Custom Machine Quilt a Cathedral Window Quilt with Natalia Bonner

In this exclusive PNQ Academy video, Natalia takes you behind the scenes as she custom machine quilts a beautiful Cathedral quilt, pieced by her sister. This quilt has a unique story — rather than a traditional pattern, her sister created a curved template using a plate, then appliqued the shapes onto Layer Cake squares. Natalia’s goal? To enhance the design with texture, movement, and detail — and she achieves it beautifully.

You’ll watch Natalia’s full process as she carefully plans and executes her quilting, from basting around curved quilt edges to auditioning rulers and combining filler designs. Using the #15 Curve by The Quilted Pineapple ruler, along with free-motion favorites like figure 8’s, stitch-in-the-ditch, swirls, and pebbles, Natalia brings this quilt to life with stunning dimension and interest. Along the way, she shares her thought process, tips, and techniques that you can directly apply to your own quilting projects.

Whether you’re curious about quilting Cathedral-style designs, want to master ruler quilting, or simply love watching a quilt transform stitch by stitch, this video is filled with inspiration and practical instruction.

Materials Used on This Quilt

• Thread: So Fine! #452

• Batting: Quilter’s Dream Poly Deluxe

• Rulers: #15 Curve by The Quilted Pineapple

• Quilting Machine: Gammill 22"

• Settings: Stitch-regulated mode at 13 SPI

• Accessories: Ruler Foot, Ruler Base

• Quilt Pattern: No published pattern — pieced by Natalia’s sister using a plate as a template and applique method

About PNQ Academy
PNQ Academy is home to over 150 exclusive instructional videos where Natalia invites you into her studio to watch her custom machine quilt incredible quilts from start to finish. Each video feels like spending the day quilting alongside Natalia — but in just a few minutes, you’ll be filled with inspiration and ready to try new techniques on your own projects. With new videos added every month, PNQ Academy is the perfect place to expand your quilting skills, explore creative designs, and gain confidence at your machine.

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