In 2000, I stitched a very cute ornament on perforated paper called the Noel Ornament. I enjoyed it so much, that I adapted the pattern to create several more charts with a similar design. This is my own version of "Joy"!

This is an example of Assisi work. It is also known as Voided Work because you stitch the background, and the fabric that's left showing has the design.

This ornament was stitched on white perforated plastic with #8 perle coton. I then backed it with royal blue felt which I stitched on with some silver DMC "barbed wire on a spool." The banner's "pole" is a toothpick, stitched into place with the top row of Xs. The finials are blue beads. The hanging cord is made from eight plies of the same perle coton. The finished size is 1-1/2 x 3-1/8 inches.

This particular ornament was stitched as part of an ornament exchange.

If you'd like to learn more about Assisi embroidery, read the page in Needlework 101 called Assisi Embroidery.

If you'd like to learn more about various ways to finish ornaments, read the page in Needlework 101 called Ornaments: Finishing Techniques. For step-by-step ornament finishing techniques, check out Cameo's Completions.

I designed this computer-generated chart using Pattern Maker cross-stitch design software. Now I can share it with you as a .pdf file. I'm offering this design as a complementary chart. Follow this link for a printable copy of Joy Ornament. The Cameo Collection charts presented on my website are free. But if you like what you see, I'd appreciate a small donation of $.50 as a Thank You from you! Unfortunately, I am unable to accept credit card payments through PayPal; please fund your payments with your PayPal balance or with a bank account.

Stitched November 11 - 19, 2005

Pattern name:	Joy
Designer:	Margaret M. Davaz The Cameo Collection
Stitch Count:	22 x 45
Fabric:	14 ct white perforated plastic
Floss:	DMC perle coton
Original Cost:	brain power
Copyright year:	2005

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