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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!
Cosmo Dark Castor Gray Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-8938 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 3722 Medium Shell Pink 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-37228.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
Lighthouse Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2565 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Peach Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11315 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3045 Dark Yellow Beige 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3045]()
DMC 3045 Dark Yellow Beige 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-30458.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 950 Light Desert Sand 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-950]()
DMC 950 Light Desert Sand 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9508.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Terra Potta Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-088]()
Terra Potta Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0885 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 Gunmetal Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-155]()
Cosmo Gunmetal Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-1558 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 Dark Fuchsia 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-34]()
DMC 34 Dark Fuchsia 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-348.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![St. Bernard Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-105]()
St. Bernard Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1055 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Pink Sand Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2285]()
Pink Sand Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22855 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Periwinkle Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2337]()
Periwinkle Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-23375 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 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![Blue Beatrice Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-132]()
Blue Beatrice Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1325 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Organza Pink Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-022]()
Organza Pink Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0225 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Williamsburg Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1321]()
Williamsburg Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-13215 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3850 Dark Bright Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3850]()
DMC 3850 Dark Bright Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38508.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 4120 Color Variations Tropical Sunset 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4120]()
DMC 4120 Color Variations Tropical Sunset 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-41208.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![DMC 4250 Color Variations Berry Parfait 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4250]()
DMC 4250 Color Variations Berry Parfait 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-42508.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Purple Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-286]()
Cosmo Purple Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-2868 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 3041 Medium Antique Violet 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3041]()
DMC 3041 Medium Antique Violet 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-30418.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 4010 Color Variations Winter Sky 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4010]()
DMC 4010 Color Variations Winter Sky 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-40108.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![DMC 4060 Color Variations Weeping Willow 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4060]()
DMC 4060 Color Variations Weeping Willow 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-40608.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![DMC 4135 Color Variations Terra Cotta 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4135]()
DMC 4135 Color Variations Terra Cotta 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-41358.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![DMC 975 Dark Gold Brown 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-975]()
DMC 975 Dark Gold Brown 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9758.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 369 Very Light Pistachio Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-369]()
DMC 369 Very Light Pistachio Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3698.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Camouflage Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-253]()
Camouflage Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0635 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3835 Medium Grape 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3835]()
DMC 3835 Medium Grape 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38358.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 899 Medium Rose 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-899]()
DMC 899 Medium Rose 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-8998.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Clay Pot Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-078]()
Clay Pot Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0785 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...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!
