# b | Create block variations ## Exercise 05b **05b** | *Create additional Kaleidoscope blocks to customize it.* ***Objective*** | To start a new project by using a Starter Quilt as your starting point. You will not have to create the block from scratch. ***Did You Know*** | The Kaleidsocpe quilt creates its circular motion by alternating 2 different blocks. These blocks are labeled Kaleidoscope A and B in the PreQuilt starter quilt. You can decide to keep 2 blocks that alternate or you can add additional blocks that create variations. ### 01 | Cloning a Kaleidoscope Block In order to create block variations, we need to [*clone*](https://app.gitbook.com/s/6bPmBgJH7XZ5gcieNGS3/pq-glossary/cs#clone) (duplicate or copy) one of the original Kaleidoscope blocks. This way we can experiment with our block and create different [*colorways*](https://glossary.prequilt.com/pq-glossary/cs#colorways)*,* but still keep a copy of the original blocks. 1. Click on the **BLOCKS** tab on the [*left side control panel*](https://app.gitbook.com/s/6bPmBgJH7XZ5gcieNGS3/pq-glossary/cs#left-side-control-panel).

Blocks tab on left side control panel

2. Click on the **three dots** button ()next to the Kaleidoscope A block.
3. Click on the **Clone** option.
4. Now there are 2 of the same Kaleidoscope A block. * **Tip:** You can rename the duplicate block, Kaleidoscope A (2) if it helps keep you organized. * **Note:** The new block has **0x** next to it, indicating that it is not used in the quilt grid yet.

Original and cloned Kaledioscope A blocks

### 02 | Block Variation A: Changing Color Now that we've [*cloned*](https://app.gitbook.com/s/6bPmBgJH7XZ5gcieNGS3/pq-glossary/cs#clone) (duplicated or copied) the original Kaleidoscope A block, we can now have some fun and create variations of it. In this variation, we're going to create a variation by only changing the color of part of the Kaleidoscope A block from Color Tag A (Kona Pewter) to Color Tag D (Kona Dragon Fruit). * **Note:** You'll need to add another color tag - Color Tag D. ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FLfaKR8n4bQxUVhiJEFxB%2F00%20before.png?alt=media\&token=b7435e9d-e881-40a1-a488-ba8a57018c45) ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FPNTvHoGszqgzfOyo2FVU%2F00%20after.png?alt=media\&token=0ff83cd8-269b-4928-a2d0-c6b080f4a14d) 1. Click on the **Edit** button ()next to the cloned Sawtooth Star block.
2. The [*Block Editor*](https://app.gitbook.com/s/6bPmBgJH7XZ5gcieNGS3/pq-glossary/bs#block-editor) window will open.

Block Editor

3. While holding the **shift button**, click on all the **pieces in the block editor canvas area that use Color Tag B**. In this example, I'm going to change the link on the blue pieces from Color Tag C to Color Tag D. * **Note:** These pieces will be faintly outlined in blue when selected. * **Note:** You can also change the color tag one at a time (instead of holding down shift and selecting all the blocks). * ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FshsP6rFH2x7GffsscreM%2F03%20selected.png?alt=media\&token=7c5a4ed9-710c-4803-bbbb-8376bc2ecdfe) 4. Click on the **Link** button next to Color Tag D. * **Note:** This will change all the pieces that used to be black to Bright Aqua. * ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FdWuyxPJ9yDylNf3U4j0f%2F04%20link.png?alt=media\&token=577d5038-5d89-48bf-9940-36857cecdab6) * ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FU6prYhvR26tDQDRrlAyh%2F04%20changed.png?alt=media\&token=baf20dba-4717-4d33-8d44-ea05a02fae1f) 5. Click on **Save** **to Quilt** to exit the Block Editor window.
### 03 | Block Variation B: Relinking Block Pieces What if we'd like our next block variation to have two different colors instead of just one? To do this, we need to edit the cloned block and link the pieces of the quilt to a different color tag. In this variation, we're going to create a Kaleidoscope block with two different colors at the corners of the block. We'll make changes this time to a clone of Kaleidoscope B. ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FI2xdjidLeTJX746teTbL%2F00%20before.png?alt=media\&token=3a37a92c-164e-4f81-aec6-10b0772ea96c) ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FZtWAEIkN6d3U9o1zO3ZS%2F00%20intro%20after.png?alt=media\&token=30112a0b-b46d-4e19-804c-79aedd485ca7) 1. **Clone** another Kaleidoscope B block (see [*Step 01*](#01-or-cloning-the-original-sawtooth-star-block)). 2. Click on the **Edit** button ()next to the cloned Kaleidoscope B block.
3. The [*Block Editor*](https://app.gitbook.com/s/6bPmBgJH7XZ5gcieNGS3/pq-glossary/bs#block-editor) window will open.

Block Editor

4. While holding the **shift button**, click on the **white triangle pieces in the block on the block editor canvas**. * **Note:** These pieces will be faintly outlined in blue when selected. * **Note:** You can also change the color tag one at a time (instead of holding down shift and selecting all the blocks). * ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FPt885coDq5741Vif24Dn%2F04%20selected.png?alt=media\&token=757e45be-7c58-4514-b011-3c6c35255635) 5. Click on the **Link** button next to Color Tag D. * **Note:** This will change all the selected pieces that used to be black to Bright Aqua. * ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FdWuyxPJ9yDylNf3U4j0f%2F04%20link.png?alt=media\&token=577d5038-5d89-48bf-9940-36857cecdab6) * ![](https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2FZtWAEIkN6d3U9o1zO3ZS%2F00%20intro%20after.png?alt=media\&token=30112a0b-b46d-4e19-804c-79aedd485ca7) 6. Click on **Save** **to Quilt** to exit the Block Editor window.