Bring the La Petite École Quilt to Life with Custom Machine Quilting

In this exclusive PNQ Academy video, Natalia takes you inside her studio as she custom machine quilts the La Petite École Quilt, a charming design she created for Moda Fabrics featuring the whimsical La Petite École fabric collection by French General. This quilt is full of playful details and delicate charm, and Natalia’s goal is to enhance its story with texture, movement, and intricate quilting.

You’ll watch Natalia’s full process as she carefully plans and executes the quilting, from basting the edges to selecting the perfect rulers and combining filler designs. Using the 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler, Mini 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler, and a mix of free-motion techniques, Natalia brings this quilt to life with depth, dimension, and personality. Along the way, she shares her thought process, tips, and tricks that you can immediately apply to your own quilting projects.

Whether you’re interested in quilting playful, storybook-style designs, want to improve your ruler work, or simply enjoy watching a quilt transform stitch by stitch, this video is packed with inspiration and practical instruction.

Materials Used on This Quilt

• Thread: SoFine! #452

• Bobbin: Pre-wound SuperBobs

• Batting: Quilter’s Dream Blend

• Rulers: 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler, Mini 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler

• Quilting Machine: Gammill 22"

• Settings: Stitch-regulated mode at 13 SPI

• Marking Tools: Long rotary ruler, Mark-B-Gone marker

• Quilt Pattern: La Petite École Quilt by Natalia Bonner for Moda Fabrics

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.

Join the Academy for just $12 per month and unlock the full library, or purchase this single video outright for $6.99.