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Embroidery Floss Pricing

Current market data for 30,831 hand embroidery floss and thread listings.

What you'll usually pay

$7.49 typical price
Most are between$1โ€“$45
Brand new$7.49
Used$24.98
On sale now30,831

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 234% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in single units and brands like Weeks Dye Works, which sits 55% below the market median. Premium pricing is driven by silk fibers (+167%) and bulk lots (+234%).

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Weeks Dye Works 696 on sale$3.35 ยท 55% cheaper
Single Unit 17,703 on sale$5.97 ยท 20% cheaper
Rainbow Gallery 1,313 on sale$6.25 ยท 17% cheaper

Price by fiber content

Hemp
$7.75+3%
Wool
$9.75+30%
Synthetic
$10.55+41%
Cotton
$15+100%
Rayon
$14.98+100%
Silk
$20+167%

Why? Prices range from hemp at 7.75 to silk at 20.

Price by brand

Weeks Dye Works
$3.35-55%
Rainbow Gallery
$6.25-17%
Kreinik
$8.98+20%
Anchor
$11.5+54%
DMC
$15+100%
Unbranded
$19.98+167%

Why? Weeks Dye Works is the most affordable at 3.35, while unbranded listings reach 19.98.

Price by unit of sale

Single Unit
$5.97-20%
Not Specified
$8.29+11%
Color Card/Sample
$14.95+100%
Set/Pack
$16+114%
Lot
$24.99+234%

Why? Single units are cheapest at 5.97, whereas lots average 24.99.

Price by suitable for

Hardanger
$11.11+48%
Pulled Thread
$11.95+60%
Blackwork
$14+87%
Needlepoint
$15+100%
Crewel
$14.97+100%
Cross Stitch
$15.95+113%

Why? Hardanger thread is 11.11, while cross stitch options reach 15.95.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical cost for a single unit of embroidery thread?

The median price for a single unit is 5.97.

How does the price of silk thread compare to the market median?

Silk thread has a median price of 20, which is 167% above the market median.

Are bulk lots more expensive than individual packs?

Yes, lots have a median price of 24.99 compared to 16 for set/packs.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1โ€“$45, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 4, 2026.

Hand Embroidery Floss & Thread Price Guide | MarketDiff