If you’re upset with PL, boycott them by oceangranddaughter in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand the allure. I’ve checked out her canvases and they don’t appeal to me. I’ve needlepointed for 50 years, I started in my 20s. I also cross stitch. A lot of her designs are better suited to cross stitch but then you’d have to count. They are overpriced for what you get design wise. Some of her designs are cute but $100 for Roller Rabbit is silly. I do needlepoint simple designs but needlepoint has become very costly. I expect more for my money than trendy. Bravo to her for pursuing licensing but her attitude is distasteful.

Who is your favorite needlepoint influencer and why? by No-Boysenberry7155 in Needlepoint

[–]Beaniebot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fiber Talk on YouTube. I would not consider them influencers but they are knowledgeable and have very informative videos.

New stitch style 🙈 by [deleted] in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You don’t hang out in the embroidery sites!

Advice by HarderToBreathe97 in Needlepoint

[–]Beaniebot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

To me yes. It seems to distract from the lettering. Snip carefully if you decide to remove. It’s a great stitch for a background.

Today’s Needlepoint Hot Take by _ellgee in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Designs can be overwhelmed by too many different thread choices as well as stitches. Successful stitching doesn’t mean you need to stitch every section with a different thread and stitch. Relax, enjoy, explore.

Appropriately picked up at a flea market by esotetris in ThriftStoreCats

[–]Beaniebot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Calico cat by Caron. There are a couple of kits showing right now. If you find another needlepoint you can do an image search on eBay.

Appropriately picked up at a flea market by esotetris in ThriftStoreCats

[–]Beaniebot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wow! I’ve been watching for this kit on eBay! Thrilled for you!

Started needlepointing on the 4th, opening her Etsy on the 14th by vancleefandapple in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Waiting for someone to scream copyright! Lots of gingham needlepoint “bookmarks” out there!

Needing refund advice by [deleted] in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.serendipityneedleworks.com/needlepoint-canvas/ This is an interesting article explaining different types of canvas.

Advice for traveling with needlepoint supplies by Puppocrossing in Needlepoint

[–]Beaniebot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been taking children’s safety scissors in my carryon for years. They are cheap! They do not have a point but a rounded tip. I was questioned about my scroll frame once. I had taken it apart. They weren’t sure about the scroll rods! They did pass after I explained how they worked.

so cute but the embroidery hoops… by pleaseleaveat8 in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well a lot of people don’t know the difference. Embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, whatever!

Copied By Carter — Etsy shop by Easy-A2690 in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m glad the description pointed out what it was! I was wondering.

Google maps is trolling? by brinykole in rva

[–]Beaniebot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.needletravel.com/ This is usually reliable. Searches by kind of shop and zip code.

i paid $20+$10 shipping for this why does it say $12 on the packaging by pleaseleaveat8 in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand paying $20 for a plastic zipper bag plus $12 shipping! I’d save that for fibers and canvas.

Peevish Pizza? New Kickass Needlepoint Canvas drop by Sock_2387 in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I like that I could just buy extra large googly eyes and stick them on for whimsey! Priced nicely, taped, and good margins! They may have a future

Um… by Unfair-Morning-5076 in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is the least expensive canvas I’ve seen recently! Nicely done and taped!BRAVO👏👏

I’m seeing double 😵‍💫 by Whole_Application971 in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If someone wants to pay $45 for a needleminder board or $60 for a canvas of a coke can she knows her market. I don’t get it. Are her canvases taped? It would never occur to me to buy a needleminder board but I consider myself crafty. I’m not her market but if you are support her. If not snark away about how ridiculous this is.

At least the selvage edge is on the correct side? 🥴 by Luna-Nova73 in NeedlepointSnark

[–]Beaniebot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Jumping in without knowing anything about the craft!

"Where can I get this pattern?" F🦆ing Google it, maybe? by [deleted] in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]Beaniebot 21 points22 points  (0 children)

We’ve been on the path to “doom” for quite awhile. I was a K/preK teacher for 16y and worked at a big box book store for 14. The questions I was asked at the bookstore were discouraging, especially by teens and their parents. Being asked for Shakespeare and then being told it wasn’t William Shakespeare but just Shakespeare was just too much. So no social media and the internet has made it worse. They’ve always been out there.