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Monique Dillard’s Flying Fat Quarters Craftsy Class

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Recently I finished a Craftsy class by Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts.  Monique is known for her wonderful quilt designs as well as her clever rulers, such as Fit to Be Geese, Fit to Be Quarter, Fit to Be Square and others.  I am a huge fan of Monique's rulers, particularly the Fit to Be Geese tool, which ensures perfect flying geese units every time.  Monique has a website, Open Gate Quilts, as well as a blog by the same name, which I encourage you to check out.  Right now Monique has a Blogger Girls Block of the Month project going on, which is lots of fun to check in on.

The focus of Monique's Craftsy class is definitely Flying Geese, and she gives the student options on techniques to make these units.  She demonstrates making flying geese the traditional way, and also demos how to do it using her special Fit to Be Geese ruler. Seeing the video demonstration of how she uses her tool to trim down her flying geese units is invaluable, particularly for the beginner who is interested in learning how to make these units with the greatest accuracy.

Her class also goes in depth into the subject of fatquarters, and how to use them effectively in scrappy quilt designs.  One thing I loved about the class is that she had sample projects using both traditional fabric styles as well as batik fabrics.  Throughout the video, Monique emphasizes the options we have when it comes to quilting, in our materials, tools and fabrics.

If you sign up for the class, not only do you get comprhensive instruction on making flying geese and half square triangle units, but complete patterns and material lists for making several very nice projects:  a flying geese pillow, a quilt called Stacked Geese (shown above) and lastly, as large quilt which features a block comprised of both flying geese and half square triangle units.

There is also an interactive side bar next to the video, where you can opt to view questions from class participants and see the answers provided by Monique.  This is such a wonderful feature, especially for a newcomer to the world of quilting.  No question is too dumb, everyone is treated with respect, and much can be learned from the resulting dialog.  Truly, one feels as if one is attending a class in real time. 

I love Craftsy classes, and this one by Monique Dillard is a real winner!

27 responses to “Monique Dillard’s Flying Fat Quarters Craftsy Class”

  1. I love Craftsy classes as well. I have taken the ones by Camille Roskelley and love that I can go back and replay the class.
    I have Monique’s class on my wish list so I appreciate the review.

  2. I love Craftsy classes as well. I have taken the ones by Camille Roskelley and love that I can go back and replay the class.
    I have Monique’s class on my wish list so I appreciate the review.

  3. I love Craftsy classes as well. I have taken the ones by Camille Roskelley and love that I can go back and replay the class.
    I have Monique’s class on my wish list so I appreciate the review.

  4. I’ve taken a Craftsy class from another instructor and found the format very easy to follow. I love that you can go back and take the class multiple times.
    Since flying geese are a challenge for me, I’ll check out Monique’s class and ruler. Thank you for the recommmendation.

  5. I’ve taken a Craftsy class from another instructor and found the format very easy to follow. I love that you can go back and take the class multiple times.
    Since flying geese are a challenge for me, I’ll check out Monique’s class and ruler. Thank you for the recommmendation.

  6. I’ve taken a Craftsy class from another instructor and found the format very easy to follow. I love that you can go back and take the class multiple times.
    Since flying geese are a challenge for me, I’ll check out Monique’s class and ruler. Thank you for the recommmendation.

  7. I love Craftsy classes, not only can I take classes when it suits me, I can also go back and re watch parts that I didn’t quite follow the first time or just to refresh my memory.
    I really loved their first block of the month which happens to be free!

  8. I love Craftsy classes, not only can I take classes when it suits me, I can also go back and re watch parts that I didn’t quite follow the first time or just to refresh my memory.
    I really loved their first block of the month which happens to be free!

  9. I love Craftsy classes, not only can I take classes when it suits me, I can also go back and re watch parts that I didn’t quite follow the first time or just to refresh my memory.
    I really loved their first block of the month which happens to be free!

  10. Monique’s class is the third quilting Craftsy class I have bought. I also got Camille Roskelley’s first class, and Joanna Figueroa’s of Fig Tree Quilts class. I like the format also. I haven’t finished Monique’s class yet, almost done with the pillow project. She doesn’t seem to use very many pins, which makes me nervous 🙂

  11. Monique’s class is the third quilting Craftsy class I have bought. I also got Camille Roskelley’s first class, and Joanna Figueroa’s of Fig Tree Quilts class. I like the format also. I haven’t finished Monique’s class yet, almost done with the pillow project. She doesn’t seem to use very many pins, which makes me nervous 🙂

  12. Monique’s class is the third quilting Craftsy class I have bought. I also got Camille Roskelley’s first class, and Joanna Figueroa’s of Fig Tree Quilts class. I like the format also. I haven’t finished Monique’s class yet, almost done with the pillow project. She doesn’t seem to use very many pins, which makes me nervous 🙂

  13. It is news to me that on-line video classes are available from such great teachers. Where have I been?
    Thanks for including the links so I can – belatedly – check it out.
    We have 7″ of snow and some ice on top of it but more of something cold and messy is forecast for this afternoon and evening. Snow day!!
    Hugs!

  14. It is news to me that on-line video classes are available from such great teachers. Where have I been?
    Thanks for including the links so I can – belatedly – check it out.
    We have 7″ of snow and some ice on top of it but more of something cold and messy is forecast for this afternoon and evening. Snow day!!
    Hugs!

  15. It is news to me that on-line video classes are available from such great teachers. Where have I been?
    Thanks for including the links so I can – belatedly – check it out.
    We have 7″ of snow and some ice on top of it but more of something cold and messy is forecast for this afternoon and evening. Snow day!!
    Hugs!

  19. Too funny because I’ve never taken a Craftsy class, but I had Monique’s class in my cart for weeks and finally decided that I had enough fabric and patterns in my cupboard (like Second Hand Clothes!!) and took it out of my cart. I may have to put it back on my list. Have a great weekend.

  20. Too funny because I’ve never taken a Craftsy class, but I had Monique’s class in my cart for weeks and finally decided that I had enough fabric and patterns in my cupboard (like Second Hand Clothes!!) and took it out of my cart. I may have to put it back on my list. Have a great weekend.

  21. Too funny because I’ve never taken a Craftsy class, but I had Monique’s class in my cart for weeks and finally decided that I had enough fabric and patterns in my cupboard (like Second Hand Clothes!!) and took it out of my cart. I may have to put it back on my list. Have a great weekend.