Gradient fills

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Use Context > Gradient Fill to apply or exclude Gradient Fill effect to new or selected objects. When turned on, stitch spacings vary between dense and open fill. Right-click for settings.

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Use Object Properties > Effects > Gradient Fill to create perspective and shading effects.

The Gradient Fill feature varies stitch spacing between dense and open fill, producing gradient and shading effects which are difficult to achieve manually. It provides a simple way to produce variation in a filled pattern and the illusion of depth. It is best used with Tatami fill. When you use it, current settings – including Auto Spacing and Fractional Spacing – are ignored. However, other stitch effects still apply.

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Note: In addition to gradient fills, color blending allows you to create interesting color blends, perspective effects and shading effects. Two colors are merged smoothly using a mixture of dense and open fill.

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