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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!
Angel Blush Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0615 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each
Bullfrog Weeks Dye Works 2 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2S-220245 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 2-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $4.98 Sale: $4.98 each$4.98 each
Feels Like Home 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
Hellebore Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-90410.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Chickpea Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1229]()
Chickpea Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12295 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![White Lightning Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1088]()
White Lightning Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-10885 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Adobe Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2256]()
Adobe Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22565 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Galvanized Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1153]()
Galvanized Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11535 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Sweetheart Ornaments Classic Colorworks Thread Pack | Classic Colorworks]()
Sweetheart Ornaments Classic Colorworks Thread Pack
Classic ColorworksIncludes 10 Classic Colorworks 6-strand hand-dyed embroidery floss (5 yards each ...Price: $25.98 Sale: $25.98 each$25.98 each![Sulky Cotton Petites Blendables Slimline Sampler Box | Sulky #885-21]()
Sulky Cotton Petites Blendables Slimline Thread Sampler Box
Sulky #885-21Includes 30 spools (50 yards each) of Sulky 12wt long staple Egyptian cotton thr ...Price: $82.98 Sale: $82.98 each$82.98 each![Tool Shed pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-709]()
Tool Shed Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-70910.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Apricot Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-076]()
Apricot Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0765 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Forest Glade The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0190]()
Forest Glade The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #01905 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Cosmo Burnt Umber Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-130]()
Cosmo Burnt Umber Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-1308 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Onyx The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7063]()
Onyx The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70635 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Canna Lily pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-1000]()
Canna Lily Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-100010.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Cinnamon The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0510]()
Cinnamon The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #05105 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Arrowhead Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1105]()
Arrowhead Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11055 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Grasshopper Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-191]()
Grasshopper Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1915 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Chocolate Mousse Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-262]()
Chocolate Mousse Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2625 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Weeks Dye Works Neutral Floss Pack| The Stitcher Palette by Fat Quarter Shop]()
Weeks Dye Works Neutral 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![Absinthe Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2204]()
Absinthe Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22045 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Ivy Forage Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Lisa Mattock for Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-LM22]()
Ivy Forage Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Lisa Mattock for Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-LM2210.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Toffee The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7078]()
Toffee The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70785 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Coral Reef WonderFil Perle Cotton Thread Pack | WonderFil #WFEZPCORAL]()
Coral Reef WonderFil Perle Cotton Thread Pack
WonderFil #WFEZPCORALIncludes 12 spools (42 yards each) of 8wt 100% Egyptian-grown long staple cotton ...Price: $28.98 Sale: $28.98 each$28.98 each![Chives The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7074]()
Chives The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70745 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Cidermill Brown The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7007]()
Cidermill Brown The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70075 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Manor Red Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-101]()
Manor Red Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1015 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Tatanka Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1272]()
Tatanka Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12725 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Freedom The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7037]()
Freedom The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70375 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery floss.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!
