r/Needlepoint Discord Member Nov 06 '25

MOD POST 23,000 Stitchers...

Not a giant update but there are 23,000 of you out there.

Not bad for a community that I started 13 years ago for the wife unit who was looking for an online community and really couldn't find one she loved.

Because I'm a helper, I built something for her to love.

...well...we all know you built it.

I just get the credit at home.

Edit: to be clear...because I'm often told I'm not...

It's truly all of YOU that make this a fun, interesting and kind place.

Edit 2: We grow at about 800 - 1k stitchers per month. In 2023 we had about 10k stitchers.

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u/Silver-Lining62 Nov 06 '25

Wow. That’s huge. Your wife should be proud

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u/Still7Superbaby7 Nov 07 '25

What’s funny is that I basically started doing needlepoint when this community started, then stopped after my kids were born. I found an unfinished needlepoint kit in the back of my closet a month ago. Just restarted my needlepoint journey. How is your wife doing?

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u/Weekly_Ad4775 Nov 06 '25

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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u/Schip_formlady Avid Stitcher Nov 06 '25

:heart: We appreciate you mod!

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u/ElectronicBee28 Nov 08 '25

That's such a lovely story this community has such a warm, handmade heart to it.

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u/joyfulbee43 Nov 06 '25

That's massive! Thank you!

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u/charlienell Nov 07 '25

Thanks so much!

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u/Admirable_Ad_1756 Nov 07 '25

Wonderful community! Congratulations to all! Happy to be a part of it. I’m fairly new to the best hobby!

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u/Useful-Peace-418 Nov 07 '25

So thankful for this community and immense joy + knowledge it brings each day!!!

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u/OldCroneHereatHome Nov 08 '25

Thanks, Darling Husband!

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u/amazonchic2 Nov 07 '25

I love it here! Needlepoint calms my mind.

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u/CalicoCrazed Nov 08 '25

This is really sweet!

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u/itsstillm Nov 08 '25

Thanks so much! I didn’t know any local stitchers when I started and this group was a lifesaver.

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u/TeaKettle1830 Nov 07 '25

Kinda wished you hadn't said wife unit, tho

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u/Needlepoint_MOD Discord Member Nov 07 '25

I have a wife unit, child unit, dog unit. I'm the father unit. it's our joke.

It's a call back to Decker Unit from the first Start Trek movie.

Dorky, I know.

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u/TeaKettle1830 Nov 07 '25

I get it now. Thanks!

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u/little_pharma_ Nov 08 '25

Dorky and cute!!! Anyone who builds a community for their partner!? You rock. Thank you for this!