What is Large Applique
No More “Please Let This Line Up” Moments
A Simple Hooping Technique That Makes Smaller Hoops Feel Bigger
And when you use a larger hoop, the finished result grows too.
Wish you had a bigger embroidery hoop?
Large Applique is a clever construction method that allows you to create designs larger than your hoop — without stressful alignment.
Instead of stitching directly onto your main project and hoping everything lines up perfectly, you:
• Stitch the design in sections
• Join the pieces together like a jigsaw as you stitch
• Attach the finished applique safely to your project
No templates.
No precision panic.
No ruined quilts.
Just a structured, confidence-building technique that changes how you think about hoop size.
This is what 2 hoopings can become
This same technique is used for our 'huge' Large Applique designs
Before you know it, you'll be using our Large Appliques in your larger projects
Our extremely popular Standing Santas is made in the same way
The larger your hoop - the larger the finished product!!
Why Stitchers Love This Method
✔ Makes smaller hoops feel bigger
✔ Eliminates stressful fabric alignment within the hoop
✔ Reduces the risk of ruining your project
✔ Allows you to create bold, feature pieces
✔ Works beautifully on quilts, cushions, jackets & bags
Developed Through Years of Refinement
I originally created these large applique designs because I needed large feature pieces but didn’t want to rely on perfectly aligned re-hooping.
Over the years it has been refined, tested, and stitched by thousands of Kreative Kiwi customers — and it’s now one of the most loved techniques in our collection.
Try It Yourself
Start with a FREE Large Applique design and experience the jigsaw method for yourself.
DOWNLOAD FREE LARGE APPLIQUE PIG
Watch How It Works
Kay shows you step by step how to create your Large Pig Design
Yes the Tree is a 'Large Applique' design - included with our Forest Friends Collection
Not an Animal Person?
The Large Applique technique isn’t just for Animals.
The same technique is used in our:
• In-the-Hoop Bowls ( can be made with 4x4 hoop)
• In-the-Hoop Notebook Covers
• And many other bold feature designs
Once you’ve stitched one Large Applique project, the technique just clicks.
And that’s when the fun really begins.
We even have 'Large Applique' designs for the smallest 4x4 hoop
VIEW ALL LARGE APPLIQUE DESIGNS
VIEW LARGE APPLIQUE FOR 4X4 HOOPS
Want to know more? Click here to read even more hints and tips for stitching Large Applique designs
or Click here to view all our step by step videos showcasing this technique
