r/showmeyourbackside
A place to show off the backs of your cross stitch/embroidery projects! Clean or messy, rainbow or monochrome, or anything in between.
How to think about r/showmeyourbackside
This community is dedicated to showcasing the backs of cross stitch and embroidery projects, emphasizing the often-overlooked aspect of stitching. Members share their work regardless of its neatness, promoting a culture of acceptance and creativity. The focus on both clean and messy backs allows for a diverse range of artistic expression, making it a unique space within the crafting community.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are primarily crafters, particularly those interested in cross stitch and embroidery, ranging from hobbyists to more experienced stitchers. The community attracts a mix of ages, with a friendly and supportive vibe. Members are generally passionate about their craft and appreciate both the technical and artistic aspects of stitching, often seeking feedback and inspiration from one another.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes images of completed projects, tutorials, and discussions about techniques or materials used. Posts that are well-lit and clearly showcase the stitching are favored, while low-effort or off-topic content tends to receive downvotes. The community values engagement, so regular posting and commenting can enhance visibility and interaction among members.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and value-driven content rather than overt promotion. Sharing useful tips, tutorials, or high-quality materials relevant to cross stitch and embroidery can resonate well. However, direct advertising or self-promotion is likely to be met with skepticism, so brands should prioritize building relationships and contributing positively to discussions over blatant marketing tactics.
Top keywords
What r/showmeyourbackside talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/sapphiresugar
- u/roaringleopard
- u/heyitsamb
- u/Kris_Rose
- u/readxstitch
- u/concretebeagle
- u/sssssssssssssssssssw
- u/[deleted]
- u/novanav13
- u/Dot_Ruffles
- u/LordDace
- u/lunalun89
- u/implodingpixies
- u/Sammy_Smiles54763
- u/Samwisewall
- u/jessinwriting
- u/tinymyths
- u/Mintaaa
- u/rpepperpot_reddit
- u/totallyaburner
- u/natbin228
- u/GloveSlap64
- u/dobbyak
- u/mtandy89
- u/christina-joy
- u/HappyHappyUnbirthday
- u/mimasaurusrex
- u/Miss_Lemon_Sunshine
- u/RTatiana
- u/by-fahndi
- u/prettycheekytho
- u/gingersrants
- u/bendywhoops
- u/wtfigowtfigo
- u/RevenueDue5638
- u/malishashops
- u/Lindaeve
- u/KatarinaMyne
- u/Asteriabrielle
- u/LeenaBell_BDO
- u/AncientMeet6264
- u/Lady_Urbosa
- u/dinokith
- u/OshetDeadagain
- u/holyhannah01
- u/Kwando-D-Hornblower
- u/baconaked
- u/nightowl0927
- u/needleworkmaniac
- u/DaisyRage7
- u/ian_xvi
- u/saco_98
- u/AfterAllBeesYears
- u/Heyyalletsbefriends
- u/cheshsky
- u/Objective-Win357
- u/thealluringsnail
- u/ArtTabletNoob
- u/lkm81
- u/appalachia_roses
- u/Plosive_Attack
- u/uselessinthisdpt
- u/Ailuj182
- u/injectablefame
- u/ketucn
- u/shmoo92
- u/temporary_egg_
- u/laurbuck
- u/avecoulombe
- u/MGEESMAMMA
- u/ArblemarchFruitbat
- u/stitchery-witchery
- u/FrenchFryNotFrench
- u/Kreativakneckis
- u/Murky-Entrepreneur62
- u/512_cj
- u/Just_me_being_crafty
- u/Trollerance_please
- u/somdude04
- u/narikov
- u/G__Rose
- u/Hanzorrr
- u/xXMetalRosesXx
