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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!
Betty Bluebell Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0485 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Terrapin Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12745 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
DMC 3731 Very Dark Dusty Rose 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-37318.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
Cosmo Silver Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-152A8 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each
Cosmo Grey Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-153A8 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 794 Light Cornflower Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7948.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 3325 Light Baby Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-33258.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 162 Ultra Very Light Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-1628.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3818 Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3818]()
DMC 3818 Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38188.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-991]()
DMC 991 Dark Aquamarine 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9918.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 792 Dark Cornflower Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-792]()
DMC 792 Dark Cornflower Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7928.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 4245 Color Variations Mystical Midnight 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4245]()
DMC 4245 Color Variations Mystical Midnight 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-42458.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Lori Holt Farm Girl Fall DMC Thread Pack | DMC #LH-FarmGirlFall-DMC]()
Lori Holt Farm Girl Fall DMC Thread Pack
DMCIncludes 14 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $12.98 Sale: $12.98 each$12.98 each![Cosmo Vivid Yellow Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss| Lecien #2512-302]()
Cosmo Vivid Yellow Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-3028 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 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![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![Cosmo Tan Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-368]()
Cosmo Tan Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-3688 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Moss Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-040]()
Moss Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0405 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each![Cosmo Zinnia Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-403]()
Cosmo Zinnia Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-4038 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Leather Bound Bookshelf Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-JK02]()
Leather Bound Bookshelf Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-JK0210.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![DMC 341 Light Blue Violet 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-341]()
DMC 341 Light Blue Violet 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3418.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Cosmo Caramel Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-463]()
Cosmo Caramel Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-4638 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Fields of Green Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-271]()
Fields of Green Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2715 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Cosmo Beaver Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-383]()
Cosmo Beaver Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-3838 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Red-Orange Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-754]()
Cosmo Red-Orange Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-7548 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Lemon Zest Stitch and Embroidery Floss| Lecien #2512-3299]()
Cosmo Lemon Zest Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-32998 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Burned Umber Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-131]()
Cosmo Burned Umber Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-1318 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Neptune Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-2563]()
Cosmo Neptune Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-25638 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 307 Lemon 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-307]()
DMC 307 Lemon 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3078.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![AuriFloss Neon Orange 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool| Aurifil #BAF-1104]()
AuriFloss Neon Orange 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool
Aurifil #PAF-110418 yards of AuriFloss 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 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!
