Machine Quilt a Plaid Heart Quilt with Rulers and Free-Motion Quilting with Natalia Bonner

In this PNQ Academy video, professional machine quilter Natalia Bonner takes you step by step through her process of custom machine quilting a Plaid Heart Quilt—a sweet, scrappy-style quilt featuring classic hearts with modern flair.

In this 25-minute lesson, Natalia combines ruler quilting and free-motion quilting to add dimension and detail to this simple but bold quilt top. With her signature style, Natalia uses both the 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler and the Mini 4-N-1 to create clean lines and striking textures, while incorporating playful free-motion fillers to make each heart shine.

Whether you're quilting for yourself or finishing a quilt for a client, you'll come away with creative design ideas and practical techniques to make your own heart-themed quilts pop!

What You’ll Learn:

❤️ How to quilt heart blocks using ruler quilting techniques.
❤️ Design planning for block-based quilts with bold piecing.
❤️ Combining rulers and free-motion fillers for a balanced custom look.
❤️ Stitching tips for smoother transitions, better consistency, and professional results.

Materials & Supplies Used:

Batting: Quilter’s Dream Poly Deluxe
Thread (Top): So Fine! #402
Thread (Bobbin): 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

📌 Note: Quilt beautifully pieced by Natalia's client, Sondra.

Why Join PNQ Academy?

With access to over 160 machine quilting tutorials and two new videos added monthly, PNQ Academy is your go-to resource for mastering custom quilting, discovering fresh techniques, and quilting alongside Natalia Bonner—every step of the way.

🎥 This video is available exclusively to PNQ Academy and PNQ Unlimited members. Join today and stitch along with Natalia as she transforms this plaid heart quilt into a quilted treasure!