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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 600 Very Dark Cranberry 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-6008.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 972 Deep Canary 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9728.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 728 Topaz 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7288.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
Au Ver a Soie Gold Metallic Braid Size 4 #0128 Embroidery Floss
Au Ver a Soie #04012810 meters of Au Ver a Soie size 4 braid metallic embroidery flossPrice: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![DMC 945 Tawny 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-945]()
DMC 945 Tawny 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9458.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Cosmo Peach Pearl Stitch and Embroidery Floss| Lecien #2512-834]()
Cosmo Peach Pearl Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-8348 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Perfect Piecrust Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-147]()
Perfect Piecrust Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1475 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 563 Light Jade 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-563]()
DMC 563 Light Jade 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-5638.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![House Wine Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss]()
House Wine Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0355 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Driftwood Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1222]()
Driftwood Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12225 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Sweet Potato Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-260]()
Sweet Potato Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2605 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Straw Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1121]()
Straw Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11215 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Lori Holt Bee in My Bonnet Stitch Cards Set G DMC Thread Pack | DMC]()
Lori Holt Bee in My Bonnet Stitch Cards Set G DMC Thread Pack
DMCIncludes 11 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $9.98 Sale: $9.98 each$9.98 each![DMC 734 Light Olive Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-734]()
DMC 734 Light Olive Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7348.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 210 Medium Lavender 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-210]()
DMC 210 Medium Lavender 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-2108.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 4145 Color Variations Sand Dune 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4145]()
DMC 4145 Color Variations Sand Dune 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-41458.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![DMC 4025 Color Variations Caribbean Bay 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4025]()
DMC 4025 Color Variations Caribbean Bay 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-40258.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![DMC 4066 Color Variations Amazon Moss 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4066]()
DMC 4066 Color Variations Amazon Moss 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-40668.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Light Dull Yellow Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss| Lecien #2512-673]()
Cosmo Light Dull Yellow Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-6738 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![River Rocks Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-109]()
River Rocks Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1095 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 904 Very Dark Parrot Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-904]()
DMC 904 Very Dark Parrot Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9048.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Goldenrod Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1118]()
Goldenrod Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11185 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Rust Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1326]()
Rust Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-13265 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3832 Medium Raspberry 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3832]()
DMC 3832 Medium Raspberry 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38328.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 4140 Color Variations Driftwood 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4140]()
DMC 4140 Color Variations Driftwood 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-41408.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cinnamon Twist Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1228A]()
Cinnamon Twist Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1228A5 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Cypress Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2153]()
Cypress Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21535 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Navy Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1306]()
Navy Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-13065 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Purple Majesty Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2329]()
Purple Majesty Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-23295 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Cosmo Burnt Sienna Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-129]()
Cosmo Burnt Sienna Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-1298 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 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!
