Quick Answer
To machine quilt a Penny Pig quilt, follow Natalia Bonner's step-by-step video in the PNQ Academy, which demonstrates ruler work, block quilting, and background fillers.
Why This Course Works for Custom Quilting
Natalia Bonner's teaching style breaks down complex techniques into manageable steps. In this video, she focuses on figurative quilts, showing you how to quilt pigs, flowers, flying geese, and background fillers with confidence.
The course is ideal if you want to improve your free-motion quilting skills, especially for animal and flower motifs. You'll learn to combine ruler work with free-motion techniques to create texture and depth.
What You'll Need Before You Start
Before diving in, make sure you have a quilt sandwich ready, a walking foot or free-motion foot, and a ruler if you plan to follow the ruler work demonstrations. Having these tools on hand will let you practice along with Natalia.
If you're new to ruler work, consider practicing on scrap fabric first. The video assumes some basic quilting experience, so beginners may need to pause and rewatch sections.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
- Prepare Your Quilt Sandwich: Layer your backing, batting, and top, and baste them securely. Ensure the quilt is flat and wrinkle-free to avoid tucks during quilting. Check that your tension is balanced on a scrap piece before starting.
- Quilt the Pig Blocks: Follow Natalia's demonstration to quilt the pig blocks using echo quilting and swirls. Use a free-motion foot and move slowly around curves. Practice the swirl motif on paper or fabric first to build muscle memory.
- Quilt the Flower Blocks: Use ruler work to create straight lines and precise curves in the flower blocks. Natalia shows how to combine rulers with free-motion for a professional finish. Keep your ruler steady and clean to prevent slipping.
- Quilt the Flying Geese: Fill the flying geese with continuous curves or meandering stitches. This adds texture without distracting from the geometric design. Mark the quilt top lightly if you need guides for straight lines.
- Add Background Fillers: Use swirls, stippling, or echo quilting in the background to make the main motifs pop. Natalia demonstrates how to transition between filler patterns smoothly. Keep your stitch length consistent for a polished look.
Course Highlights
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Machine Quilting Pigs & Flowers: Natalia Bonner demonstrates ruler work, quilting on pig blocks, flower blocks, flying geese, and background fillers, with swirls and echo quilting featured. You'll learn a variety of techniques in one course, making it a comprehensive resource for custom machine quilting.
Machine Quilting Pigs & Flowers