- u/brettoblaster
- u/ChelleChellez
- u/Olive___Oil
- u/gwoerp
- u/loreleifables
- u/Pressica96
- u/digivolves
- u/rainbow_wallflower
- u/__ragamuffin__
- u/kormoron
- u/Livid-Ad-9048
- u/taycibear
- u/Pretend_Fox_7342
- u/RiceFriskyMeats
- u/Ok_Barracuda7135
- u/stormziie
- u/little_mxrmaid
By votes
- u/sapphiresugar
- u/roaringleopard
- u/concretebeagle
- u/novanav13
- u/sssssssssssssssssssw
- u/natbin228
- u/[deleted]
- u/heyitsamb
- u/GloveSlap64
- u/LordDace
- u/dobbyak
- u/mtandy89
- u/christina-joy
- u/Dot_Ruffles
- u/HappyHappyUnbirthday
- u/mimasaurusrex
- u/Miss_Lemon_Sunshine
- u/implodingpixies
- u/RTatiana
- u/by-fahndi
- u/lunalun89
- u/prettycheekytho
- u/gingersrants
- u/bendywhoops
- u/wtfigowtfigo
- u/RevenueDue5638
- u/Samwisewall
- u/malishashops
- u/Kris_Rose
- u/Lindaeve
- u/KatarinaMyne
- u/Asteriabrielle
- u/LeenaBell_BDO
- u/AncientMeet6264
- u/Lady_Urbosa
- u/dinokith
- u/OshetDeadagain
- u/holyhannah01
- u/Kwando-D-Hornblower
- u/nightowl0927
- u/baconaked
- u/needleworkmaniac
- u/ian_xvi
- u/DaisyRage7
- u/Sammy_Smiles54763
- u/Mintaaa
- u/saco_98
- u/AfterAllBeesYears
- u/cheshsky
- u/Heyyalletsbefriends
- u/Objective-Win357
- u/ArtTabletNoob
- u/appalachia_roses
- u/thealluringsnail
- u/lkm81
- u/Plosive_Attack
- u/tinymyths
- u/Ailuj182
- u/uselessinthisdpt
- u/ketucn
- u/injectablefame
- u/shmoo92
- u/temporary_egg_
- u/laurbuck
- u/jessinwriting
- u/avecoulombe
- u/totallyaburner
- u/MGEESMAMMA
- u/ArblemarchFruitbat
- u/stitchery-witchery
- u/FrenchFryNotFrench
- u/Kreativakneckis
- u/Murky-Entrepreneur62
- u/rpepperpot_reddit
- u/512_cj
- u/Just_me_being_crafty
- u/somdude04
- u/Trollerance_please
- u/narikov
- u/Hanzorrr
- u/G__Rose
- u/xXMetalRosesXx
- u/brettoblaster
- u/loreleifables
- u/ChelleChellez
- u/Olive___Oil
- u/gwoerp
- u/Pressica96
- u/digivolves
- u/readxstitch
- u/__ragamuffin__
- u/kormoron
- u/rainbow_wallflower
- u/taycibear
- u/Livid-Ad-9048
- u/Pretend_Fox_7342
- u/stormziie
- u/RiceFriskyMeats
- u/Ok_Barracuda7135
- u/little_mxrmaid
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/rpepperpot_reddit
- u/PriorMess681
- u/[deleted]
- u/KaylaxxRenae
- u/SimsAreShims
- u/heyitsamb
- u/DeathByLymes
- u/roaringleopard
- u/DooBeeDoer207
- u/rabbithasacat
- u/CrashTestPhoto
- u/crowstgeorge
- u/RTatiana
- u/The_True_Dr_Pepper
- u/EducatedOwlAthena
- u/UpsettiSpaghetti16
- u/tendertitts
- u/Jiggity-Jiggity
- u/terio222
- u/lcooper1984
- u/megsquisite
- u/AfterAllBeesYears
- u/simplysweetjo
- u/darkroomdweller
- u/holyhannah01
- u/MareNamedBoogie
- u/KatarinaMyne
- u/natbin228
- u/BurnChao
- u/myself4once
- u/RevenueDue5638
- u/Real_Fig_7107
- u/chemWarlock
- u/svu_fan
- u/ceezee76
- u/Aramira137
- u/liz-can-too
- u/NotMyselfAnyday
- u/Cinisajoy2
- u/StinaUnicorn
- u/mtandy89
- u/AlvinoRj
- u/LionRedBigBot
- u/sapphiresugar
- u/emdawg--
- u/RothysIRA
- u/cootiekween
- u/lonestarslp
- u/kyrichan
- u/PinkPeonies
- u/lifeatpaddyspub
- u/GalexxiRaeMama
- u/tverofvulcan
- u/Brooke5509
- u/CuriousKitten0_0
- u/sarahsmiles17
- u/Maestro_and_princess
- u/IstitchwhatIwant
- u/snape_waifu394
- u/emeryldmist
- u/BeyoncePadThai23
- u/matcha_is_gross
- u/gemmablack
- u/Inaudiblefall
- u/Oliver_the_Place
- u/xenchik
- u/GargantuanGreenGoats
- u/karamobrownismydad
- u/HailEmpressTheresa
- u/thisistheblurst
- u/rainingmermaids
- u/prettycheekytho
- u/Koosei13
- u/_OBSCURITE_
- u/lilwolp
