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Cross Stitch Floss & Thread
Nothing makes us happier than the rainbow colors of cross stitch thread and cross stitch floss! Our cross stitch floss for sale includes DMC cross stitch thread - famous for embroidery, cross stitch, and many other types of needlework threads. Browse our extensive cross stitch threads below, or check out our cross stitch fabric, cross stitch patterns, cross stitch needles, and more!
Bayberry The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70395 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Old Red Paint The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70055 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Ampersand Typography Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Katie Dawson of Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-KD2610.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each
Grape Fizz The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #08945 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Deep Sea The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0930]()
Deep Sea The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #09305 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-931]()
DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9318.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 758 Very Light Terra Cotta 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-758]()
DMC 758 Very Light Terra Cotta 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7588.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Cosmo Pumpkin Pie Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-145]()
Cosmo Pumpkin Pie Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-1458 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Icing Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-055]()
Icing Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0555 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Cosmo Meadow Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-631]()
Cosmo Meadow Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-6318 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Strong Reddish Yellow Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss| Lecien #2512-2702]()
Cosmo Strong Reddish Yellow Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-27028 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Pecan Pie Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-108]()
Pecan Pie Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-1085 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Cosmo Fire Truck Red Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-346]()
Cosmo Fire Truck Red Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-3468 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Violet Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-285]()
Cosmo Violet Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-2858 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Sheer Lilac Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-282]()
Cosmo Sheer Lilac Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-2828 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Tortoise Shell Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-065]()
Tortoise Shell Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0655 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![DMC 4500 Coloris Columbine Gardens 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #517-4500]()
DMC 4500 Coloris Columbine Gardens 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #517-45008.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.54 Sale: $1.54 each$1.54 each![Red Fox Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-059]()
Red Fox Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0595 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Schoolhouse Red The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7052]()
Schoolhouse Red The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70525 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC D3821 Diamant Metallic Light Gold Single Strand Embroidery Thread | DMC #380-D3821]()
DMC D3821 Diamant Metallic Light Gold Single Strand Embroidery Thread
DMC #380-D382138.2 yards of DMC single-strand embroidery thread with metallic effectPrice: $2.74 Sale: $2.74 each$2.74 each![Valdani 823 Olive Green Dark 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #6STSOL-823]()
Valdani 823 Olive Green Dark 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STSOL-82310 yards of Valdani 6-strand hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian cotton cross st ...Price: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![DMC White Blanc Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-WHT]()
DMC White Blanc Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-WHT27.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![DMC 310 Black Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-0310]()
DMC 310 Black Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-031027.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![DMC 223 Granite Pink Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-0223]()
DMC 223 Granite Pink Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-022327.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![DMC 838 Dark Wood Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-0838]()
DMC 838 Dark Wood Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-083827.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![DMC 840 Country Mouse Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-0840]()
DMC 840 Country Mouse Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-084027.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![It Takes A Village Aurifloss Thread Box | Jennifer Long #JL30TV10]()
It Takes A Village Aurifloss Thread Box
Jennifer Long #JL30TV10Includes 10 spools (18 yards each) of 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery floss ...Price: $52.98 Sale: $52.98 each$52.98 each![DMC 869 Coffee Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-869]()
DMC 869 Coffee Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-86927.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![Enchanted Forest Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-063]()
Enchanted Forest Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0635 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![RG Wisper W131 Beige Single Strand Textured Embroidery Thread for Beards & Animals | Rainbow Gallery #W131]()
RG Wisper W131 Beige Single Strand Textured Embroidery Thread for Beards & Animals
Rainbow Gallery #W13120 yards of very fine textured embroidery thread for beards & animal furPrice: $2.48 Sale: $2.48 each$2.48 each
The Best Cross Stitch Thread for Your Project
Whether you're looking for cross stitch thread for standard needlework or an embroidery project, Fat Quarter Shop has all the colors of floss you can dream of.
Most cross stitch floss (also known as embroidery floss thread) consists of six strands. Cross stitch projects are typically stitched on a 14-count or 16-count Aida fabric and call for two strands of thread to be used – so you'll need to pull apart the floss thread and pair the strands up before you thread your needle.
Using a cross stitch pattern or a cross stitch kit, you'll get a chart showing the floss names and/or numbers. Each number corresponds to a particular color and matches up to the design in your pattern. By organizing your embroidery floss carefully before you embark on your project, you'll be able to easily identify your cross stitch thread colors without tearing your hair out. We have cross stitch storage and organization solutions designed just for this purpose.
Other Forms of Stitching That Use Needlework Thread
Some types of embroidery call for as many as six strands of cross stitch floss. Embroidery uses various stitches, each designed to create a different effect. Aside from cross stitching, other applications that use floss thread include:
- Quilting
- Needlepoint
- Smocking
- Crewel
- Punch Embroidery
- Appliqué
How to Thread a Needle for Cross Stitching
Start to cross stitch in this Cross Stitch University video! Thread your needle and take that first cross stitch. Kimberly shows you how to cut your floss, how to pull a skein apart, 2 ways to thread your needle, 2 ways to start cross stitching (like the loop method), and 2 ways to cross stitch (Danish and English methods).
Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Stitch Thread
Whatever your current level of expertise, you likely have a question or two about cross stitch floss thread. We've tackled a few of them here, but if you need more information on needlework thread or any of the sewing products we sell, please let us know.
What's the Difference Between Embroidery Floss and Cross Stitch Floss?
There's no difference between the two, except in the number of threads you use for each form of needlework. Generally, you'll use two cross stitch threads, but for other embroidery projects, you will use up to six threads. Although it may be referred to as "embroidery silk," floss thread is usually made of cotton.
How Do You Separate Floss Thread to Cross Stitch?
Hold the cross stitch floss in one hand and separate the individual threads at the top with your other hand. Pull one thread out while gently holding on to the rest. Repeat this procedure so that you have two threads. Line up the two threads evenly, and you're ready to thread your needle and start sewing.
What Is DMC Cross Stitch Thread?
DMC Mouline Stranded Thread is the finest quality thread and the most widely used worldwide. Made of 100% Egyptian cotton, DMC cross stitch floss is mercerized to give it a lovely sheen. DMC thread comes in over 450 colors.
Get Ready for Your Next Project With Cross Stitch Thread From Fat Quarter Shop
Look for all your favorite cross stitch floss brands at Fat Quarter Shop – including DMC cross stitch floss. We have every imaginable color in the rainbow to ensure your cross stitch project looks amazing and true to color when completed. Ensure you have the cross stitch supplies you need to finish your project!
