# 03a | Add Quilt Blocks to Quilt Grid

## <mark style="color:blue;">Module 03a | Add Quilt Block to Quilt Grid</mark>

In this sub-module, you'll learn how to add the newly created Sawtooth Star block to your quilt grid as well as how to remove blocks and how to use the quick selection features to add blocks to the quilt in specific patterns.

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## <mark style="color:blue;">YouTube Video</mark>

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*Module 3a: How to Add Blocks to Quilt*
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## <mark style="color:blue;">Help Guide</mark>

### 01 | Adding Block to Entire Quilt Grid

First option is adding the same block to every cell block in the entire quilt.

1. Click on the infinity sign (∞) in the top left corner of the quilt grid.
   * **Note:** All the cells are selected and are outlined in blue.
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2. In the BLOCKS tab, click on the <mark style="color:blue;">**Add To Quilt**</mark> button next to the Sawtooth Star block.

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3. Deselect the cells by clicking anywhere outside the quilt grid. The result is the same block in every spot on the quilt.

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### 02 | Removing Quilt Blocks from the Quilt Grid

To remove a quilt block or multiple quilt blocks from the quilt grid:

1. Select the quilt block(s) you want to remove by <mark style="color:blue;">**clicking**</mark> on them.
2. On the keyboard, press the <mark style="color:blue;">**Delete**</mark> button.&#x20;
   * **Note:** You can also use the Back Space button to delete blocks.
3. The selected blocks have been removed and the corresponding quilt grid cells are now empty.

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### 03 | Using the Selection Tool Button

Another option is to use the [*<mark style="color:blue;">Selection Tool</mark>*](https://glossary.prequilt.com/pq-glossary/ss#selection-tool) button found on the vertical [*<mark style="color:blue;">Toolbar</mark>*](https://app.gitbook.com/s/6bPmBgJH7XZ5gcieNGS3/pq-glossary/ts#toolbar) to select cells blocks in the quilt grid. This has many options, so give them all a try. In this example, I'll showcase one of the checkerboard options.

1. *Starting with a blank quilt grid*, click on the <mark style="color:blue;">**Selection Tools**</mark> button (<img src="https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2F2O6MauLlbV6yIlYit3io%2F01a%20tool%20button.png?alt=media&#x26;token=81430786-4dd2-47c5-a12d-b28ea3db6c5a" alt="" data-size="line">) on the vertical Toolbar.

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2. Click on one of the selection options. In this example, I've selected <mark style="color:blue;">**Checker Odd**</mark>.

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3. In the BLOCKS tab, click on the <mark style="color:blue;">**Add To Quilt**</mark> button next to the Sawtooth Star block.

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4. Deselect the cells by clicking anywhere outside the quilt grid. The result is the same block has been added to a checkerboard pattern on the quilt.

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### 04 | Save the Quilt

Now it's time to save your quilt! This will save all the work done so far on your quilt - blocks, fabric links, and overall quilt dimensions.

1. Click on the <mark style="color:blue;">**Save**</mark> button (<img src="https://2632437258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZIxhpDEaPtVb8DXlSENh%2Fuploads%2Fs0fu0H5kYnivZhmpie1h%2F01a%20save.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0ae371fa-1122-4cf5-9030-115690a991c8" alt="" data-size="line">) in the central [*<mark style="color:blue;">Toolbar</mark>*](https://app.gitbook.com/s/6bPmBgJH7XZ5gcieNGS3/pq-glossary/ts#toolbar).

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2. Click on <mark style="color:blue;">**Save**</mark> to save and continue working on your quilt.

   * **Optional:** You can also turn on AutoSave by toggling the button to On.

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