Description
Au Ver a Soie, Soie d’Alger is a stranded Spun silk with 7 plies, which are easily divided. Soft, lustrous and smooth, it is made from a spun silk called “strusas” which gives it unrivaled regularity for hand embroidery.
It does not come from Algeria, the name “Alger” refers to a specialized domestic manufacturing process. Over 620 colours are available in 107 shade families. Packaged in 5 meter pull-skeins.
Made continuously by the same firm since the late 19th century for hand embroidery. Skein dyed in the traditional method to guarantee even, consistent colouration. Great care is taken to ensure this product is properly made.
Thread Applications
Soie d’Alger is perfect for cross stitch and hand embroidery on linen. It is particularly nice to use in contrast with Soie Perlee in the same design; one thread having a high sheen, the other a soft luster. It is durable for canvas work and does not pill.
All seven plies cover tent stitch on 13 mesh. Soie d’Alger makes the most beautiful cording and tassels for needlework finishing.
Appletons 142 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Tapestry Ndls # 20 6/pk
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN20 Cloud
Appletons 124 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Au Ver a Soie 126 Soie d Alger
Appletons 122 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Appletons 241 Crewel Wool Olive Green
Au Ver a Soie 226 Soie d Alger
Ann Campion 1845
Hand Applique Needles No: 12 PKT
Au Ver a Soie 135 Soie d Alger
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN18 Lagoon
Appletons 151 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Weeks Dye Works 1302 Pelican Gra
Appletons 103 Crewel Wool Purple
14" Regular Stretcher Bars
Weeks Dye Works 1186 Wisteria
Aida Fat Quarter 18 Count Ecru
Appletons 128 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Mettler Metrosene 222
FARM FUN PATTERN 900
Appletons 149 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Appletons 152 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Au Ver a Soie 146 Soie d Alger
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN03 Fog
Super Grip Hoop 25cm/10" 

