Needlepoint Shops in Santa Rosa Beach and on 30A
One shop we can confirm, Emerald Stitchery on County Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, across the street from a public beach access.
On 30A, the needlepoint shop we can confirm is Emerald Stitchery, on County Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, across the street from a public beach access. It is about fifteen miles west of the middle of Panama City Beach and about twenty-two miles east of the middle of Destin, and it carries canvases from a mix of designers, 30A designs among them, with finishing, kitting, and classes.
It kits canvases bought anywhere, not only its own, so a canvas you bring from home can be matched with threads there.
Santa Rosa Beach
Emerald Stitchery
- Address
- 3723 East County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- Phone
- (850) 842-1244
- Hours
- Tuesday 9am to 4pm, Wednesday 9am to 6pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am to 4pm
- Website
- emeraldstitchery.com
In its own words a full-service needlepoint shop, on County Highway 30A across the street from a public beach access, about fifteen miles west of the middle of Panama City Beach. It carries canvases from a mix of designers, 30A designs among them, and offers finishing, kitting for canvases bought anywhere, and classes for every level, among them an evening Needlepoint 101.
Wednesday runs until 6pm, and it puts out new stock every Wednesday, by its own account. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
The hours are the thing to plan around
Emerald Stitchery opens from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 4pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and from 9am to 6pm on Wednesday. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays, which matters on a weekend visit: Saturday is the one weekend day.
Before you go
- Call ahead. The shop's number is (850) 842-1244.
- Go on a Wednesday for new stock. The shop puts out new products every Wednesday, in the shop and online, and stays open until 6pm that day.
- Check the class dates. Needlepoint 101 runs at 6:30pm on set dates, listed on the shop's site.
- Bring the canvas if you have one. Thread and mesh have to be matched to the specific canvas, and nobody can do that from a photograph. See our thread guide for what that pairing involves.
FAQ
Is there a needlepoint shop in Destin or Panama City Beach?
Not one we have been able to confirm. Emerald Stitchery is about twenty-two miles east of the middle of Destin and about fifteen miles west of the middle of Panama City Beach.
What about Pensacola?
We have not confirmed a shop in Pensacola. Emerald Stitchery is about sixty-five miles east of the middle of the city.
Can I learn here as a beginner?
Yes. Emerald Stitchery says its classes are for stitchers of every level, and its Needlepoint 101 is an evening class for newcomers.
Can I get a finished piece made up?
Yes. The shop offers finishing. Read our finishing guide first so you know what the costs and timelines look like, and ask the shop about timing.
What is the nearest other shop?
Creative Needle Arts in Gulf Shores, on our Mobile Bay page, is about ninety-four miles west. Cindy's Needlework Cottage in Havana, on our Tallahassee page, is about a hundred and six miles east.
New to needlepoint?
If you are heading to the shop for the first time, it helps to know roughly what you are looking at before you walk in.
- How to start needlepoint, for what a first kit needs to contain.
- Mesh count explained, for the number on every canvas label.
- Thread types, for the wool, cotton, and silk question.
- Finishing, for what happens after the stitching is done and what it costs.
Elsewhere nearby? We have also written up Mobile Bay, Tallahassee, Montgomery and Auburn, and Albany, or search the map for anywhere else.
Find a Needlepoint Shop Near YouShop details were checked in September 2026 against the shop's own listings. Hours change, so please call ahead. If something here is out of date, or your shop is missing, tell us and we will fix it.