Gradient Fill varies stitch spacing between dense and open fill, producing perspective and shading effects which are difficult to achieve manually. A number of different Gradient Fill effects are available. When you use Gradient Fill, the current stitch spacing settings are ignored. However, other stitch effects will still apply.
Tip: You can use Gradient Fill with Step fill to create interesting shading effects.
1Double-click or right-click a filled object. The Object Properties > Fill Stitch dialog opens.
2Click the Effects button and select the Gradient Fill tab.
3Select the Gradient Fill checkbox and choose a profile.
4Move the slider to adjust the spacing.
5Click Apply to preview the effect with different settings.
6To prevent underlay stitching from showing through, deselect the Effects > Underlay checkbox.
To prevent travel runs showing through, make sure Travel on Edges is activated (the default). See Hide travel runs for details.
