Use Single Color Gradient to change the density across a fill with only one color. Set a value for the start and end density markers for the fill, and the density gradually changes between the two values. Add multiple markers for a more complex pattern. The higher the value, the less dense the fill.
Use the adjustment marker above the gradient bar to change the gradient across the fill.
The markers can each take a value of 2 to 40, which means you can reverse the gradient simply by swapping the start and end values. A higher value means the fill is less dense.
The initial start marker density setting is 2, and the end marker density setting is 8.
Reset
Return to the initial settings.
Add Marker
Add Marker places an new value marker below the gradient bar, and an extra adjustment marker above the gradient bar. The initial value for the marker is between the existing markers. Any combination of density values is possible across a fill area.
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Click Add Marker to add new markers, then edit the density value and move the value and adjustment markers as desired.
Density
Set the fill density. The higher the number, the less dense the fill.
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Use the slider or the numbers box to set the Density of the stitching from 2 to 40.
Remove
Click Remove to delete the highlighted marker.
Using Single Color Gradient
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Open the Pattern Fill dialog. See Changing Stitch Types.
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Select Gradient.
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Click the ellipsis (3 dots) button to open the Gradient dialog.
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Select Single Color Gradient.
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Click a value marker (the marker below the gradient bar) and change the number in the Density box to the required density value.
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Press Return to refresh the gradient bar with the new number.
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Move the adjustment marker above the gradient bar to vary the change in density across the fill.
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Click Add Marker to add another value marker and adjustment marker.
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Change the density of the fill as desired.
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Click OK twice to close the Gradient dialog and the Pattern Fill dialog, and view your changes in the work area.
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To adjust your settings, Control–click the area, and then choose Properties from the context menu. The Pattern Fill dialog re-opens.
Note: If you change a gradient density fill back to standard, then you should also select the desired underlay.