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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!
Cosmo Color 902 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-9028 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each
Spring NPI Thread Pack
The Stitcher Palette by Fat Quarter ShopIncludes 6 NPI 8-strand silk embroidery floss (5 meters each)Price: $25.48 Sale: $25.48 each$25.48 each
Valdani O560 Morning Grass Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-O56073.2 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 8 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each
Valdani JP6 Muddy Pots Muddy Monet Collection 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STVAR-JP610 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 648 Light Beaver Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-648]()
DMC 648 Light Beaver Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-6488.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Cosmo Color 2343 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-2343]()
Cosmo Color 2343 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-23438 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![DMC 3855 Light Autumn Gold 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3855]()
DMC 3855 Light Autumn Gold 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38558.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Valdani O526 Green Pastures Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC5-O526]()
Valdani O526 Green Pastures Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC5-O52645.9 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 5 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Valdani P9 Bronze Vintage Hues Sampler Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC5-P9]()
Valdani P9 Bronze Vintage Hues Sampler Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC5-P945.9 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 5 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Cosmo Color 826 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-826]()
Cosmo Color 826 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-8268 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Valdani O575 Crispy Leaf Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC5-O575]()
Valdani O575 Crispy Leaf Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC5-O57545.9 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 5 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Valdani H202 Withered Green Heirloom Collection Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC8-H202]()
Valdani H202 Withered Green Heirloom Collection Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-H20273.2 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 8 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Enchanted Aurifloss Thread Box | Susan Ache #SA30EC10]()
Enchanted Aurifloss Thread Box
Susan Ache #SA30EC10Includes 10 spools (18 yards each) of 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery floss. B ...Price: $52.98 Sale: $52.98 each$52.98 each![Valdani 199 Dark Olive Green Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC5-199]()
Valdani 199 Dark Olive Green Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC5-19945.9 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 5 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Cosmo Color 632 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-632]()
Cosmo Color 632 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-6328 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Hugs N Kisses pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-1007]()
Hugs N Kisses Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-100710.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Red Pear Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1332]()
Red Pear Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-13325 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Bonnie Brook pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-415]()
Bonnie Brook Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-41510.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Cosmo Color 502 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-502]()
Cosmo Color 502 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-5028 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 Color 843 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-843]()
Cosmo Color 843 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-8438 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Salvia pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-801]()
Salvia Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-80110.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Cosmo Color 505A Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-505A]()
Cosmo Color 505A Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-505A8 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 Color 771 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-771]()
Cosmo Color 771 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-7718 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Turquoise Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-116]()
Turquoise Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-1165 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 Color 773 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-773]()
Cosmo Color 773 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-7738 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 Color 2117 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-2117]()
Cosmo Color 2117 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-21178 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 Color 2341 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-2341]()
Cosmo Color 2341 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-23418 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 Color 1105 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-1105]()
Cosmo Color 1105 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-11058 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Schneckley Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1223]()
Schneckley Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12235 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Cosmo Color 501 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-501]()
Cosmo Color 501 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-5018 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 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!
