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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!
RG Silk Lame Braid Petite SP19 Antique Blue Silk and Metallic Braided Single Strand Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #SP1920 yards of very fine braided metallic silk single strand cross stitch and embro ...Price: $3.74 Sale: $3.74 each$3.74 each
Lori Holt Bee in My Bonnet Stitch Cards Set X DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
Lori Holt of Bee in My BonnetIncludes a set of 9 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each) and one packa ...Price: $16.98 Sale: $16.98 each$16.98 each
Cosmo Color 2005 Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-20058 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 935 Undergrowth Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-93527.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![Lori Holt The Quilted Scarecrow DMC Thread Pack & Pumpkin Floss Drops | Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet]()
Lori Holt The Quilted Scarecrow DMC Thread Pack & Pumpkin Floss Drops
Lori Holt of Bee in my BonnetIncludes a set of 21 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each) and one pack ...Price: $29.48 Sale: $29.48 each$29.48 each![Lori Holt Home Town Neighborhood Bird House DMC Thread Pack | DMC]()
Lori Holt Home Town Neighborhood Bird House DMC Thread Pack
DMCIncludes 18 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $16.48 Sale: $16.48 each$16.48 each![Merry Mini Simply Signs Classic Colorworks Thread Pack | Classic Colorworks]()
Merry Mini Simply Signs Classic Colorworks Thread Pack
Classic ColorworksIncludes 6 Classic Colorworks 6-strand embroidery floss (5 yards each)Price: $15.48 Sale: $15.48 each$15.48 each![Cottage Blue The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0291]()
Cottage Blue The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #02915 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Autumn Valdani Thread Pack | Valdani #VALAUT]()
Autumn Valdani Thread Pack
Valdani #VALAUTThread Box includes two 12wt 100% Perle Cotton Spools and four 50wt 100% Cotton ...Price: $53.98 Sale: $53.98 each$53.98 each![Summer Valdani Thread Pack | Valdani #VALSUM]()
Summer Valdani Thread Pack
Valdani #VALSUMThread Box includes two 12wt 100% Perle Cotton Spools and four 50wt 100% Cotton ...Price: $53.98 Sale: $53.98 each$53.98 each![Winter Valdani Thread Pack | Valdani #VALWIN]()
Winter Valdani Thread Pack
Valdani #VALWINThread Box includes two 12wt 100% Perle Cotton Spools and four 50wt 100% Cotton ...Price: $53.98 Sale: $53.98 each$53.98 each![Spring Valdani Thread Pack | Valdani #VALSPR]()
Spring Valdani Thread Pack
Valdani #VALSPRThread Box includes two 12wt 100% Perle Cotton Spools and four 50wt 100% Cotton ...Price: $53.98 Sale: $53.98 each$53.98 each![Aqua Velvet Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-117]()
Aqua Velvet Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-1175 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Babbling Brook Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-027]()
Babbling Brook Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0275 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Valdani 862 Faded Rust Medium 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #6STSOL-862]()
Valdani 862 Faded Rust Medium 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STSOL-86210 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 471 Tarragon Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-471]()
DMC 471 Tarragon Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-47127.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![Trick or Treat Aurifloss Thread Box | Susan Ache #SA30TT10]()
Trick or Treat Aurifloss Thread Box
Susan Ache #SA30TT10Includes 10 spools (18 yards each) of 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $52.98 Sale: $52.98 each$52.98 each![Valdani 31 Smokey Teal 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #6STSOL-31]()
Valdani 31 Smokey Teal 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STSOL-3110 yards of Valdani 6-strand hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian cotton cross st ...Price: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![Vanilla Custard Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-263]()
Vanilla Custard Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2635 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Valdani 8102 Withered Mulberry Medium 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #6STSOL-8102]()
Valdani 8102 Withered Mulberry Medium 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STSOL-810210 yards of Valdani 6-strand hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian cotton cross st ...Price: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![Bombay Hand Dyed Thread | Colour & Cotton #CAC-036]()
Bombay 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Colour & Cotton #CAC-0368 yards of Colour & Cotton Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $2.98 Sale: $2.98 each$2.98 each![Cottage Garden Threads Signature Range Full Set 157 Colors Assorted Thread Set | Cottage Garden Threads]()
Cottage Garden Threads Signature Range Full Set 157 Colors Assorted Thread Set
Cottage Garden ThreadsIncludes all 157 colors of Cottage Garden Thread Signature Range pre-cut 6 Stran ...Price: $924.98 Sale: $924.98 per package$924.98 per package![DMC 977 Caramel Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-977]()
DMC 977 Caramel Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-97727.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![Lily Pad Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-064]()
Lily Pad Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0645 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Valdani 8122 Brown Black Medium 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #6STSOL-8122]()
Valdani 8122 Brown Black Medium 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STSOL-812210 yards of Valdani 6-strand hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian cotton cross st ...Price: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![Booo Mini Simply Signs Classic Colorworks Thread Pack | Classic Colorworks]()
Booo Mini Simply Signs Classic Colorworks Thread Pack
Classic ColorworksIncludes 5 Classic Colorworks 6-strand embroidery floss (5 yards each)Price: $12.48 Sale: $12.48 each$12.48 each![Cherry Cobbler Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-227]()
Cherry Cobbler Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2275 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Chestnut Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1269]()
Chestnut Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12695 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Grasshopper Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2205]()
Grasshopper Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22055 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Beach Grass Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-113]()
Beach Grass Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-1135 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 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!
