Embroidery floss can be used to create all kinds of crafts, including counted cross stitch, stamped cross stitch, needlepoint, and embroidery projects. A kit will contain all of the embroidery floss you will need. But if you only have a pattern, you will need to purchase thread separately. more »

Cross-stitchers and other who use hundreds of colors of embroidery thread face the dilemma of how to keep their stash organized and accessible. This simple organization systems will allow you to expand your collection of embroidery floss and never have to search for that elusive color again. more »

Learning how to make a friendship bracelet with an embroidery floss pattern can be fun for all ages. What better way to show a friend how much they mean than with one of these bracelets. more »

When you buy a cross stitch kit, your embroidery floss comes all together and you'll need to separate the colors. This can be a time consuming job, especially if the kit contains multiple shades of the same color. However, if you follow these simple steps, it will lessen your frustration and simplify the task of separating the embroidery floss. more »

Embroidery floss jewelry can be simple or intricate, depending on the design of the piece and the time the crafter wishes to devote to the project. Creating a necklace out of braided embroidery floss and decorative beads is a simple craft project that yields stylish results. These necklaces can be color coordinated to be worn with a specific article of clothing or can be created in neutral shades. more »

Most people are familiar with friendship bracelets, but fewer realize that it's just as easy to make embroidery floss necklaces. This article introduces a relatively simple method to introduce the basic techniques of crafting jewelry with embroidery floss, though there are a number of variations. You can still create a variety of looks with different colors, patterns and numbers of threads. more »

Make dozens of Friendship Twister bracelets with a handful of colors of embroidery floss. Create them with a friends' favorite colors, your school's colors or make her a set of bracelets to coordinate with everything in her wardrobe. Invite friends to get together for an afternoon of bracelet making. Have everyone bring 3 or 4 colors of embroidery floss and share. more »

Friendship bracelets have been a popular craft and exchange item between friends for years. They have a satiny look when made with embroidery floss. It is quite easy to make a friendship bracelet with three to six colors of floss. After you get comfortable using the method shown below there are many kinds of knots to use in making bracelets. You can make your friendship bracelet in rainbow, Christmas, Halloween, pastel or school colors. more »

The Italian cross-stitch is a traditional stitch that is enclosed on all four sides with embroidery floss, working all the time in a horizontal manner. Although more time consuming than a traditional cross-stitch, the Italian cross-stitch will add elegance to your projects. more »