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csjoyeuxnoel

csjoyeuxnoel
Date Joined: October 16, 2009
Last Online: June 28, 2014
Birthday: January 25
Country: United States

About Me

I'm happy to do private embroidery swaps! I'd love to trade a very time-intensive, beautiful work that is made especially for me for something of the same.

I'd also like to be a penpal to anyone who's interested!

I love anything art nouveau, owls, nature-inspired art, and needlecrafts!!

I'm 21 years old, and attend California State University, Chico. I'm a year away from my bachelor's degree in Humanities. I have 1/3 of my A.J.P. degree from GIA completed; I love jewelry and gems. I'm married, and my husband has two daughters who live with us full time. I love autumn and winter. I love to swim. I have two cats and one dog. I love doing anything new and different, except when it comes to people. I fail at social situations usually, and am only comfortable with a select few. I've noticed I tend to inhabit unusual situations and am, in fact, drawn to them.

I love crafting; it completely relaxes me. I love reading, watching new films, embroidering, speaking Italian, learning Chinese, sewing, gardening, roses, sleeping as much as possible, and in general trying to enjoy life.

Favorite Books

I really, really love books and have always from a very early age. Classic literature, poetry, adult fiction, historical romance novels, books about England in all its different guises and eras. (I'm a bit of an anglophile and I really can't explain it. It's something about the history and culture.)

Favorite Music

Sleigh Bells, Mumford and Sons, Depeche Mode, Joy Division, The Smiths, The Cure, Death Cab For Cutie, Coldplay, Radiohead, Muse, She Wants Revenge, Snow Patrol.

I listen to the classical station mostly because of the utter lack of decent radio in my area. I really like Baroque chamber music, what with its rather dramatic sound, Italian 16th century violin pieces, and Erik Satie's Gnosiennes.

Favorite Crafts

Embroidery, sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting. I also build dollhouses and collect miniatures, but that's on the back burner for now.

I really like embroidery subjects that are a little unusual or traditional in a skewed way. I love to play with color in my work. Yes, I have a bit of a floss fetish; I have a box of 100 different colors. I have way too many works in progress right now.

Favorite Movies

I love pretty much all genres, except for super mainstream (and thus simplified, in my opinion) movies and horror films. Above all, I love British period dramas and miniseries. Some of my favorites are North & South, The Forsyte Saga, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, Pride & Prejudice, Gosford Park, Wives and Daughters, Remains of the Day. (I think my anglophilia's showing...) I like engrossing films that take you to a different era and a different place.

Likes

Owls, woodland creatures. Anything unusual, "vintage", or kind of odd. Dark, bold colors like black, gray, purple, green, brown, blue or burgundy, especially when contrasted with lighter colors. Personalized things. Simple designs. Symmetry. Miniature, adorable things. Organic shapes. Foreign things. Elegant things. Nonsensical things. Quality. Embroidery!!

Dislikes

Bright, unattractive colors. Frivolous things that are way too cutesy for their own good. (Though just the right amount of cuteness is desirable.) Mass-produced things. Slapdash things. Things that are aesthetically lacking. (Why make something ugly when you could make it beautiful instead?)

