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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!
DMC 3053 Green Gray Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-305327.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each
35 Spool Isacord Embroidery Thread Gift Box
Isacord Thread #ISGIFTBX35Includes 35 assorted spools (1000 meters each) of Isacord 40wt 100% polyester em ...Price: $206.15 Sale: $206.15 each$206.15 each
12 Spool Isacord Holiday Thread Tin
Isacord Thread #HOLIDAYTINIncludes 7 spools (500 yards each) of Isacord 40wt 100% polyester embroidery thr ...Price: $99.99 Sale: $99.99 each$99.99 each
70 Spool Isacord Embroidery Thread Gift Box
Isacord Thread #ISGIFTBX70Includes 70 assorted spools (1000 meters each) of Isacord 40wt 100% polyester em ...Price: $412.30 Sale: $412.30 each$412.30 each![12 Spool Isacord Thread Tin | Isacord Thread #BASIC-TIN]()
12 Spool Isacord Thread Tin
Isacord Thread #BASIC-TINIncludes 12 spools (1000 meters each) of Isacord 40wt 100% polyester embroidery ...Price: $74.99 Sale: $74.99 each$74.99 each![30 Spool Isacord Embroidery Thread Gift Box | Isacord Thread #IS30BOX]()
30 Spool Isacord Embroidery Thread Gift Box
Isacord Thread #IS30BOXIncludes 30 assorted spools (1000 meters each) of Isacord 40wt 100% polyester em ...Price: $195.20 Sale: $195.20 each$195.20 each![Spring Forever Simply Stamps DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins | Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive]()
Spring Forever Simply Stamps DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
Fat Quarter Shop ExclusiveIncludes a set of 5 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each) and one packa ...Price: $13.48 Sale: $13.48 each$13.48 each![Lori Holt Bee in My Bonnet Stitch Cards Set T DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins | Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet]()
Lori Holt Bee in My Bonnet Stitch Cards Set T DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
Lori Holt of Bee in My BonnetIncludes a set of 10 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each) and one pack ...Price: $17.48 Sale: $17.48 each$17.48 each![DMC 4240 Variations Mid Summer Night Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #415-4240]()
DMC 4240 Variations Mid Summer Night Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #415-424027.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $2.98 Sale: $2.98 each$2.98 each![Santa's Bake Shop Classic Colorworks Thread Pack | Classic Colorworks]()
Santa's Bake Shop Classic Colorworks Thread Pack
Classic ColorworksIncludes 16 Classic Colorworks 6-strand hand-dyed embroidery floss (5 yards each ...Price: $41.48 Sale: $41.48 each$41.48 each![Life in Full Bloom Classic Colorworks Thread Pack | Classic Colorworks]()
Life in Full Bloom Classic Colorworks Thread Pack
Classic ColorworksIncludes 13 Classic Colorworks 6-strand hand-dyed embroidery floss (5 yards each ...Price: $33.48 Sale: $33.48 each$33.48 each![Thyme pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-804]()
Thyme Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-80410.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Pumpkin Pie The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7059]()
Pumpkin Pie The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70595 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3750 Very Dark Antique Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3750]()
DMC 3750 Very Dark Antique Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-37508.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Cosmo Seasons Variegated Purple Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #SE80-5023]()
Cosmo Seasons Variegated Purple Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #SE80-50238 yards of Variegated Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cros ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![Evergreen Classic Colorworks Thread Pack | Classic Colorworks]()
Evergreen Classic Colorworks Thread Pack
Classic ColorworksIncludes 9 Classic Colorworks 6-strand embroidery floss (5 yards each)Price: $23.48 Sale: $23.48 each$23.48 each![DMC 006 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-006]()
DMC 006 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-00617.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![DMC 705 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-705]()
DMC 705 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-70517.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![DMC 706 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-706]()
DMC 706 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-70617.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![DMC 707 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-707]()
DMC 707 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-70717.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![DMC 003 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-003]()
DMC 003 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-00317.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![Spooky & Sweet Thread Pack | Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive]()
Spooky & Sweet Thread Pack
Fat Quarter Shop ExclusiveIncludes 10 Classic Colorworks 6-strand embroidery floss and 1 DMC 6-strand embr ...Price: $26.48 Sale: $26.48 each$26.48 each![DMC 3052 Medium Green Gray Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-3052]()
DMC 3052 Medium Green Gray Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-305227.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![DMC 221 Dark Shell Pink Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-0221]()
DMC 221 Dark Shell Pink Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-022127.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![DMC 105 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-105]()
DMC 105 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-10517.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![DMC 604 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-604]()
DMC 604 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-60417.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![DMC 204 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-204]()
DMC 204 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-20417.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![DMC 401 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-401]()
DMC 401 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-40117.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![DMC 702 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | DMC #360EV-702]()
DMC 702 Eco Vita Naturally Dyed Single Strand 100% Organic Crewel Wool Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
DMC #360EV-70217.5 yards of DMC single strand 100% organic non–mulesed crewel wool cross sti ...Price: $1.59 Sale: $1.59 each$1.59 each![Robin's Egg Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2129]()
Robin's Egg Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21295 yards of Weeks Dye Works 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!
