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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!
Williamsburg Blue Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-35505 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Beige Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11065 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Squash Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22245 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
DMC 733 Medium Olive Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7338.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3033]()
DMC 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-30338.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![AuriFloss Medium Red 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool| Aurifil #BAF-5002]()
AuriFloss Medium Red 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool
Aurifil #PAF-500218 yards of AuriFloss 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Pea Coat Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2103]()
Pea Coat Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21035 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Persimmon Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2230A]()
Persimmon Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2230A5 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 4237 Color Variations Laguna Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4237]()
DMC 4237 Color Variations Laguna Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-42378.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Sonoran Sunset Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-127]()
Sonoran Sunset Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-1275 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 977 Light Gold Brown 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-977]()
DMC 977 Light Gold Brown 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9778.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 677 Very Light Old Gold 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-677]()
DMC 677 Very Light Old Gold 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-6778.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Bramble Bush Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-130]()
Bramble Bush Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1305 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Cattail Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1107]()
Cattail Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11075 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 520 Dark Fern Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-520]()
DMC 520 Dark Fern Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-5208.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 580 Dark Moss Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-580]()
DMC 580 Dark Moss Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-5808.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3752 Very Light Antique Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3752]()
DMC 3752 Very Light Antique Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-37528.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 740 Tangerine 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-740]()
DMC 740 Tangerine 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7408.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 368 Light Pistachio Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-368]()
DMC 368 Light Pistachio Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3688.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC Shrimp 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-20]()
DMC 20 Shrimp 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-208.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 167 Very Dark Yellow Beige 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-167]()
DMC 167 Very Dark Yellow Beige 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-1678.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3810]()
DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38108.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Fawn Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1111]()
Fawn Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11115 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Chrysanthemum Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2241]()
Chrysanthemum Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22415 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 224 Very Light Shell Pink 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-224]()
DMC 224 Very Light Shell Pink 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-2248.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 317 Pewter Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-317]()
DMC 317 Pewter Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3178.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-3765]()
DMC 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-37658.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Roasted Figs Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1235]()
Roasted Figs Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12355 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 921 Copper 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-921]()
DMC 921 Copper 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9218.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Swamp Water Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-4129]()
Swamp Water Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-41295 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!
