Custom Machine Quilt a Merry Sunshine Quilt with Natalia Bonner

In this cheerful new PNQ Academy video, Custom Machine Quilt a Merry Sunshine Quilt with Natalia Bonner, you’ll step inside Natalia’s studio as she brings this darling quilt to life with texture, movement, and plenty of quilting magic.

Inspired by bright, happy appliqué and playful piecing, Natalia shows you how to quilt around appliqué, on appliqué, and fill the background with creative free-motion and ruler quilting designs. Using the Mini 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler along with the Sway 3, 4, and 5 rulers, Natalia combines structure and flow to make every element of this quilt shine.

From outlining delicate appliqué shapes to adding depth with background fillers, Natalia shares her step-by-step process, tips for ruler placement, and creative design decisions — everything you need to quilt your own sunshine-filled masterpiece.

Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence quilting around appliqué, want to explore how rulers can elevate your designs, or simply love watching a quilt transform from flat fabric to textured art, this video is packed with ideas and inspiration you won’t want to miss.

Materials Used on This Quilt

• Thread: So Fine! #410

• Bobbin: Pre-wound SuperBobs

• Batting: Quilter’s Dream Blend

• Rulers: Mini 4-N-1, Sway 3, Sway 4, and Sway 5 Machine Quilting Rulers

• Quilting Machine: Gammill 22"

• Settings: Stitch-regulated mode at 13 SPI

• Quilt Pattern: Merry Sunshine Quilt

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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