Assisi embroidery is a form of counted-thread embroidery based on an ancient Italian needlework tradition in which the background is filled with embroidery stitches and the main motifs are outlined but not stitched.

Embroider History with a Free Assisi Pattern. With this free Assisi embroidery pattern in hand, let's take a journey through the rich history of this traditional Italian needlework, distinguished by its 'reverse' stitching technique.

Welcome to the Technique Basics Program and this segment on Assisi embroidery. This notebook lesson is to introduce you to the world of Assisi embroidery and how it has changed through the centuries.

Assisi embroidery is a form of counted-thread embroidery based on an ancient Italian needlework tradition in which the background is filled with embroidery stitches and the main motifs are outlined but not stitched. The name is derived from the Italian town of Assisi where the modern form of the craft originated.

Sep 4, 2023 · Assisi embroidery originated in Italy in the 13th and 14th centuries. It was a simpler style compared to the traditional Italian bright and colorful embroidery. Assisi was worked on fine linen cloth with the outlines of the designs and the background embroidery done in colored silk.

Apr 13, 2007 · Assisi work was popular as an ecclesiastical embroidery technique, where rich designs would be worked for altar frontals, vestments, and other church uses. The name originates from the town of Assisi, where this technique was often worked in convents responsible for providing church textiles.

May 27, 2021 · Read about the link of the Assisi stitch to Renaissance artistic masterpiece. Read here about the Collegio del Cambio – and the grottesche. Read about another fine artisan of Assisi, the creator of medieval instruments. See the photos of this artisan at work by Assisi photographer, Andrea Cova

In Assisi, Italy you can still see the local woman embroidering in a distinctive style that is powerful and beautiful. In this article, you will discover the characteristics and history of the traditional style of Assisi embroidery.

Mar 23, 2010 · Traditional Assisi Embroidery is stitched on off-white coloured Assisi linen in either blue or rust coloured embroidery floss. The cross stitch can be regular x's or long-armed cross and the 'x' part should be made over three fabric ground threads.

"Assisi" is traditionally hand embroidery, but we tried it on our machine. It looks especially good on bands and borders. We framed our designs and here you can see the results.