Ratings

ceecee rated for Embroidery in Purple on Aug 16, 2012
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Comment: Sorry to do this to you...... I will re rate but you haven't even been on in forever... and although you said you would be late I think I've given you enough time
ceecee rated for Embroidery in Brown on Aug 16, 2012
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Comment: You contacted me that you would send but late...... I will re rate... when or if I get your swap
mega4beth rated for 2012 REDWORK hand embroidery #3 on May 19, 2012
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Comment: Definitely worth the wait! Thanks!
Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the heart!
MafiosaGrrl rated for Private Swap with csjoyneuxnoel on Oct 17, 2010
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Comment: I love this piece SOOOOOO much!!! I seriously started laughing to myself when I opened it up. You really nailed it for me, quotes are totally my thing. I can't wait to frame it and hang it in a special place in my house! I'll have to show you a pic when it's in place :) THANKS!!!!!
raegun83 rated for Private Embroidery Swap on Oct 5, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the nautical pin-up! Not too sure what I'm going to do with it yet, but I love it! :)
Response: Thank you for the heart!
watchmespinning rated for Embroidery in Yellow on Sep 5, 2010
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Comment: Wow, your stitching is impressive! I wonder what the writing means--??
Response: I'm pretty sure it means "om shanti om" in sanskrit. But I would check up on that if I were you. :) Thanks!
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Comment: Thanks! It'll be perfect for a little tea wallet I was planning on making :)
jostafs rated for Pin-Up HAND embroidery on Jul 31, 2010
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Comment: Thank you! She's lovely, one of my favourite sublime stitching patterns!
raegun83 rated for Embroidery in Red EDITED on Jul 24, 2010
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Comment: Oh wow! I got the unicorn and I love it!! It is really cute. :) Thanks a lot. And I saw the pattern on littledeartracks just yesterday, when I was checking out the tutorial for crayon tinting. I love that site too. Can't wait for our private swap!
Response: I'm glad you like her! Thanks for the heart!
dawnu rated for 63 questions you have never been asked on Jul 21, 2010
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Response: Thanks!
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Comment: Another sample of lovely work. Another great swap:)
Response: Thank you!
ozduchess rated for Stitchery of the Month #3 on Jul 20, 2010
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Comment: You do lovely work Courtney, thanks for a great swap:)
Response: Glad you like the swan! She's sparkly. :) thanks!
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Comment: Thanks for joining my swap! The heart is for participating; it was only after answering 63 questions that I realized how time-consuming this was! Everyone should get hearts <3
Response: Oh, thank you! It was a fun swap!
Lhise rated for Weekender #5: Embroidered Stuffie on Jun 22, 2010
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Comment: Hello! Sorry for the rating delay. :s Thank you very much for the bird stuffie. I love birds!! I think I will use it as pincushion. ;o)
Response: That's a good idea! Glad you like it, and thanks for the heart!
thepaperista rated for Embroider Me A Fairy Tale on Jun 17, 2010
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Comment: So cute, thanks
Response: Thanks for the heart!
Papy77 rated for Felt Sleep Mask on Jun 14, 2010
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Comment: Bellissimo la scritta corretta La sleep Mask è perfetta e dolcissima. Beautiful writing the correct The sleep mask is perfect and sweet. Tanks. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Response: Grazie mille!
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Comment: Thx :)
ssshauna rated for Embroidery in Green on Jun 14, 2010
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Comment: I got the lovely little owl (and have a perfect use for him already!) Happy stitching, hopefully we'll run into eachother in another swap!
Response: Glad you liked him!
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Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.8049 26 8 9
Completed Fives Threes Ones
27 39 0 2
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
1 8 18 0
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Comments

Unmutual on Nov 20, 2010:

Have you mailed to me? Nothing has arrived, that's all, and I am wondering if the Postal Monster has eaten it. Don't fret if not - life is made of busyness and hard work. Hope you are well in either case, and looking forward to hearing from you x

Unmutual on Oct 10, 2010:

Sure, no worries :) I'm back at my London address - looking forward to hearing from you, and hope you've had a good summer :)

thehappyhoneybee on Sep 15, 2010:

Hello! I don't really build dollhouses and I am just a beginner embroiderer, but I'm so curious about your artwork! Do you have a blog or Flickr where you share your creations? I'd love to see this Tennyson dollhouse, etc...

Sorry for being so nosy, but your profile piqued my curiosity. :)

Unmutual on Jul 15, 2010:

Your letter is totally now in the mail - sorry for being so very, very late. I just moved back home so have been very busy.

rainbowafterrain81 on Jul 3, 2010:

hello! I got a great package from blair (cbpoole) today and in it was the great bird embroidery for me...I LOVE it so much, it is beautiful in its simplicity thank you so much for taking the time to make it for me, it means a lot...I'm blessed to have the support of people I don't even know :)

have a great 4th

sewlovely on Jun 28, 2010:

Thanks so much for welcoming me! I would love to join the one color swap when the time comes : ) I had so much in the rainbow of stitches month, can't wait for more! Xoxo Katy

snifferooski on Apr 24, 2010:

i'm realy loving the 'embroidery in' colors swap! just wanted to let you know! thanks for hosting them!

biasbabe on Apr 5, 2010:

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To the Nuts for Sewing Group

Papy77 on Mar 31, 2010:

Ciao sono Patrizia la tua partner di SWAP Felt Sleep Mask, a tutt'oggi non è ancora arrivato nulla dello swap, purtroppo l'admin mi continua a chiedere il rating per te, ma non mi sento di dare parere negativo. Aspetto ancora fino a fine aprile poi dovrò dare il rating. Mi spiace di tutto. Patrizia

Unmutual on Mar 7, 2010:

OK then, I look forward to it :)

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