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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!
Finley Gold Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0135 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
DMC 726 Mimosa Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-072627.3 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 3846 Navajo Blue Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-384627.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each
Square Dance Starter Thread Pack
Fat Quarter Shop ExclusiveIncludes 19 Classic Colorworks 6-strand embroidery floss and 9 Weeks Dye Works 6 ...Price: $71.98 Sale: $71.98 each$71.98 each![DMC 976 Nutmeg Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-976]()
DMC 976 Nutmeg Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-97627.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![Amethyst Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-001]()
Amethyst Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0015 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Tea Rose pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-805]()
Tea Rose Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-80510.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Baby Chick Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-002]()
Baby Chick Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0025 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Onion Skin Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-175]()
Onion Skin Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1755 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Black Raspberry Jam The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7021]()
Black Raspberry Jam The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70215 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Almost Auburn Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-156]()
Almost Auburn Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1565 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Sea Shelley Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-202]()
Sea Shelley Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2025 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Barn Sweet Barn 2024 DMC Thread Pack | DMC]()
Barn Sweet Barn 2024 DMC Thread Pack
DMCIncludes 21 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $18.48 Sale: $18.48 each$18.48 each![Lori Holt Bee in My Bonnet Stitch Cards Set S DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins | Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet]()
Lori Holt Bee in My Bonnet Stitch Cards Set S DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
Lori Holt of Bee in My BonnetIncludes a set of 6 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each) and one packa ...Price: $14.48 Sale: $14.48 each$14.48 each![Jolly Snowman DMC Thread Pack | DMC]()
Jolly Snowman DMC Thread Pack
DMCIncludes 5 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each) and one package of San ...Price: $13.48 Sale: $13.48 each$13.48 each![Maple Leaf Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-105]()
Maple Leaf Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-1055 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Boysenbeauty Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-095]()
Boysenbeauty Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0955 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Lori Holt Home Town Neighborhood Tea House DMC Thread Pack | DMC]()
Lori Holt Home Town Neighborhood Tea 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![Shelf Life Starter Thread Pack | Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive]()
Shelf Life Starter Thread Pack
Fat Quarter Shop ExclusiveIncludes 37 skeins of Classic Colorworks 6-strand embroidery floss and 13 skeins ...Price: $95.48 Sale: $95.48 each$95.48 each![DMC 816 Cherry Red Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-0816]()
DMC 816 Cherry Red Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-081627.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![Rosso Rubino AuriFloss Thread Box | Susan Ache #SA30RR10]()
Rosso Rubino AuriFloss Thread Box
Susan Ache #SA30RR10Includes 10 spools (18 yards each) of 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $52.98 Sale: $52.98 each$52.98 each![12-Grain Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-046]()
12-Grain Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0465 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![AuriFloss White 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool | Aurifil #BAF-2024]()
AuriFloss White 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool
Aurifil #PAF-202418 yards of AuriFloss 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Golden Star Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-082]()
Golden Star Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0825 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3042 Storm Clouds Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-3042]()
DMC 3042 Storm Clouds Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-304227.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![Cosmo Amber Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-822]()
Cosmo Amber Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-8228 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 3033 Ashes Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-3033]()
DMC 3033 Ashes Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-303327.3 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 469 Golden Moss Green Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss | DMC #115-5-0469]()
DMC 469 Golden Moss Green Pearl Cotton Size 5 Embroidery Floss
DMC #115-5-046927.3 yards of DMC non-divisible 100% size 5 twisted perle cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.74 Sale: $1.74 each$1.74 each![Happily Handsewn Aurifil Thread Box | Sarah Maxwell #SMHH5]()
Happily Handsewn Aurifil Thread Box
Sarah Maxwell #SMHH5Thread Box includes 4 spools of assorted weight 100% cotton thread and 1 spool ( ...Price: $30.98 Sale: $30.98 each$30.98 each![Ginger Snap Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-014]()
Ginger Snap Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0145 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $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!
