In today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create a cross stitch effect using Adobe Illustrator CS6. I’ll be using the Appearance panel and patterns in order to create the design and then show you how you can create a simple Aida fabric background pattern. This is a great tutorial for those who are beginners but want to try out some advanced tools, so let’s get started! Step 1 Let’s start by creating a New document by going to File > New. Create a 600 by 600pt canvas and drill down into the Advanced options. Your color mode is up to you, however I like using CMYK as I often print my vector designs. Place a tick in Align New Objects to Pixel Grid and then click on OK. Step 2 Now to set up a Grid. Go to Edit > Preferences > Guides & Grid. Within the Preferences screen, Style should be Lines, Gridline every 10pt and Subdivisions 1. This will create a Gridline every 10pts but wont have a subdivision in-between. Imagine each cross stitch will be within a 10 x 10pt box. If you want bigger stitches, increase the Gridline amount. Click on OK once done. To make …
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How to Create a Vector Cross Stitch Effect in Adobe Illustrator