I used to do cross stitch (a lot) before I got the Quilting bug too. Must be progression. I loved to do Mirabilia Queens or any ladies, love the colours and using beads to embellish the cross stitches. I don't have any pictures to show, as I sold a lot of them.
Do you think you will combine cross stitch with quilting?.A friend of mine does include some blocks that have a cross stitch design on them in fine aida. They are turn out lovely.
Have a good day.