Custom Machine Quilt A Flower Garden Quilt with Natalia Bonner

In this PNQ Academy exclusive, professional machine quilter Natalia Bonner invites you into her studio as she custom machine quilts the breathtaking Flower Garden Quilt, a masterpiece of hand-appliqué artistry pieced by her client, Erolyn.

Over the course of 58 inspiration-packed minutes, Natalia demonstrates how to beautifully combine free-motion quilting and ruler work to complement and enhance every petal, leaf, and stem of this intricate floral quilt. From soft background fillers to precise ruler work and gentle outlining around delicate appliqué, this is a masterclass in quilting with elegance and intention.

The scalloped border? You’ll be obsessed. Natalia’s thoughtful design approach and expert stitching breathe new life into this garden of fabric blooms—and she shares every step with you.

Whether you're quilting appliqué for the first time or looking to elevate your custom quilting skills, this video will show you how to approach complex quilts with confidence and creativity.

What You’ll Learn:
🌸 How to quilt around hand-appliqué without distortion
🌀 Free-motion quilting designs that add movement and softness
📏 Ruler work tips for structure and consistency
🎯 Custom border quilting that frames the quilt with finesse

Materials & Supplies Used:
Batting: Quilter’s Dream Poly Deluxe
Thread (Top): So Fine!
Thread (Bobbin): Coordinating Pre-wound SuperBOBs

Machine: Gammill 22" with stitch regulation 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 hand-appliquéd and pieced by Natalia's client, Erolyn. Pattern: The Flower Garden Quilt.

Why Join PNQ Academy?
With over 160 detailed quilting tutorials and two new videos added every month, PNQ Academy is where your quilting skills bloom. Whether you're quilting for fun or for clients, a session with Natalia feels like spending the day stitching with a friend.

🎥 This video is available exclusively to PNQ Academy and PNQ Unlimited members. Join today and watch this quilt come to life—one scalloped stitch at a time!