Custom Machine Quilting a Four-Patch Quilt with Natalia Bonner
Custom Machine Quilting a Four-Patch Quilt with Natalia Bonner
Join professional machine quilter Natalia Bonner inside the PNQ Academy as she custom machine quilts a beautiful four-patch quilt using point-to-point curves, playful flowers and thoughtful design variations.
In this instructional video, Natalia demonstrates how simple quilting designs can add so much personality to traditional patchwork. You’ll see how slightly changing the quilting in one block creates extra interest while keeping the overall design cohesive.
Natalia walks you through marking and quilting flowers with the Sway Machine Quilting Rulers, helping you better understand how to use these tools for both parts of the process. Follow along as she explains ruler placement and shows how the markings help guide her designs.
You’ll also learn how to quilt point-to-point curves and explore how different thread colors affect the finished look. Using yellow and pink thread, Natalia shares how color becomes another creative part of the quilting process.
Whether you’re a beginner getting comfortable with machine quilting rulers or an experienced quilter looking for fresh inspiration, this video offers approachable ideas you can adapt to your own quilts. Grab your quilter’s sketchbook, doodle along and remember—practice over perfection!
Materials & Supplies Used
Machine
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Longarm quilting machine
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Stitch regulated at 14 stitches per inch
Thread & Bobbins
Batting
Rulers & Tools
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Ruler Foot
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Ruler Base
Always use a ruler foot and ruler base when machine quilting with rulers. Apply gentle pressure and allow the ruler to guide the machine.
Featured Quilting Techniques
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Custom Machine Quilting
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Ruler Quilting
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Point-to-Point Curves
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Marking and Quilting Flowers
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Using Sway Rulers for Marking and Quilting
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Adding Interest with Small Design Changes
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Choosing Different Thread Colors
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Adapting Quilting Designs to Four-Patch Blocks
Removing Disappearing-Ink Markings
Mix 1 cup filtered water with 1 teaspoon baking soda in a Piece N Quilt Misting Bottle.
Always test marking products and the removal solution on a small area first. Mist the markings gently and allow the quilt to dry completely. Repeat if needed, as ink can settle into the batting and reappear while drying.
Do not apply heat until you are completely certain that all markings are gone.
Why You’ll Love This Video
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Learn how to quilt point-to-point curves
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Follow the process of marking and quilting flowers
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Better understand how to use your Sway rulers
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Discover how a small change in one block adds extra interest
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Explore how thread color changes the look of your quilting
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Gather designs you can adapt to your own quilts
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Build confidence whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter
How It Works
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Join PNQ Academy and quilt alongside Natalia as she shares her techniques, explains her decisions and helps you build confidence in your own quilting.