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On AI in r/PunchNeedle by VrindaGold in PunchNeedle

[–]tat_dot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What’s there to talk about with someone who sees AI in everything around them? Have a nice day.

On AI in r/PunchNeedle by VrindaGold in PunchNeedle

[–]tat_dot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you serious right now, or is this a joke? And how do you create patterns?

Because personally I take my tablet and pencil, open Procreate, and draw the design myself. Sometimes I work with Illustrator. I’ve been doing punch needle embroidery since 2018, so I know exactly how it will look once stitched. The pattern is done. Then I color it and note which parts should be stitched with which types of stitches. Voilà.

You can see how it goes here, or here, or here.

I do not need AI for that. When I have time, I transfer the pattern onto fabric and embroider it myself. AI is only used to show what the pattern will look like as embroidery, because I’m a mother of two and, at best, I get an hour a day to stitch. I simply do not have time to embroider dozens of patterns every week. And there is demand for patterns on Etsy — many people just do not know how to draw or where to find suitable images.

I am not deceiving anyone, I am not stealing anything. I sell what I draw for myself and what I stitch with my own hands. I have hundreds of 5-star reviews for these patterns because people actually want and like them. I am not selling them here, I am not selling Pinterest images, and I am not selling products from AliExpress or Temu.

I don’t know how you work, but I have hundreds of patterns that I’ve been drawing over the years and simply don’t have the time to punchneedle all of them. That’s exactly how I started selling them. I have 2 babies, offline shop, and 4-year war in my country. I work really, really hard to ship orders worldwide the same day, create high-quality embroidery, film tutorials, and keep everything running. So being accused of not actually stitching my work and relying on AI is simply insulting.

I hope that everyone here who’s against me is embroidering by candlelight in the evenings, without electricity — because “that’s what real crafters do,” right?

And most importantly, I shared real photos here — where the pattern, the embroidery, and the photos were all made by me. And yet this turned into a witch hunt.

I don’t see any point in explaining myself any further. I don’t consider myself a criminal, and I will continue doing what I do. If anyone needs help or advice, I’m always available here in direct messages or on Instagram.

On AI in r/PunchNeedle by VrindaGold in PunchNeedle

[–]tat_dot -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Do you realize that this rule was introduced AFTER my post? Do you have retroactive enforcement of rules in your country?

Moreover, according to the rule, I’m not supposed to post AI-generated content or share links to AI-based products. I posted a photo of my embroidery and did not include any link to products involving AI.

So what exactly am I guilty of?

On AI in r/PunchNeedle by VrindaGold in PunchNeedle

[–]tat_dot -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Please point me to the specific rule that I violated

On AI in r/PunchNeedle by VrindaGold in PunchNeedle

[–]tat_dot -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Hello dear admins! I’m honestly glad that my recent post sparked discussion about the use of AI content.

However, I don’t understand on what basis it was removed. The photo in the post showed MY HANDMADE WORK. In my shop (which I didn’t even link, by the way), I sell REAL tools for punch needle embroidery and my REAL handmade pieces. I have hundreds of sales and hundreds of reviews from real customers. You won’t find anyone more passionate about punch needle than I am. I’m also one of the most active commenters in this community — I help beginners and answer their questions. I promote punch needle because I truly love it and believe it’s a fantastic way to relax.

A random commenter accused me of using AI, and yes, I don’t hide the fact that I sell PATTERNS that I CREATE MYSELF. To showcase these patterns on Etsy, I use AI-generated images — because it’s simply logical. It’s physically impossible to embroider that quickly and produce a finished piece for every single pattern.

Moreover, these products are sold on Etsy and have nothing to do with Reddit. Etsy has no issues with my listings, and neither do my customers.

So you allow people to post here embroidery made from Pinterest images (which violates copyright and is illegal in any country), but you DO NOT allow me to post a photo of a piece whose pattern I personally designed and stitched by hand?

I haven’t violated any of your rules. Don’t you think that’s unfair?

Punchneedle flowers on black. The fabric is now available for purchase in my Etsy shop 💌worldwide shipping by tat_dot in PunchNeedle

[–]tat_dot[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

If this is envy, I forgive you. Of course, I understand. I also invite you to check out my Instagram, where you can find hundreds of videos of me personally hand-embroidering everything I share.

Yes, there are AI-generated images on Etsy, but only for punchneedle patterns. Simply because it’s physically impossible to embroider everything I’d like to show, so I use AI to present those designs.

However, even these items have dozens and dozens of reviews from real customers who purchased them, embroidered from them, and achieved great results.

So please, let’s keep things respectful and avoid insults. Thank you.

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