Creating Grid Patterns

I'm brand new at this 'Forum thing' but I'm desperate for a good idea. 

I am trying to create colored grid patterns, for example to create a 3D effect for human clothing etc.

So far I do it like this:

1) Draw the shape's outline. 2) Draw the grid lines in both directions. 3) Break ALL grid lines at ALL intersections (including outline)

4) Join the broken nodes to create separate, closed, 4-point polygons. Before this task can be done, a copy for ALL adjoining vectors needs to be made.

5) Separate all polygons for the 1st color (say red). 6) Dito for the 2nd color (say blue).

7) To group 5) above - apply red - no outline 8) To group 6) above - apply blue - no outline

9) Move 7) and 8) as described above on top of each other to form a red-blue grid pattern. 10) Add the outline shape if required.

This method of pattern creation is extremely time consuming. Does anyone know of a speedier version to complete the task?

I appreciate your help - Thank you - hfas

 

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