The Cross Stitch Emporium

06/10/2026

Just a quick update on the bead packs for Lady Liberty and Queen of Freedom. Bead packs will ship in 3 to 4 weeks. Last update was mid- June.

06/07/2026

Remember the “Dot the Bird” drama? Well, her outline met! Follow me for more cross stitch drama 🎭

06/07/2026

06/03/2026

We are on the road to Black Hills Quilt Show in Rapid City. I know it’s a quilt show, but I’m a quilter who loves to stitch! If you are stopping in to look at the all the pretty quilts drop by and say hello. Nancy, Amy, and I would love to see you!

05/28/2026

Anyone starting their Halloween stitching? I know patriotic stitching is important and I have lots of patterns in red, white, and blue, but I needed finish under my belt.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you get to do all the things you want to do! May counting always be in your favor!

05/01/2026

Happy May! Geez, it’s the start of the fifth month of 2026, I thought January and February would never end and now we are picking up speed! My Lei Day start is Dot the Bird by Kathy Barrick. These few stitches are a road map to Dot! Follow along for more Dot sightings!

04/26/2026

Here she is finished! She makes me smile!!!! The color changes are on the project card. I truly pulled from my stash. If you want suggestions on overdyes or DMC let me know.

04/21/2026

Remember that time I owned a cross stitch shop???? (I still do, but I won’t if I don’t get to work). It’s because I cannot stop stitching Patriotic ABC by Barbara Anna. I did take the ABC out of the pattern and made a few color changes, but my heart is happy!!!!