Threads & Floss
Embroidery threads and floss - rainbow starter sets, project top-ups and single skeins in every shade a chart can ask for.
About our embroidery threads and floss
Thread is the paint of cross stitch, and a good thread drawer is half the pleasure of the hobby. This collection covers every way stitchers buy it: rainbow starter sets that build an instant stash across the colour wheel, curated palettes for florals, wildlife and seasonal work, and single skeins for topping up a project that ran hungrier than expected. All our six-stranded cotton floss separates cleanly - most stitching uses two strands, so every skein goes further than it looks - and takes washing without bleeding when finished pieces need a freshen. Sets arrive sorted and labelled, which spares you the classic afternoon of untangling, and pair beautifully with the bobbins and organisers in our accessories collection. Whether you are stocking a first thread box or hunting one elusive shade of leaf green, delivery is fast and UK-based: free on orders over £20, dispatched within 48 hours, money-back guarantee included.
Threads & Floss - FAQs
How many strands do I stitch with?
Two strands of the six-stranded floss for most work on 14 count aida; one for fine detail or backstitch outlines. Patterns state any exceptions.
How far does one skein go?
A surprisingly long way - stitching two-stranded, one 8-metre skein covers roughly 900 to 1,000 stitches on 14 count.
Will the colours run when I wash my finished piece?
Our floss is colourfast in a cool hand wash. Wash gently, dry flat, press face down - the colours stay put.
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