2025 October Program - Assisi Embroidery

Teacher: Karen Lewis

You can download the pattern here. You need to be an EGA member to download it.

The Technique Basics: Introduction to Assisi Embroidery program for October offers a unique opportunity for participants to explore this beautiful needlework style's rich tradition and intricate techniques. Designed for both beginners and experienced stitchers, the program will cover essential stitches, patterns, and the historical significance of Assisi Embroidery. Participants will engage in this hands-on program, guided by skilled instructors, to create their own embroidered pieces while learning about the materials and tools essential for this craft.

The journey starts with reviewing and creating the different background techniques on your fabric as a future reference tool. Please try the techniques on different fabric counts to see which one you like the best.

Stitch the squirrel and acorn design in your preferred Assisi technique and either use it in a resource notebook or complete it as a project of your choice.

The finished size is no larger than 8 inches wide by 7 inches tall.

Stitching Techniques:

• Cross Stitch

• Reversible Cross Stitch

• Italian Cross Stitch

• Long Armed Cross Stitch

• Holbein, Double Running Stitch

Materials

• Linen, count of choice

  • One piece 8 x 10 inches or,

  • One piece of 5 x 7 inches for the four different techniques

  • One piece of 8 x 7 inches for the Assisi with Holbein border

• Threads - two skeins of contrasting colors

• Light sewing thread for marking

Supplies

• Tapestry Needle - sizes 24, 26, 26: size depends on fabric count

• Chenille Needles - sizes 24, 26, 26: size depends on fabric count

• Hoop

• Scissors

• Plastic Sleeve to insert samples in a notebook

Please add your progress or finished project in the comments!

*Image courtesy of the National EGA's website https://egausa.org/