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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 905 Dark Parrot Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9058.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 311 Medium Navy Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3118.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 350 Medium Coral 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3508.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 3841 Pale Baby Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38418.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![AuriFloss Midnight 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool| Aurifil #BAF-2745]()
AuriFloss Midnight 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool
Aurifil #PAF-274518 yards of AuriFloss 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Cosmo Bottle Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss| Lecien #2512-634]()
Cosmo Bottle Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-6348 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 3024 Very Light Brown Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3024]()
DMC 3024 Very Light Brown Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-30248.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 987 Dark Forest Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-987]()
DMC 987 Dark Forest Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9878.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 971 Pumpkin 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-971]()
DMC 971 Pumpkin 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9718.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3844 Dark Bright Turquoise 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3844]()
DMC 3844 Dark Bright Turquoise 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38448.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Gold Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2221]()
Gold Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22215 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![AuriFloss Very Dark Navy 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool| Aurifil #BAF-2785]()
AuriFloss Very Dark Navy 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool
Aurifil #PAF-278518 yards of AuriFloss 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Sugar Plum Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-237]()
Sugar Plum Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2375 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Paris Green Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2204A]()
Paris Green Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2204A5 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Grapefruit Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2245]()
Grapefruit Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22455 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 738 Very Light Tan 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-738]()
DMC 738 Very Light Tan 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7388.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Cornsilk Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1123]()
Cornsilk Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11235 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3778 Light Terra Cotta 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3778]()
DMC 3778 Light Terra Cotta 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-37788.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Stepping Stone Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1289]()
Stepping Stone Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12895 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 727 Very Light Topaz 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-727]()
DMC 727 Very Light Topaz 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7278.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 754 Light Peach 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-754]()
DMC 754 Light Peach 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7548.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3833 Light Raspberry 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3833]()
DMC 3833 Light Raspberry 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38338.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 807 Peacock Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-807]()
DMC 807 Peacock Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-8078.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3022 Medium Brown Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3022]()
DMC 3022 Medium Brown Gray 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-30228.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC Fuchsia 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-33]()
DMC 33 Fuchsia 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-338.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Valdani Fabulous Autumn Collection 3-Strand Embroidery Floss | Valdani #FA3STSMPLR]()
Valdani Fabulous Autumn Collection 3-Strand Embroidery Floss
Valdani #FA3STSMPLRValdani Fabulous Autumn Collection 3-Strand Embroidery Floss includes 12 balls o ...Price: $46.98 Sale: $46.98 each$46.98 each![Lori Holt Chicken Club DMC Thread Pack | DMC]()
Lori Holt Chicken Club DMC Thread Pack
DMCIncludes 26 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $23.48 Sale: $23.48 each$23.48 each![DMC 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3716]()
DMC 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-37168.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 967 Very Light Apricot 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-967]()
DMC 967 Very Light Apricot 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9678.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Miss Green Jeans Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-083]()
Miss Green Jeans Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0835 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 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!
