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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!
Oscar Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-21975 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
DMC 310 Black 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-3108.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each
Mascara Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-39105 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Bamboo Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0035 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Whitewash Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1091]()
Whitewash Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-10915 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Black Coffee Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-004]()
Black Coffee Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0045 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 3865 Winter White 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-3865]()
DMC 3865 Winter White 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-38658.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC B5200 Snow White 6 Strand Embroidery Floss| DMC #117UA-B5200]()
DMC B5200 Snow White 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-B52008.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Stardust DMC Thread Pack | Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive]()
Stardust DMC Thread Pack
Fat Quarter Shop ExclusiveIncludes 9 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $21.98 Sale: $21.98 each$21.98 each![Little Sprout Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-259]()
Little Sprout Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2595 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Mourning Dove Limited Edition The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art Limited Edition #225M]()
Mourning Dove Limited Edition The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art Limited Edition #225M5 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Classic Colorworks Nashville Needlework 2025 Release Thread Pack | Classic Colorworks]()
Classic Colorworks Nashville Needlework 2025 Release Thread Pack
Classic ColorworksIncludes 3 Classic Colorworks 6-strand hand-dyed embroidery floss (5 yards each)Price: $7.80 Sale: $7.80 each$7.80 each![Apple Cider Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-279]()
Apple Cider Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2795 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Louisiana Hot Sauce Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2266A]()
Louisiana Hot Sauce Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2266A5 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Ribbon Red Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-197]()
Ribbon Red Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1975 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Hickory Sticks Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-166]()
Hickory Sticks Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-1665 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Grits Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-1092]()
Grits Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-10925 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Weeks Dye Works Nashville Needlework 2025 Release Thread Pack | Weeks Dye Works]()
Weeks Dye Works Nashville Needlework 2025 Release Thread Pack
Weeks Dye WorksIncludes 5 Weeks Dye Works 6-strand hand-dyed embroidery floss (5 yards each) ...Price: $12.90 Sale: $12.90 each$12.90 each![Springtime Cross Stitch Pattern With Thread | Little House Needleworks]()
Springtime Cross Stitch Pattern With Thread
Little House NeedleworksSpringtime Cross Stitch Pattern by Little House Needleworks includes five skeins ...Price: $11.98 Sale: $11.98 per pattern$11.98 per pattern![Sparkling Rosé Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Classic Colorworks #CCT-277]()
Sparkling Rosé Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2775 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Desert View Limited Edition The Gentle Art sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art Limited Edition #225D]()
Desert View Limited Edition The Gentle Art sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art Limited Edition #225D5 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 471 Very Light Avocado Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-471]()
DMC 471 Very Light Avocado Green 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-4718.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![DMC WHT White 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-WHT]()
DMC White Blanc 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-WHT8.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Sanguine Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2253]()
Sanguine Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22535 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Up on The Rooftop Classic Colorworks Thread Pack | Classic Colorworks]()
Up on The Rooftop Classic Colorworks Thread Pack
Classic ColorworksIncludes 11 Classic Colorworks 6-strand embroidery floss (5 yards each)Price: $28.48 Sale: $28.48 each$28.48 each![Chestnut The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7106]()
Chestnut The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #71065 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Eggplant The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7107]()
Eggplant The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #71075 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![DMC 436 Tan 6 Strand Embroidery Floss | DMC #117UA-436]()
DMC 436 Tan 6 Strand Embroidery Floss
DMC #117UA-4368.7 yards of DMC 6-strand 100% Egyptian cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $0.89 Sale: $0.89 each$0.89 each![Cognac Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2242]()
Cognac Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22425 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Cerulean The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #0294]()
Cerulean The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #02945 yards of The Gentle Art 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!
