Custom Machine Quilt A Double Wedding Ring Quilt 2.0 with Natalia Bonner

Join professional machine quilter Natalia Bonner inside the PNQ Academy as she custom machine quilts a Double Wedding Ring quilt using a fresh, entirely new quilting approach.

In this calm, behind-the-shoulder video (approximately 39 minutes), Natalia focuses on quilting paths, ruler quilting, and free-motion quilting, showing how the same Double Wedding Ring design can be quilted in a completely different way than the most recent Double Wedding Ring video previously shared in the PNQ Academy.

Working on a 50" × 60" Double Wedding Ring panel from HonestFabrics.com, Natalia demonstrates how to thoughtfully plan and stitch quilting paths that enhance the curves and structure of the rings. While this is a printed panel (often called a “cheater” fabric), the quilting concepts translate seamlessly to a traditionally pieced Double Wedding Ring quilt.

Throughout the video, Natalia walks you through her decision-making process as she quilts—how she chooses quilting directions, where ruler quilting adds definition, and where free-motion quilting softens the design and builds texture. You’ll see how quilting consistently from left to right and top to bottom helps keep the quilt flat and square, while reducing the risk of tucks as the quilt advances.

Natalia also shares practical ruler quilting tips, including why gentle pressure is essential, how comfortable ruler positioning improves control and results, and how small adjustments while quilting can make a big difference in both stitch quality and body comfort.

This video is a great example of how changing quilting paths and techniques can dramatically change the look of a finished quilt—without changing the quilt design itself.

Materials & Supplies Used

Machine

• Gammill 22" Longarm

• Stitch-regulated mode, 14 stitches per inch (SPI)

Batting

• Quilter’s Dream Blend Batting

• Quilter’s Dream Wool Batting

Rulers

• #12 Curved Ruler by The Quilted Pineapple

• Mini 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler with the Piece N Quilt PopSocket Ruler Grip

Accessories

• Ruler Foot

• Ruler Base

Thread

• SoFine! #493

Bobbin

• Pre-wound SuperBobs

Quilt Top

• 50" × 60" Double Wedding Ring Panel from HonestFabrics.com

Why You’ll Love This Video

• See a Double Wedding Ring quilt quilted with a completely different approach

• Learn how quilting paths impact the overall look of a quilt

• Watch ruler quilting and free-motion quilting used together intentionally

• Gain confidence quilting curves with comfort and control

• Learn why gentle pressure leads to smoother ruler-quilted lines

• Discover how changing your approach can transform familiar quilt designs

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