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Create. Share.
Inspire.
The Hatch Stitch Club is where creativity comes to life. Explore inspiring designs from fellow Hatch users, join live events, and share your own creations with a passionate community of embroiderers.
The Appliqué
Challenge
Put your appliqué skills to the test. We've created a gorgeous artwork file for you to work with — download it, embroider your interpretation, and submit it to the gallery. There's no wrong way to approach it.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out with appliqué, this is your chance to experiment, learn, and show the community what you can do. This challenge is open to everyone.
Steps to Enter the Challenge
Follow these four steps to get from start to submission.
Complete the Advanced Appliqué Essentials course (Recommended, but not required)
Build your appliqué skills with this dedicated Hatch Academy course.
Start the courseDownload the challenge fish artwork
Grab the artwork file we've prepared for this challenge. This is your starting point for creating your appliqué design.
Download artworkCreate your interpretation of the appliqué fish
Embroider your version of the design. Mix colours, try different fabrics, add your own flair — get as creative as you like.
Upload an image of your finished design
Snap a photo of your completed piece and submit it at the bottom of this page to be part of the showcase.
Go to submission formYour challenge artwork is ready to download
The file includes everything you need to start creating your appliqué design in Hatch Embroidery.
See what's possible with appliqué
These designs were created by our team to show you just some of what you can achieve.
Advanced Appliqué
Essentials
Take your appliqué skills to the next level with this dedicated course inside Hatch Academy. Covering everything from fabric placement and stitch settings to finishing techniques, it's the perfect companion for this challenge.
Upcoming Live Events
Join us live for tips, tutorials, Q&A sessions, and community showcases. All events are free to attend.
Appliqué Challenge — Live Showcase
Join us LIVE to explore appliqué in Hatch Embroidery! Discover the new Advanced Appliqué course, Stitch Club Challenge, demos, tips, and live Q&A.
July Event
Details for our next event will be announced soon. Check back here or follow our community channels to stay up to date.
August Event
More events are being planned for the coming months. Stay connected with the Stitch Club community for announcements.
Show us what you created
Finished your appliqué design? We'd love to see it. Submit your work to the Stitch Club showcase and inspire fellow embroiderers with what you've made.
- Open to everyone — no Hatch license required
- Share a photo of your finished embroidery
- Tell us a little about your design and the process
- Selected designs may be featured in our blog, on our website, in emails, or across our social channels
Submission Terms & Conditions
- Not a competition. This is not a competition and no prizes are awarded. Submissions are an opportunity to be showcased and celebrated within the Hatch Stitch Club community.
- Showcase only. By submitting your design, you are entering for a chance to be featured. Submission does not guarantee you will be showcased.
- Rights to use. By submitting your design, you grant Wilcom International (Hatch Embroidery) a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display your submitted image across our marketing channels, including but not limited to our website, blog, email communications, social media, and promotional materials.
- Original work. All designs submitted must be your own original work and/or be copyright-free. By submitting, you confirm that you hold the rights to the design and that it does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property.
- Attribution. Where practical, we will credit the creator when featuring a submitted design.
New to appliqué?
We've got you covered.
The Advanced Appliqué Essentials course is included with every Hatch Embroidery license — and accessible during your free 30-day trial.
Live Event — Show Times
Appliqué Challenge Live Showcase · 25 June 2026