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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!
Cerulean The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #02945 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Licorice Red Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2285 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Strawberry Parfait Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2385 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Lancaster Red Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-13335 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Turkish Red Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2266]()
Turkish Red Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22665 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Four Leaf Clover Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-195]()
Four Leaf Clover Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1955 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Honesty pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-406]()
Honesty Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-40610.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![DMC 3371 Black Brown 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3371]()
DMC 3371 Black Brown 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-33718.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Dublin Bay Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-194]()
Dublin Bay Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1945 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Golden Gully Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-606]()
Golden Gully Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-60610.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Cool Azul Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-079]()
Cool Azul Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0795 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Mariner's Compass Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-258]()
Mariner's Compass Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2585 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![NPI #965 8 Strand Silk Floss | Needlepoint Inc #965]()
NPI #965 8 Strand Silk Floss - Dapple Gray Range
Needlepoint Inc #9655 meters of NPI 8-strand 100% pure Chinese silk flossPrice: $4.98 Sale: $4.98 each$4.98 each![DMC 729 Medium Old Gold 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-729]()
DMC 729 Medium Old Gold 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7298.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 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![Tulip Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-601]()
Tulip Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-60110.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Hazelnut Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-219]()
Hazelnut Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2195 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Whitewash Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1091]()
Whitewash Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-10915 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 436 Tan 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-436]()
DMC 436 Tan 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-4368.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Spruce Forage Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Lisa Mattock for Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-LM23]()
Spruce Forage Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Lisa Mattock for Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-LM2310.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Kohl Weeks Dye Works 2 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2S-3900]()
Kohl Weeks Dye Works 2 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2S-390045 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 2-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $4.98 Sale: $4.98 each$4.98 each![Charcoal Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1303]()
Charcoal Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-13035 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Tarragon Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2199]()
Tarragon Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21995 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 347 Very Dark Salmon 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-347]()
DMC 347 Very Dark Salmon 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3478.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Black Licorice The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7098]()
Black Licorice The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70985 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Lavender Cosmo Thread Pack | Cosmo]()
Lavender Cosmo Thread Pack
CosmoIncludes 12 Cosmo 6-strand embroidery floss (8 yards each)Price: $15.48 Sale: $15.48 each$15.48 each![Lily Pad Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2194]()
Lily Pad Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21945 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Springtime Cross Stitch Pattern With Thread | Little House Needleworks]()
Springtime Cross Stitch Pattern With Thread
Little House NeedleworksSpringtime Cross Stitch Pattern by Little House Needleworks includes five skeins ...Price: $11.98 Sale: $11.98 per pattern$11.98 per pattern![Red Camellia Cosmo Thread Pack | Cosmo]()
Red Camellia Cosmo Thread Pack
CosmoIncludes 12 Cosmo 6-strand embroidery floss (8 yards each)Price: $15.48 Sale: $15.48 each$15.48 each![Mourning Dove Limited Edition The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art Limited Edition #225M]()
Mourning Dove Limited Edition The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art Limited Edition #225M5 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 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!
