Embroidery Floss Set — 50 to 250 Numbered Skeins for Cross Stitch

Open the bag and you are holding a rainbow: 50 to 250 skeins of six-strand embroidery floss, bright and lustrous, running through whites and creams, sunny yellows, every shade of green and blue, berry reds, pinks, purples and deep navy to black. Each skein sits in its own paper band with its color number printed on it.

That little numbered band is what makes this set so easy to stitch from. Cross stitch charts list their colors by number, and these skeins are labeled with DMC color numbers (this is not DMC-brand floss), so you can read a chart key, pick up the right skein and start. And when one color runs low halfway through a project, you already know the number to look for.

Every skein is about 8 meters (8.75 yards) long and made of six strands you can separate, so one set covers fine outlines with a single strand, cross stitch with two, and bold friendship bracelets with all six.

Choose Your Pack Size

• 50 skeins — 50 different colors
• 100 skeins — 100 different colors
• 150 skeins — 150 different colors
• 200 skeins — the same 150 colors, plus 50 repeat skeins
• 250 skeins — the same 150 colors, plus 100 repeat skeins

The 200 and 250 packs keep the full 150-color range and add second skeins on top, so you have backup thread in hand before a big project runs short.

What You Get

• Skeins: 50, 100, 150, 200 or 250, depending on the pack you choose
• Length: about 8 m (8.75 yards) per skein
• Strands: 6 per skein, separable
• Labels: a paper band on every skein, printed with its DMC color number
• Material: soft cotton-polyester blend
• Finish: smooth, bright and non-fading
• Packing: skeins arrive together in a plastic bag

What It's For

• Cross stitch: numbered skeins you can match straight to a chart key.
• Hand embroidery: outlines, lettering, satin-stitch flowers and filled leaves, with enough shades to blend.
• Friendship bracelets: use all six strands for chunky knots, or split them for finer patterns.
• Tassels and small crafts: the product video shows the floss made into tassels, tassel earrings and a crocheted flower.

A First Stash That Grows With You

If you are just starting cross stitch or embroidery, a big set means you are not buying one skein at a time for every new pattern. You get a full working palette in one order, and because every band carries its number, it stays organized as you add to it. It also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who sews, stitches or makes bracelets.

How This Compares

• Against buying single skeins: one pack gives you 50 to 150 different colors at once, so you can start the next pattern without a shopping trip.
• Against unlabeled rainbow floss packs: every skein here carries its color number, so you can follow a chart and restock the exact shade later instead of guessing.
• Against small starter packs: the 150-color range gives you a wide palette to work from, and the 200 and 250 packs add repeat skeins on top of it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between embroidery floss and embroidery thread?
Embroidery floss is a type of embroidery thread made of six loosely twisted strands that you separate to choose your thickness. That is exactly what this set is: six-strand floss, about 8 m per skein.

Are the skeins numbered to match cross stitch charts?
Yes. Each skein has a paper band printed with a DMC color number, the numbering most cross stitch charts use. The floss itself is not DMC brand.

Can embroidery floss be used as sewing thread?
Yes, for hand sewing and decorative stitching, such as sewing on buttons with a contrast color, blanket stitch on felt, or visible mending. For a sewing machine, use regular sewing thread instead.

Can I use embroidery floss for friendship bracelets?
Yes. Six-strand embroidery floss is the classic friendship bracelet string. Use all six strands for bold, chunky bracelets, or split them for finer patterns.

Which pack size should I choose?
Choose 50 or 100 skeins to start or for small projects, 150 for the widest range of different colors, and 200 or 250 if you stitch big pieces and want repeat skeins in reserve.