The Raven: Custom Quilting with Scallops, Spiderwebs & Straight Lines with Natalia Bonner

Join professional machine quilter Natalia Bonner inside the PNQ Academy as she custom quilts The Raven, adding scalloped borders, organic spiderwebs, straight-line texture and curved echoes that complement the quilt’s Halloween charm.

In this instructional video, Natalia shares her quilting process and explains the decisions behind each design. You’ll see how she combines ruler quilting and hand-guided free-motion quilting to add personality without overwhelming the quilt.

Along the border, Natalia uses a curved ruler to create a scalloped foundation. Dark, busy fabrics can hide the stitching, but those subtle details still add texture—a little something extra you discover when you look closer.

For the spiderwebs, Natalia uses rulers to guide her curves and straight lines while allowing small variations in the spacing. A little imperfection helps give the webs a natural, organic look!

Throughout the video, Natalia shares practical tips for marking as you go, stopping with the needle down before repositioning a ruler, and keeping your work close to your body for better comfort and control. She also demonstrates how she approaches ½" line spacing without marking every line, making small adjustments as she works toward previously quilted sections.

You’ll also see how Natalia uses a smaller curved ruler to echo around the moon and discusses when she chooses to stop and cut threads as she advances through the quilt.

For more detailed, step-by-step instruction on measuring, marking and planning scalloped borders, Natalia recommends her classes Let’s Stitch Scallops, Let’s Stitch Borders & Sashing, and Border Builder Bootcamp.

Materials & Supplies Used

Quilt Pattern

• The Raven

Machine

• Gammill 22" Longarm

Thread & Bobbins

• So Fine! Thread #410 and #452

• Pre-Wound SuperBOBs

Batting

• Quilter’s Dream Poly Deluxe Batting

Rulers & Tools

• #20 Curved Ruler

• #12 Curved Ruler from The Quilted Pineapple

• 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler

• Mini 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler

• Piece N Quilt PopSocket Ruler Grip

• Tape Measure

• Disappearing Ink Marking Pen

• Ruler Foot

• Ruler Base

Featured Quilting Techniques

• Scalloped Border Quilting

• Ruler-Guided Spiderwebs

• ½" Spaced Straight-Line Quilting

• Curved Echo Quilting Around the Moon

• Hand-Guided Free-Motion Quilting

• Marking and Adjusting Designs as You Go

Why You’ll Love This Video

• Learn how to choose quilting designs that complement a quilt’s theme

• Discover how subtle quilting adds texture to dark and busy fabrics

• See how small variations give spiderwebs an organic look

• Learn practical ruler-positioning and spacing tips

• Gather ideas you can adapt to your own quilts

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