Free Printable DMC Floss Checklist
Check off all 489 standard DMC six-strand embroidery floss colors you own. Progress saves automatically in your browser. Print or export as PDF anytime.
Turn a color list into a working floss inventory
Use the checklist before shopping, while sorting your stash, and before starting a pattern. Search by number or name, mark the colors you own, and keep a printable copy when you need a physical shopping list.
- Find a DMC number or color name in seconds.
- Keep progress saved locally between visits.
- Print the inventory for shopping or storage.
DMC Floss Checklist — ArtPatt
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How to Use This Checklist
Click any row to check or uncheck that color. Use the search box to filter by DMC number or color name. Your progress is saved automatically in your browser — it will be there next time you visit. To print, click 'Print / Save PDF' or press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on Mac). The print layout is formatted to fit neatly on A4 or US Letter paper with three columns.
Organising Your DMC Collection
Most stitchers store their DMC floss wound onto cardboard or plastic bobbins in a numbered organizer box. Label each bobbin with the DMC color number before winding. Keep this checklist as your inventory record — check off colors when you buy them and use it as a shopping list when restocking. For patterns with specific color requirements, use the DMC Thread Calculator to find out how many skeins of each color to buy before you start.
DMC Floss Checklist FAQ
Click the 'Print / Save PDF' button at the top of the checklist, or use your browser's print shortcut (Ctrl+P on Windows, Cmd+P on Mac). In the print dialog, choose 'Save as PDF' to get a PDF file instead of printing on paper. The checklist is formatted for A4 and US Letter paper sizes.
Yes. Your checked colors are saved automatically in your browser's local storage — they persist between visits as long as you use the same browser on the same device. Clearing your browser's site data or switching to a different browser will reset the checklist.
The standard DMC six-strand embroidery floss range has 489 colors, including whites, ecru, and the numbered range. This checklist includes all of them. DMC also produces specialty threads (Light Effects metallic, Color Variations, Satin, and Etoile) which have separate product lines and are not included in this standard cotton floss checklist.
Yes. Use the search box at the top of the checklist to filter by DMC number (e.g. '321') or by color name (e.g. 'dusty rose'). The list updates instantly as you type. Search is case-insensitive and matches partial strings.
The DMC color chart shows all colors with large swatches, hex codes, and color names — it is a reference tool for choosing colors and matching to digital values. This checklist is an inventory tool: it is designed to track which colors you physically own, check them off, and print the result for use at the craft store.
Yes. The checklist works on any device with a browser. On mobile, tap a color row to check or uncheck it. Your progress saves automatically. For printing from a phone, tap 'Print / Save PDF' and select your printer or a PDF app from the share sheet.
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