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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 613 Very Light Drab Brown 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-6138.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 3341 Apricot 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-33418.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 3771 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-37718.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
DMC 518 Light Wedgewood 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-5188.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 703 Chartreuse 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-703]()
DMC 703 Chartreuse 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7038.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 830 Dark Golden Olive 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-830]()
DMC 830 Dark Golden Olive 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-8308.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 894 Very Light Carnation 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-894]()
DMC 894 Very Light Carnation 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-8948.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3839 Medium Lavender Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3839]()
DMC 3839 Medium Lavender Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38398.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Ohio Lemon Pie The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7010]()
Ohio Lemon Pie The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70105 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3838 Dark Lavender Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3838]()
DMC 3838 Dark Lavender Blue 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38388.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Tartan Plaid Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-073]()
Tartan Plaid Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0735 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Morris Blue Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2109]()
Morris Blue Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21095 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Deep Sea Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2104]()
Deep Sea Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21045 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 963 Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-963]()
DMC 963 Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-9638.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3816 Celadon Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3816]()
DMC 3816 Celadon Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38168.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Frog Legs Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-211]()
Frog Legs Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2115 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC D168 Diamant Metallic Light Silver Single Strand Embroidery Thread | DMC #380-D168]()
DMC D168 Diamant Metallic Light Silver Single Strand Embroidery Thread
DMC #380-D16838.2 yards of DMC single-strand embroidery thread with metallic effectPrice: $2.74 Sale: $2.74 each$2.74 each![Garnet Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2264]()
Garnet Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22645 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 702 Kelly Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-702]()
DMC 702 Kelly Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7028.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Noir Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCS-017]()
Noir Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0175 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 92 Variegated Avocado 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-92]()
DMC 92 Variegated Avocado 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-928.7 yards of DMC variegated 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 564 Very Light Jade 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-564]()
DMC 564 Very Light Jade 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-5648.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Sky Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2111]()
Sky Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21115 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 730 Very Dark Olive Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-730]()
DMC 730 Very Dark Olive Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-7308.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3733 Dusty Rose 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3733]()
DMC 3733 Dusty Rose 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-37338.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC 3814 Aquamarine 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3814]()
DMC 3814 Aquamarine 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38148.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Conch Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1133]()
Conch Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11335 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Williamsburg Red Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works]()
Williamsburg Red Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-38505 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 4090 Color Variations Golden Oasis 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #417-4090]()
DMC 4090 Color Variations Golden Oasis 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #417-40908.7 yards of variegated DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embro ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Rum Raisin Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1270]()
Rum Raisin Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12705 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!
