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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!
Fresh Raspberries Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0115 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each
Foo Foo Flamingo Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0895 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 930 Dark Antique Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9308.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
Coral Cove Paint Box Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-PB0810.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![60 Colors DMC Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Embroidery Floss Set | DMC #360EV-SET]()
60 Colors DMC Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Embroidery Floss Set
DMC #360EV-SETDMC Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Embroidery Th ...Price: $94.98 Sale: $94.98 each$94.98 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![Pastels WonderFil Perle Cotton Thread Pack | WonderFil #WFEZPPSTLS]()
Pastels WonderFil Perle Cotton Thread Pack
WonderFil #WFEZPPSTLSIncludes 12 spools (42 yards each) of 8wt 100% Egyptian-grown long staple cotton ...Price: $28.98 Sale: $28.98 each$28.98 each![Root Beer Float Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-027]()
Root Beer Float Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0275 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Gather Mini Simply Signs Classic Colorworks Thread Pack | Classic Colorworks]()
Gather 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![Valdani JP12 Seaside Muddy Monet Collection 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #6STVAR-JP12]()
Valdani JP12 Seaside Muddy Monet Collection 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STVAR-JP1210 yards of Valdani 6-strand hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian cotton cross st ...Price: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![Tea and Biscuits Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-245]()
Tea and Biscuits Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2455 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Ohio Sky The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #1091]()
Ohio Sky The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #10915 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Lori Holt Home Town Neighborhood Sunflower House DMC Thread Pack | DMC]()
Lori Holt Home Town Neighborhood Sunflower House DMC Thread Pack
DMCIncludes 17 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $15.48 Sale: $15.48 each$15.48 each![Valdani P8 Old Rose Vintage Hues Sampler Collection 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #6STVAR-P8]()
Valdani P8 Old Rose Vintage Hues Sampler Collection 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STVAR-P810 yards of Valdani 6-strand hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian cotton cross st ...Price: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![Valdani 6 Natural Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC8-6]()
Valdani 6 Natural Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-673.2 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 H207 Darkened Blue Heirloom Collection 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #6STVAR-H207]()
Valdani H207 Darkened Blue Heirloom Collection 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STVAR-H20710 yards of Valdani 6-strand hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian cotton cross st ...Price: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![Cloud Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-010]()
Cloud Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0105 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Caramel Corn The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7061]()
Caramel Corn The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70615 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Valdani 775 Turkey Red 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #6STSOL-775]()
Valdani 775 Turkey Red 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #6STSOL-77510 yards of Valdani 6-strand hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian cotton cross st ...Price: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![Valdani JP3 Sweet Violets Muddy Monet Collection Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC8-JP3]()
Valdani JP3 Sweet Violets Muddy Monet Collection Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-JP373.2 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 V11 Amsterdam's Tulips Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC8-V11]()
Valdani V11 Amsterdam's Tulips Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-V1173.2 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 8 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Sweet Gum pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-202]()
Sweet Gum Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-20210.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Valdani P8 Old Rose Vintage Hues Sampler Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC5-P8]()
Valdani P8 Old Rose Vintage Hues Sampler Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC5-P845.9 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 O519 Green Olives Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC5-O519]()
Valdani O519 Green Olives Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC5-O51945.9 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 178 Tea Dyed Stone Medium Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC8-178]()
Valdani 178 Tea Dyed Stone Medium Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-17873.2 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 8 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Rose Garden The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7068]()
Rose Garden The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70685 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Valdani O126 Old Cottage Grey Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC5-O126]()
Valdani O126 Old Cottage Grey Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC5-O12645.9 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 5 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Weeks Dye Works Vintage Floss Pack| Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive]()
Weeks Dye Works Vintage Floss Pack
The Stitcher Palette by Fat Quarter ShopIncludes 20 Weeks Dye Works 6-strand hand-dyed embroidery floss (5 yards each)Price: $51.98 Sale: $51.98 each$51.98 each![Valdani M14 Roses Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC8-M14]()
Valdani M14 Roses Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-M1473.2 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 P10 Antique Violet Vintage Hues Sampler Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC8-P10]()
Valdani P10 Antique Violet Vintage Hues Sampler Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-P1073.2 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 8 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each
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!
