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Cross-Stitch Pattern Design with Adobe Illustrator

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

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About Cross-Stitch Pattern Design with Adobe Illustrator

Welcome!

Project Overview

Document Setup

Building a Pictograph

Adding Block Lettering

Creating a Backstitched Script

Working with Symbols

Applying Symbols to Your Chart

Color Key & Thread Conversion

Adding a Printable Grid

Exporting Your Finished Chart

Mocking Up Your Design

You Did It! What's Next?

What You Will Learn?

  • If you’ve ever wanted to create your own cross-stitch patterns, either for yourself or to sell, you might be surprised by how easily you can do it—and more—with Adobe Illustrator. .
  • In this class, you’ll learn how to set up a new document and bring your design ideas to life with just a small handful of Illustrator’s most simple and basic tools. Once your design is finished, I’ll show you how to match on-screen color swatches to actual thread numbers and create a color key complete with symbols. Finally, I'll show you how to export your finished chart for both print or digital distribution..
  • Who is This Class For?.
  • Bonus Goodies.
  • I’m including five custom mockup images I created specifically for this course.  I’ll show you how to use ‘em so you can display and promote your finished design like a pro! (Look out Etsy, here you come!).
  • I've also included DMC color swatches you can import directly into Illustrator so you can hit the ground running!.
  • Materials and Resources.
  • You'll need Adobe Illustrator to follow along. If you don't have it, you can download a free 30-day trial here..
  • So if you’re ready to dip your toes into Illustrator, create your own cross-stitch pattern and take your hobby or side hustle to the next level—download the class resources and lezzzgo!.