hey guys - been a while since i updated the directory, sorry about that. i've been really busy with Fybe. i just added all the shops that were in my backlog -- just as a reminder, this page is no longer "calling out" designers - we're just listing no-ai use...

I'm running into an issue where people don't want to be called out for their ideals and using GenAI. (surprise? nah) This is problematic, for obvious reasons. I'm faced with having to remove people from lists that are meant to help the community -- out of fear of...

First and foremost, I am -- by no means -- suggesting that I am an expert on this topic. In fact, I acknowledge that I'm very far from qualified. However - this is a community list that's meant for all people. All people deserve representation and their beliefs...

Hey guys! Quick check-in. I've gotten several messages about the "strong language" on the directory. I've heard you and I'm here today to apologize. This project started as a passion project for me, and -- as you can imagine -- when someone is passionate about...

Yes, technically speaking, fan art is also copyright infringement and gray area. That being said, some of our favorite artists and designers have done fan art of our favorite franchises. For example, JedXStitch for Zelda and the koroks. The eevee-lutions cafe by...

Hey all! I just wanted to share a quick thank you note. This community has made this project possible. Without you all, this would have taken me months to compile and research. That said, there's still lots to do, and tons of screenshots to add to unsafe entries....

Hey guys. I just added a contact form underneath the evaluating section so that you can send shop evaluation requests directly to my email without leaving the page. I hope this streamlines getting shop names to me! Jump there now...

Want to look really quickly to see if a designer you're considering is on any of our lists? Use the search bar at the top of the page! It pulls results from all directories and categories so you can get the quickest answer possible. This will bring you directly to...

Hey guys! I just finished adding all safe designers from the old list to this new one. I hope the new format helps you find new designers (based on your interests) more easily! Enjoy!

Hey guys. This is a huge undertaking... to say the least. Especially considering we need to add photos to all "blogs" (all designers are being added to my wordpress site as blogs and filtered into categories). If you'd like to help with the investigative side of...

Vibes off… Cultural Appropriation/MAGA/Christian Nationalist/Anti-LGBT/Pro-Genocide Values These things aren’t ok either, and it’s important to know who you’re supporting with your dollars. The following designers may not use GenAI or steal IP, but their “brand”...

TO BE ABSOLUTELY CLEAR our stance is that using GENAI to create “art” is also artwork theft and is neither is more or less acceptable. The list is below; if you have any to add to this list please drop me a DM @mainely_xstitch. PLEASE NOTE: I was given most or all...

How to know if a cross stitch designer used GenAI… In their product photos: questionable aida/evenweave texture and/or grids lining up properly odd looking full crosses that seem to go into the holes improperly odd looking backstitch representation or overuse of...

please note: there’s currently no way to be 100% positive that a pattern or product listing had GenAI anywhere in its creation. that said, there are still multiple tells that we’re looking for and they’re still reliable – for now. 1. Evaluating product photos. we...