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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!
Crab Cakes Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0805 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Edward Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-180210.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each
Sun Shower Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-150410.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each
Witching Hour The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #03915 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Dahlia pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-909]()
Dahlia Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-90910.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Cayenne Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-193]()
Cayenne Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1935 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Blue Suede Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2107a]()
Blue Suede Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2107A5 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Blue Heron Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1155]()
Blue Heron Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11555 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Tropic Sea Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-210]()
Tropic Sea Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-21010.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Dried Thyme The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0110]()
Dried Thyme The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #01105 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Victor Typography Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Katie Dawson of Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-KD22]()
Victor Typography Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Katie Dawson of Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-KD2210.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Raspberry Frost The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7072]()
Raspberry Frost The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70725 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![AuriFloss Ocher Yellow 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool| Aurifil #BAF-5001]()
AuriFloss Ocher Yellow 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool
Aurifil #PAF-500118 yards of AuriFloss 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Sprinkles Paint Box Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-PB05]()
Sprinkles Paint Box Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-PB2010.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Avocado The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0130]()
Avocado The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #01305 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Sun Dried Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2260]()
Sun Dried Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22605 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Merlot Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1334]()
Merlot Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-13345 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Tarnished Gold The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0410]()
Tarnished Gold The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #04105 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![NPI #993 8 Strand Silk Floss - Black and White Range | Needlepoint Inc #993]()
NPI #993 8 Strand Silk Floss - Black and White Range
Needlepoint Inc #9935 meters of NPI 8-strand 100% pure Chinese silk flossPrice: $4.98 Sale: $4.98 each$4.98 each![Steamed Broccoli Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-181]()
Steamed Broccoli Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1815 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Jelly Roll Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-098]()
Jelly Roll Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0985 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Kudzu Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2200]()
Kudzu Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22005 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Poppy Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-600]()
Poppy Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-60010.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Buttermilk The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7017]()
Buttermilk The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70175 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Grasshopper pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-1604]()
Grasshopper Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-160410.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Clover The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #0770]()
Clover The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #07705 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Chia Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1300a]()
Chia Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1300a5 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Winnie B Blue Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2104a]()
Winnie B Blue Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2104a5 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Lavender pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-902]()
Lavender Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-90210.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Dark Yew pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-1202]()
Dark Yew Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-120210.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each
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!
