Step 5: Saving Your Project
Congrats! You’ve reached the last step of creating your project! Up next, we’ll show you how to share your design.
Let’s walk through how saving works inside the Quilt Planner and what to look for before leaving your design.
You don’t have to constantly worry about saving your work.
Quiltster automatically saves your changes as you design so you can focus on fabric and color, not buttons and backups.
Here’s how saving works (and what you need to know).
A Quick Note Before You Begin
This post is part of the My First Quiltster Project beginner series. This guide walks you through the Quilt Planner process step-by-step from choosing a pattern to sharing your finished project.
Create Your Project
- Choose a Pattern
- Choose a Template
- Identify & Activate Blocks
- Add Fabric
- Save Project ← You are here
Share Your Quilt
- Share Your Project to the Gallery
- Share Your Project on Social Media
Automatic Saving (The Default)
As you customize your quilt, your project automatically saves in the background.
That means when you add fabric and move in and out of the block editor, your changes and additions are automatically saved and you can work with confidence knowing your work is protected.
This means you don’t need to take any extra steps to save your project. However, there are a few different ways your project saves that are helpful to understand as you use the Quilt Planner.
Save & Close (Inside the Block Editor)
When you’re adding fabric inside the Block Editor, you’ll use Save & Close when you’re finished with that block group.
What this does:
- Saves the changes made to that block
- Returns you to the main Quilt Planner page
- Triggers a save confirmation
After clicking Save & Close, look to the bottom left corner of the main Quilt Planner screen:
- You’ll see a spinner while the project finalizes saving
- Once complete, you’ll see a timestamp confirming the save
That timestamp is your confirmation that everything is fully updated.
The Save Button (Manual Backup)
Even though your project automatically saves by default, you can click Save anytime as a backup before leaving. This button lives on the main Quilt Planner page.
It’s not required, but it’s there if it gives you peace of mind.
Think of it as a “just in case” button.
Important: Leaving Too Quickly
If you leave the main Quilt Planner page before the timestamp appears (for example, by going to your Dashboard, My Projects, or the Marketplace), your project will still save.
However, sometimes the preview images may not fully generate. You may notice the thumbnail image on My Projects page doesn’t appear. Or the pr
If that happens:
- Reopen your project
- Click the Save button on the left-side action panel
(You’ll see: Details, Yardage, Print, Share, Duplicate, Save, Auto-Save) - Wait for the timestamp to complete
- Then you’re safe to leave
And all will be well.
The Auto-Save Button (Advanced Option)
By default, Auto-Save is turned on.
If you click Auto-Save, it turns automatic saving OFF.
If you turn off Auto-Save:
- You must manually click Save as you work.
- If you forget, your changes may not be stored correctly.
Why would you turn Auto-Save off?
Some large or complex quilt designs take longer to process when saving.
If you’re:
- Working on a very detailed quilt
- Moving frequently between the Block Editor and Quilt Planner
- Noticing slight delays while editing
Turning off Auto-Save can speed up the editing experience. You simply save when you’re ready.
It gives you more control but also more responsibility.
Quick Summary
- Quiltster automatically saves your work by default.
- Use Save & Close inside the Block Editor.
- Watch for the timestamp to confirm saving.
- Use Save manually anytime if you’d like.
- Only turn off Auto-Save if you’re comfortable managing manual saves.
Design freely. Quiltster is working in the background so you don’t have to worry.
Happy Quiltstering
What’s Next?
Continue with the next step in the My First Quiltster Project series:
Create Your Project
- Choose a Pattern
- Choose a Template
- Identify & Activate Blocks
- Add Fabric
- Save Project
Share Your Quilt
- Share Your Project to the Gallery ← You are here
- Share Your Project on Social Media