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Also known as voided-work, Assisi-style embroidery involves stitching a background to reveal an image. Assisi stitching was named after St. Clare of Assisi, sister of St. Francis, Patron Saint of Needleworkers.
Assisi Sunburst
Stitch the white squares only for an Assisi-style design.
Assisi Bird Pattern
This bird pattern is accompanied by information about the history of Assisi embroidery.
Dumani Designs Assisi Patterns
Clair Colt has several free Assisi Patterns available - check the left of her homepage for a list of free patterns.
Three Assisi Patterns
Cheryl of Hobby Loco has created three Assisi Cross Stitch Patterns - a heart design, a shamrock, and a pair of facing bunnies.
Traditional Assisi Motif
Lucy Lyons Willis' brief overview of Assisi embroidery includes a small pattern for a traditional motif.
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