This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kevin Lustik, a 62-year-old needlepoint artist who also works at a law firm in New York. It's been edited for length and clarity. I knew it was time to monetize my needlepoint hobby when my closets and drawers were bursting with artwork. I began my business in January 2025 after years of working at a law firm and doing needlepoint for fun. My love for needlepoint developed in college after buying my first kits. I remember thinking, "This is