Key Feature · Hatch Embroidery 4

Color that flows. Blends that breathe.

Multi Blend creates smooth, natural color transitions and sophisticated shading, all within a single editable object. From flat fill to finished gradient in seconds, not hours.

Smooth color transitions

New in Hatch 4

20+ preset Profiles

Academy course included

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New in Hatch 4

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What is Multi Blend

From flat color to natural depth, in seconds.

Multi Blend is a Hatch 4 tool that generates smooth color transitions and shading effects within a single, editable embroidery object. Unlike manual blending, you don't digitize stitch by stitch. You choose your colors, pick a Profile, and Hatch builds the blend for you.

It builds on the former Color Blend tool but goes much further, adding layered stitch types, more profile options, shading, perspective effects, and full editability at every stage.

Creates color blends and shading from a single editable object
Works with lettering, fills, shapes, and artwork
20+ factory Profiles ready to apply in one click
Available in Digitizer and Composer

Multi Blend color blending in Hatch Embroidery 4

How it works

Three steps to a finished blend.

Multi Blend is designed to be fast. No complex settings, no manual stitch work. Select your object, choose your colors, and let Hatch do the rest.

Select your object

Choose any fill, letter, or shape in your design. Multi Blend works with any closed embroidery object, from simple fills to complex lettering.

Pick a Profile or build your own

Choose from 20+ factory Profiles, including fire, water, grass, wood, skin tones, and more. Or create and save your own custom Profile for consistent results across designs.

Adjust and apply

Fine-tune layer colors, stitch types, and blend percentages. Each layer stays fully editable, so you can refine at any time without starting over.

Multi Blend features

Everything you need for beautiful color effects.

Multi Blend gives you layered control over color transitions, shading, and depth. Here's what makes it different from basic blending.

Layered stitch blending in Hatch Embroidery 4

Multi Blend New in Hatch 4 Composer & above

Two stitch layers. Unlimited combinations.

Multi Blend works by overlaying two stitch layers within a single object. Each layer can use a different stitch type, fill style, and color, giving you natural depth and texture you simply can't achieve with a flat fill.

Add as many layers as you need to achieve the perfect tonal depth or gradient effect.

Combine any two stitch types in a single object
Adjust, reorder, or restyle layers independently
Natural shading for a soft, dimensional look
Works on any closed fill, letter, or shape

Preset Profiles New in Hatch 4

One click. Instant results.

Multi Blend ships with 20+ factory Profiles, each pre-configured with colors, stitch types, and blend settings for a specific effect. Fire, water, grass, wood, stone, skin tones, and more.

Apply any Profile in a single click and it instantly blends into your selected object. Tweak it to match your design, or save your own custom Profiles for consistent reuse across projects.

20+ ready-made Profiles included out of the box
Save your own custom Profiles for future use
Consistent results across multiple designs
All profiles fully editable after application

Multi Blend preset Profiles in Hatch Embroidery 4

Multi Blend editability in Hatch Embroidery 4

Full Editability Composer & above

Change your mind. Never start over.

Every Multi Blend object remains fully editable after it's applied. Change the colors, swap the stitch type, adjust the layer percentages, or replace the entire Profile without losing any of your work.

Multi Blend is accessible via Edit Objects > Multi Blend or the Dockers panel, keeping it close to hand whenever you need it.

Layers stay editable at every stage
Change colors, stitch types, or blend percentages at any time
Object integrity is preserved through all edits
Accessible via Edit Objects or the Dockers panel

Preset Profiles included

20+ Profiles, ready to use.

Every Multi Blend Profile is pre-configured with colors, stitch types, and blend percentages for a specific look. Apply in one click, then adjust to fit your design.

Plus 16+ additional Profiles including stone, skin tones, sky, metallic, and more. All fully editable and customizable after application.

Hatch Academy

Learn Multi Blend with the dedicated course.

The Hatch Academy includes a dedicated Multi Blend course covering everything from basic color transitions to advanced shading techniques. Work through it at your own pace, on any device.

Self-paced, learn at your own speed
Available on mobile, learn anywhere
Included with every Hatch Embroidery license
Accessible during your free 30-day trial

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Choose Your Level

Multi Blend is available in Digitizer and Composer.

Multi Blend is a full feature in both Composer and Digitizer. Explore either level below or compare all four levels to find the right fit.

Try Multi Blend free for 30 days.

Download the free trial and explore Multi Blend alongside every other tool in Hatch Embroidery 4. No credit card required.

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