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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 644 Medium Beige Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-6448.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 415 Pearl Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-4158.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 3011 Dark Khaki Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-30118.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 680 Dark Old Gold 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-6808.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-931]()
DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9318.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 597 Turquoise 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-597]()
DMC 597 Turquoise 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-5978.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 4042 Color Variations Very Merry 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4042]()
DMC 4042 Color Variations Very Merry 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-40428.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Sweet Potato Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2238]()
Sweet Potato Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22385 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC Dark Tin 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-04]()
DMC 04 Dark Tin 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-048.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 517 Wedgewood 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-517]()
DMC 517 Wedgewood 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-5178.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 816 Garnet 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-816]()
DMC 816 Garnet 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-8168.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 211 Light Lavender 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-211]()
DMC 211 Light Lavender 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-2118.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Sea Foam Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1166]()
Sea Foam Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11665 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 336 Navy Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-336]()
DMC 336 Navy Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3368.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Brick Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1331]()
Brick Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-13315 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 948 Very Light Peach 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-948]()
DMC 948 Very Light Peach 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9488.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 413 Dark Pewter Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-413]()
DMC 413 Dark Pewter Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-4138.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC White Lavender 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-24]()
DMC 24 White Lavender 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-248.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 166 Medium Light Moss Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-166]()
DMC 166 Medium Light Moss Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-1668.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Razzleberry Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-161]()
Razzleberry Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1615 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Welcome to the North Pole Thread Pack | Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive]()
Welcome to the North Pole Thread Pack
Fat Quarter Shop ExclusiveIncludes 10 Classic Colorworks, 9 Weeks Dye Works, 2 The Gentle Art 6-strand emb ...Price: $58.98 Sale: $58.98 each$58.98 each![Old Blue Jeans Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-154]()
Old Blue Jeans Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1545 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3863 Medium Mocha Beige 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3863]()
DMC 3863 Medium Mocha Beige 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38638.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC Pale Lavender 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-26]()
DMC 26 Pale Lavender 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-268.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3852 Very Dark Straw 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3852]()
DMC 3852 Very Dark Straw 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38528.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3363 Medium Pine Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3363]()
DMC 3363 Medium Pine Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-33638.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3348 Light Yellow Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3348]()
DMC 3348 Light Yellow Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-33488.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Dolphin Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1296]()
Dolphin Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12965 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 704 Bright Chartreuse 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-704]()
DMC 704 Bright Chartreuse 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7048.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 223 Light Shell Pink 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-223]()
DMC 223 Light Shell Pink 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-2238.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 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!
