌 Quilt beautifully pieced by Natalia's client, Erolyn. Pattern: Calendula Patterdrips Cottage by Crabapple Hill Designs.
Why Join PNQ Academy?
With over 160 machine quilting tutorials and two new videos added monthly, PNQ Academy is where inspiration meets instruction. Whether you're quilting for clients or stitching for yourself, spend a few minutes with Natalia and you’ll feel like you've spent the whole day quilting together.
🎥 This video is available exclusively to PNQ Academy and PNQ Unlimited members. Join today and watch this quilt bloom under Natalia’s needle!