This is the second time I stitched this ornament, but this time I kept it for myself instead of giving it away. I also stitched it on red aida instead of perforated paper so that it would match the Love and Peace ornaments that I made earlier.

I did use a different fiber than the other two ornaments, though. I'd received some Eva Rosenstand 6 strand cotton in a grab bag, so gave it a try on this ornament. I found it to be much softer in texture than DMC stranded cotton. It also frayed a bit faster, so I needed to use shorter strands to keep the floss crisp.

Stitched March 02 - 03, 2006

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.

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Pattern name:	Joy
Designer:	Margaret M. Davaz The Cameo Collection
Stitch Count:	22 x 45
Fabric:	14 ct red aida
Floss:	6 strand Eva Rosenstand #8238
Original Cost:	brain power
Copyright year:	2005

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