Notorious Needle
Notorious Needle (@notoriousneedle), run by Sarah in Orlando, Florida, USA, makes cross stitch tutorials, flosstube vlogs and sweary, provocative patterns. The channel has about 13,800 subscribers and a median of roughly 600 views per video, uploading about once a month. Sponsored integrations cost $150 to $250 per video. Sarah has stitched for 30 years, according to her channel description.
Engaged cross stitch crowd of 13,800 with 60% US viewers
- Median of about 600 views per long-form video, with a 90th percentile near 730
- Engagement rate of 11.7%, with 8.5% of viewers liking each video
- Proposed rate of $150 to $250 per video, equal to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form vlog, pattern showcase, product unboxing, giveaway
- Tone
- irreverent, warm
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 45 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- cross stitch patterns, embroidery supplies
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel description notes Amazon Associate affiliate links and sells its own patterns on Etsy and Gumroad.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The channel description says it includes sweary patterns and the occasional f-bomb, and the video 'Dumpster Fire – Cross Stitch Pattern' shows crude humor; recent videos also carry pro-democracy protest messaging ('No Kings' protests in 'Happy Halloween and No Kings Day to All Who Celebrate! | Flosstube 75').
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 14k | 608 | 2 |
Benchmark score: 10 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Happy Halloween and No Kings Day to All Who Celebrate! | Flo · 728 views
▶NEW PATTERN! Plus, Getting In To Good Trouble - Flosstube 74 · 715 views
▶Stitch Florida and Stitching Sirens Cross Stitch Retreats | · 596 viewsLast three uploads, latest 3 days ago.
On the Notorious Needle YouTube Channel, you'll find cross stitch tutorials, flosstube vlogs, sweary patterns, giveaways and the occasional f-bomb. Hi! I'm Sarah and I've been cross stitching for 30 years. Grab your latest project to learn and stitch along as I create cross stitch patterns for people who, like me, want to stitch the delightfully unexpected. It's fun to make RUDE and PROVOKING pieces of hand made art to hang up on the wall or give to the people we love (or hate). Some may be NSFW 😲! Become a VIP and receive emails with free patterns, tutorials and 20% off everything in my sh
About Notorious Needle
Notorious Needle is a YouTube channel run by Sarah from Orlando, Florida, that combines cross stitch tutorials, flosstube vlogs and original patterns with crude humor and political commentary. Videos are long, typically 45 to 80 minutes, and the channel uploads roughly once a month. The audience is estimated to skew toward women over 35 in the United States, and the content is low production, with the creator on camera only through screen capture and voice.
The channel has about 13,800 subscribers and a median of roughly 600 views per video. Its creator sells patterns through Etsy and Gumroad and earns affiliate commissions, but no sponsorships were found in its recent uploads. Based on the channel's median views, sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, equal to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, which compares with the $10 to $30 typical for paid ads.
This channel suits craft supply and fabric brands looking to reach an engaged hobbyist audience. It is less suitable for brands that require family-friendly or politically neutral content.
Written from Notorious Needle's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Notorious Needle can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Notorious
How much does Notorious Needle charge for a sponsored video?
Sarah's estimated sponsored integration rate is $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 600 views per long-form video. Rates are estimates derived from channel metrics, not a published price list.
What does Notorious Needle post about on YouTube?
The channel posts cross stitch flosstube vlogs, pattern releases, finish parades and giveaways. Its content often includes crude humor and political messaging, and the creator sells original patterns through Etsy and Gumroad.
How do I contact Notorious Needle for a brand deal?
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