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
It’s always so much fun to custom machine quilt — you really get to see the texture and designs come to life!
I also love showing this stage — when everything’s just marked and then quilted — as all the magic comes together.
These photos are part of my process as I worked through my Tula Nova quilt. You can see how I begin quilting this beautiful piece and follow along with the full process inside the Piece N Quilt Academy.
✨ Mention Academy below and I’ll send you all the details!
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It’s always so much fun to see my quilts featured in special places! 💕 Kathleen and I made this darling Churned quilt, and the original pattern was published in our book Modern One-Block Quilts. But this time… she’s a cover girl — gracing the cover of the 2026 Patchwork Place Quilt Calendar! 🎉🧵 I always feel so grateful, excited, and just a little giddy every time I spot one of our quilts out in the wild.
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Natalia Bonner
Hi friends,
It’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to sit down and catch up with you all — what a busy year it’s been!
We kicked off the year with the re-launch of my class, Beginner’s Guide to Free-Motion Quilting. It’s been such a joy to recreate this course with all-new lesson videos, fresh materials, and loads of new inspiration. I truly love teaching this class — but, it’s time to let you in on a little secret:
✨ Beginner’s Guide to Free-Motion Quilting will be headed back into the vault at the end of 2025 as we prepare for a brand-new relaunch in 2027!
If you’re already enrolled, don’t worry — nothing changes for you. PNQ Unlimited members will also continue to have full access to all the lessons.
But because we’re preparing to send this class back into the vault, we’ve dropped the price — it’s now 50% off through the end of the year! 🎉
👉 This is your last chance to grab it before it’s gone for good. Don’t wait — this is truly a steal!
Of course, all year long I’ve been sharing brand-new free video tutorials every single Monday on YouTube. It’s one of my favorite ways to connect and share creative inspiration with you. If you haven’t already, make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a new video!
In September, we launched the latest version of my FREE ruler quilting class — 9 Patchalong 6.0! Can you believe it’s the sixth version? You can still join any of the six Patchalong classes today and get instant, on-demand access to all the lesson videos. There’s so much quilting inspiration waiting for you!
And, for something a little different — I actually hit the road again this fall! After over a decade of teaching and traveling, I took a long break about six years ago to be home more while my kids were little (the whole reason I learned to longarm quilt in the first place). But when my friends at Gammill Quilting called, I knew it was time to say yes again. I was nervous, but it felt so good to teach in person — and who knows, maybe Brad and I will hit the road again soon!
Behind the scenes this year, I’ve also been quilting about two client quilts per month, and I’ve absolutely loved it. The creativity that comes from quilting incredible quilts made by my clients truly pushes me and inspires me every single time. Inside the PNQ Academy, I share my full process of bringing these beautiful quilts to life. When you join, you’ll gain instant access to over 175 machine quilting videos where I take you right into my studio and walk you through my design and quilting process.
When I wasn’t working on those projects, being a mom, or a cheerleader for my kids, I was celebrating 20 years of marriage to my husband — and somehow I also got the wild idea to create a brand new FREE machine quilting series, Strip by Strip!
This new class launches early 2026, and I’ll be teaching you 99+ ways to machine quilt 2” strips using both free-motion and ruler quilting. It’s going to be so much fun — and yes, enrollment is open now!
Oh… and because I love a good weekend, let’s make it even better! 💕
🎉 This weekend only — get 50% off the PNQ Academy!
Use code WEEKEND at checkout to join.
Sale ends Monday, 10/20/2025 at midnight (Mountain Time).
So, here’s the rundown:
Beginner’s Guide to Free-Motion Quilting → 50% off through the end of the year (no code needed!)
PNQ Academy → 50% off this weekend only (use code WEEKEND)
Thank you for being here and for quilting along with me. It’s been such an inspiring year, and I can’t wait to see what we’ll create together next!
With love and stitches,
Natalia 💕
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Just dropped! 🌞 I had so much fun bringing this darling Merry Sunshine Quilt to life with bright threads, playful appliqué, and texture galore! In my brand-new PNQ Academy video, I’ll show you exactly how I quilt around appliqué, on appliqué, and fill the background with creative ruler and free-motion designs using my Mini 4-N-1 and Sway rulers. Ready to add a little sunshine to your quilting?
☀️ Comment “sunshine” below and I’ll send you all the details!
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Natalia Bonner
Just dropped! 🌞 Watch me quilt the Merry Sunshine Quilt from start to finish — learn how to quilt around and on appliqué, add background fillers, and bring this darling quilt to life! ✨ Available now in PNQ Academy.
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I think this might be the most thread colors I’ve ever used on a single quilt… and honestly, it was so worth it! Every color added a little extra magic. ✨
Now I’m curious — what’s the most thread colors you’ve ever used on one quilt?
👇 Tell me in the comments!
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Just look at these adorable quilt blocks! Every single one was quilted using my Sway Machine Quilting Rulers — and honestly, I can’t get enough of them.
These rulers are incredible, versatile, amazing, and downright awesome. Whether you’re stitching gentle curves, creative fillers, or custom designs, the Sway Rulers make it all smooth, fun, and totally beginner-friendly.
If you’ve been thinking about adding new rulers to your quilting toolkit — this is your sign.
PLUS — we even have free classes to help you get started! Just mention “class” below and I’ll send you info so you can start learning how to use your new Sway Machine Quilting Rulers right after you grab yours.
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Natalia Bonner
15 years ago I designed and pieced this French General quilt… then I boxed it up and tucked it away. 🪡 Can you relate to having a quilt top (or two!) just waiting for its moment?
Well, I finally decided it was time to do something just for myself—and I’m so glad I did. The quilting turned out better than I imagined! I’m obsessed with the classic feather designs paired with this timeless fabric. 😍
And today inside PNQ Academy I dropped a brand new video featuring this quilt. 🎥 If you want to hang out with me in the studio and see what it’s actually like to quilt real quilts—my thought process, design decisions, and all the details—you won’t want to miss it!
👉 Comment ACADEMY and I’ll send you the details.
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🚨 Quilters, this is going to be FUN! 🚨
I’m so excited to share my brand-new Strip by Strip: A Quilting Journey 🎉
✨ 99 days
✨ 99 unique quilting designs
✨ Free-motion + ruler quilting combined
✨ Step-by-step lessons with me, strip by strip
We’ll stitch our way through four gorgeous panels, build daily quilting habits, and create the ultimate design library together. 🪡💫
This is going to be the most fun + educational quilting adventure yet—you definitely don’t want to miss out!
💌 Comment “strip” below and I’ll send you all the details.
Because every strip is a new adventure… are you ready? 🌟
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I was scrolling through my photo gallery the other day and stumbled across this beauty—I’d totally forgotten that I custom machine quilted it a few years ago! ✨
I still love the way the texture came to life through custom quilting. Every stitch adds so much depth and personality to a quilt. 💙
While I don’t have a PNQ Academy video on this exact quilt, I do have over 150 incredible step-by-step videos inside PNQ Academy—covering designs, techniques, and inspiration to help you bring your quilts to life too.
➡️ Swipe through to take a closer look at the details, then come hang out with me in PNQ Academy for endless quilting inspiration.
Have you ever gone back through your photos and rediscovered a quilt you’d forgotten about?
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