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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!
Seasonal Sampler - Spring Cross Stitch Pattern With Thread
Little House NeedleworksSeasonal Sampler - Spring Cross Stitch Pattern by Little House Needleworks inclu ...Price: $15.98 Sale: $15.98 per pattern$15.98 per pattern
Valdani H207 Darkened Blue Heirloom Collection Size 5 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC5-H20745.9 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 5 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each
Valdani JP12 Seaside Muddy Monet Collection Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-JP1273.2 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 8 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each
Valdani P11 Aged Black Vintage Hues Sampler Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-P1173.2 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 8 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Valdani O31 Tealish Blue Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread | Valdani #PC8-O31]()
Valdani O31 Tealish Blue Size 8 Perle Cotton Thread
Valdani #PC8-O3173.2 yards of Valdani non-divisible hand-dyed 100% long staple Egyptian size 8 t ...Price: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Pebble Beach Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-221]()
Pebble Beach Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2215 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Aurifil Best Selection AuriFloss Box | Aurifil #ABSCAF45C]()
Aurifil Best Selection AuriFloss Box
Aurifil #ABSCAF45CIncludes 45 spools (18 yards each) of AuriFloss 6-strand cotton threadPrice: $274.98 Sale: $274.98 each$274.98 each![Moonbeams Classic Colorworks Thread Pack & Floss Box | Classic Colorworks]()
Moonbeams Classic Colorworks Thread Pack & Floss Box
Classic ColorworksIncludes 6 Classic Colorworks 6-strand embroidery floss (5 yards each)Price: $24.48 Sale: $24.48 each$24.48 each![Taupe Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1196]()
Taupe Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11965 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Mulberry The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0350]()
Mulberry The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #03505 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Lori Holt The Quilted Snowman DMC Thread Pack | Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet]()
Lori Holt The Quilted Snowman DMC Thread Pack
Lori Holt of Bee in my BonnetIncludes a set of 21 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $18.48 Sale: $18.48 each$18.48 each![Wheat Fields The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7093]()
Wheat Fields The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70935 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC S321 Bright Red 6 Strand Satin Embroidery Floss | DMC #S321]()
DMC S321 Bright Red 6 Strand Satin Embroidery Floss
DMC #S3218.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% rayon cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.98 Sale: $0.98 each$0.98 each![Weathervane Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-274]()
Weathervane Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2745 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![River Otter Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1290]()
River Otter Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-12905 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![RG Silk Lame Braid Petite SP35 Buttercup Silk and Metallic Braided Single Strand Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #SP35]()
RG Silk Lame Braid Petite SP35 Buttercup Silk and Metallic Braided Single Strand Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #SP3520 yards of very fine braided metallic silk single strand cross stitch and embro ...Price: $3.74 Sale: $3.74 each$3.74 each![Goldenrod The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7105]()
Goldenrod The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #71055 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![RG Silk Lame Braid Petite SP49 China Blue Silk and Metallic Braided Single Strand Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #SP49]()
RG Silk Lame Braid Petite SP49 China Blue Silk and Metallic Braided Single Strand Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #SP4920 yards of very fine braided metallic silk single strand cross stitch and embro ...Price: $3.74 Sale: $3.74 each$3.74 each![Grassland Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2195]()
Grassland Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21955 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![RG Treasure Braid Petite PB23 Snow 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #PB23]()
RG Treasure Braid Petite PB23 Snow 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #PB2325 yards of very fine 3-ply braided metallic cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![RG Treasure Braid Petite PB40 Egyptian Gold 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #PB40]()
RG Treasure Braid Petite PB40 Egyptian Gold 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #PB4025 yards of very fine 3-ply braided metallic cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![RG Treasure Braid Petite PB36 Antique Gold 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #PB36]()
RG Treasure Braid Petite PB36 Antique Gold 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #PB3625 yards of very fine 3-ply braided metallic cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![RG Treasure Braid Petite PB75 Awesome Gold 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #PB75]()
RG Treasure Braid Petite PB75 Awesome Gold 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #PB7525 yards of very fine 3-ply braided metallic cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![RG Treasure Braid Petite PB19 Dark Red 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #PB19]()
RG Treasure Braid Petite PB19 Dark Red 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #PB1925 yards of very fine 3-ply braided metallic cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![Jay Bird Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2110]()
Jay Bird Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21105 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Winter Wheat Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1122]()
Winter Wheat Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11225 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![RG Treasure Braid Petite PB35 Lite Antique Gold 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #PB35]()
RG Treasure Braid Petite PB35 Lite Antique Gold 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #PB3525 yards of very fine 3-ply braided metallic cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![RG Treasure Braid Petite PB70 Silver Gray 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #PB70]()
RG Treasure Braid Petite PB70 Silver Gray 3 Ply Braided Metallic Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #PB7025 yards of very fine 3-ply braided metallic cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $3.24 Sale: $3.24 each$3.24 each![RG Silk Lame Braid Petite SP36 Chartreuse Silk and Metallic Braided Single Strand Embroidery Floss | Rainbow Gallery #SP36]()
RG Silk Lame Braid Petite SP36 Chartreuse Silk and Metallic Braided Single Strand Embroidery Floss
Rainbow Gallery #SP3620 yards of very fine braided metallic silk single strand cross stitch and embro ...Price: $3.74 Sale: $3.74 each$3.74 each![Queen Anne's Lace Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1098]()
Queen Anne's Lace Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-10985 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!
