Natalia Bonner has been passionate about piecing quilt tops for over twenty years. She started on her home machine and later invested in a longarm machine to elevate her skills. In 2007, while pregnant, Natalia quit her day job to become a full-time longarm quilter, purchasing a Gammill machine and diving into the world of longarm quilting.
Her love for quilting and creativity has only grown. From show quilts to simple baby quilts, Natalia is truly addicted to the art. She teaches at guilds and shows, has filmed TV shows, and her award-winning work has been featured in magazines and books. Natalia is also the author of several quilting books and the creator of the innovative Sway machine quilting rulers.
Every Monday, Natalia shares a new video on YouTube, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her custom machine quilting process.
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Natalia Bonner
Day 64 and we’re quilting wishbones ✨
Quick tip: don’t overthink it. Seriously—this is one of those designs where the magic happens when you let go a little.
Wishbones are meant to flow, not be perfect. Fill the space, trust your movement, and watch the texture come to life 🙌
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We all start somewhere 💛
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22 hours ago | [YT] | 8
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Natalia Bonner
Day 63 tip 🙌
Don’t overthink your spacing—consistent movement matters more than perfect gaps. It’s so easy to get caught up trying to make everything perfectly even, but smooth, steady stitching will always give you better results 💛
Remember… we all start somewhere. Keep practicing, keep stitching, and don’t stress the small stuff.
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1 day ago | [YT] | 15
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Day 62 🙌 and we’re stippling!
Consistency matters more than size ✨ your shapes don’t have to be tiny or perfect… just keep them similar in scale and everything will start to look smooth and balanced.
This is one of those designs that really builds confidence the more you practice. It’s forgiving, it fills space beautifully, and it’s a go-to you’ll use over and over again.
Strip #62 is available now!
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2 days ago | [YT] | 12
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Day 61 ✨ and we’re quilting pearls!
Today we’re combining ruler quilting + free motion quilting in a 2-inch strip, and this is such a fun one to practice flow and control.
Tip of the day: if your pearls feel stiff… check your hands 👀
Tension = stiff curves. Relax your grip, slow down, and let the design flow.
Remember—this isn’t about perfection. It’s about building confidence one strip at a time. We all start somewhere 💛
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3 days ago | [YT] | 23
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Strip 60 is here 🙌
Today we’re quilting wavy lines—a super forgiving free motion design that’s perfect for working in a little extra fabric or fullness. Instead of fighting your quilt, this is your reminder to flow with it 💛
This class is all about building confidence, one 2" strip at a time. We all start somewhere—and progress happens one strip at a time.
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4 days ago | [YT] | 22
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Day 59 ✨
Before you even take your first stitch… practice the motion.
“Air quilting” your path with the ruler—just moving your machine along the design without stitching—helps your hands and brain get in sync before the needle ever goes down. It’s one of the easiest ways to feel more confident and in control when ruler quilting 🙌
Today we’re quilting rails using the Mini 4-N-1 Machine Quilting Ruler, and it’s such a fun way to get comfortable with ruler work and consistent spacing.
Remember—this class is all about progress, not perfection. We all start somewhere 💛
✨ How to watch:
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5 days ago | [YT] | 16
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Day 58 and we’re quilting this super fun faux trapunto feather 🤍
Tip of the day: faux trapunto LOVES contrast. When you add dense background quilting around your feather, it instantly makes that design stand out and gives it that raised, dimensional look ✨
This is one of my favorite ways to add texture without actually doing traditional trapunto—and it’s so fun to quilt!
Strip #58 is available now 🎉
You can absolutely start anytime—just start. We all start somewhere, and practice makes progress.
✨ How to watch:
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1 week ago | [YT] | 18
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Strip #57 is here and we’re quilting this fun vine design with a mix of free-motion quilting and a little ruler work—and one of my favorite tips: alternate your leaf direction 🌿
Switching sides as you quilt (left, right, left) instantly makes your design feel more natural, more flowing, and way less stiff. It’s a small change that makes a big difference.
This is exactly why I love practicing in these 2-inch strips… you get to try new things, build confidence, and find your own style—one strip at a time.
You can start anytime. Start from the beginning, start right here, start today… we all start somewhere 💛
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1 week ago | [YT] | 15
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Strip #56 is here and we’re quilting curls! 🌀
One of my favorite tips—don’t be afraid to travel along your curls to get where you need to go. This keeps your quilting smooth, continuous, and way less stop-and-start 🙌
This is such a fun free-motion design and a great way to build confidence with movement and flow.
How to watch:
Log into your Classroom Dashboard or scan the QR code in your design workbook to go straight to the lesson 🎥
You can join at any time—just start. That’s how progress happens 💛
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1 week ago | [YT] | 15
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Okay here’s my strip #55… and the LAST one on this panel 🤯
I cannot believe how fast that went. This one’s a detailed diamond design with lots of marking, ruler work, and a little free motion mixed in—and honestly, it’s such a fun one to finish this panel with.
Also had to share a photo of all four quilts together because they are just SO pretty 😍
We’re making so much progress!! If you haven’t started yet, you are NOT behind—you can jump in anytime.
—Natalia
1 week ago | [YT] | 111
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