- u/Finnaginn01
- u/bendywhoops
- u/wtfigowtfigo
- u/Diligent_Tomato
- u/christina-joy
- u/daz3d-n-c0nfus3d
- u/Realistic_Will8339
- u/cudambercam13
- u/BearCat567
- u/getyouryayasoutahere
- u/entropynchaos
- u/crochetsweetie
- u/A-Lop-Bam-Boom
- u/BirdieStitching
- u/czerniana
- u/OshetDeadagain
- u/dayoftentacles
- u/Ohmymaddy
- u/TigerGirl666
- u/DaisyRage7
- u/Apprehensive_Call_88
- u/rhiannapanda
- u/thepierceddoll
- u/chickzilla
- u/theartybadger
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/natbin228
- u/knitting_help
- u/CrashTestPhoto
- u/KaylaxxRenae
- u/Diligent_Tomato
- u/EducatedOwlAthena
- u/heyitsamb
- u/DooBeeDoer207
- u/emeryldmist
- u/TigerGirl666
- u/rpepperpot_reddit
- u/PriorMess681
- u/SimsAreShims
- u/sapphiresugar
- u/roaringleopard
- u/karamobrownismydad
- u/holyhannah01
- u/wtfigowtfigo
- u/A-Lop-Bam-Boom
- u/MareNamedBoogie
- u/BurnChao
- u/crochetsweetie
- u/KatarinaMyne
- u/The_True_Dr_Pepper
- u/lcooper1984
- u/emdawg--
- u/AfterAllBeesYears
- u/Oliver_the_Place
- u/rabbithasacat
- u/crowstgeorge
- u/rhiannapanda
- u/AlvinoRj
- u/DeathByLymes
- u/Brooke5509
- u/megsquisite
- u/simplysweetjo
- u/darkroomdweller
- u/christina-joy
- u/BirdieStitching
- u/OshetDeadagain
- u/RTatiana
- u/Jiggity-Jiggity
- u/Cinisajoy2
- u/RothysIRA
- u/PinkPeonies
- u/tverofvulcan
- u/CuriousKitten0_0
- u/Maestro_and_princess
- u/xenchik
- u/HailEmpressTheresa
- u/thisistheblurst
- u/temporary_bob
- u/myself4once
- u/UpsettiSpaghetti16
- u/tendertitts
- u/terio222
- u/chemWarlock
- u/svu_fan
- u/StinaUnicorn
- u/cootiekween
- u/lifeatpaddyspub
- u/BeyoncePadThai23
- u/rainingmermaids
- u/lilwolp
- u/bendywhoops
- u/daz3d-n-c0nfus3d
- u/BearCat567
- u/getyouryayasoutahere
- u/entropynchaos
- u/chickzilla
- u/ceezee76
- u/Aramira137
- u/liz-can-too
- u/mtandy89
- u/LionRedBigBot
- u/sarahsmiles17
- u/IstitchwhatIwant
- u/snape_waifu394
- u/matcha_is_gross
- u/gemmablack
- u/Inaudiblefall
- u/Finnaginn01
- u/czerniana
- u/dayoftentacles
- u/Ohmymaddy
- u/Apprehensive_Call_88
- u/thepierceddoll
- u/theartybadger
- u/swedish-seeker
- u/alleecmo
- u/lindzvench
- u/djokandzo
- u/RevenueDue5638
- u/Real_Fig_7107
- u/NotMyselfAnyday
- u/lonestarslp
- u/kyrichan
- u/GalexxiRaeMama
- u/prettycheekytho
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FAQ
r/showmeyourbackside — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/showmeyourbackside have?
r/showmeyourbackside has approximately 11,407 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/showmeyourbackside created?
r/showmeyourbackside was created on February 5, 2020 (6 years ago).
What is r/showmeyourbackside about?
This community is dedicated to showcasing the backs of cross stitch and embroidery projects, emphasizing the often-overlooked aspect of stitching. Members share their work regardless of its neatness, promoting a culture of acceptance and creativity. The focus on both clean and messy backs allows for a diverse range of artistic expression, making it a unique space within the …
What subreddits are similar to r/showmeyourbackside?
Communities similar to r/showmeyourbackside include r/cross_stitch, r/crossstitch, r/modernquilts, r/nintendostitch.
Who are the most active posters on r/showmeyourbackside?
The most frequent posters on r/showmeyourbackside include u/sapphiresugar, u/roaringleopard, u/heyitsamb.
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