Learning Adobe Illustrator

I’m currently trying to figure out how to use Illustrator.  A friend of mine recommended the atly class: Illustrator 100: Essentials to get started.  So far it has been amazing! I also have the Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book to use as a reference when I don’t have internet access.  Both of these resources has made understanding Illustrator so much easier for me.  My background in graphics is in CAD and the thought process behind them is completely different.  I do think learning this program is going to make my world change and make designing quilt patterns for you all so much easier!  This is probably a tool I’ll never use – but how cool is that Illustrator has a tool for making Solar Flares!?  Just in case you need it sometime … Do you have any tips for using Illustrator that made it easier/faster for you that you’d like to share?  Please comment below!