never mind, i figured it out using pattern>make and then using the direct selection, i selected the blue, then i did select>same>fill>inverse and deleted the white. Wondering though, if this was the best way to do this and in general what is the easiest way to remove a white background from a vector in illustrator. thanks
By @c_h_b
Well, the simpler way might be to do it the other way round (Select a white object, then use Select > Same > Fill Color).
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