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.
Weeks Dye Works 1272 Tatanka
Au Ver a Soie 126 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 124 Soie d Alger
Rough Draft - Made My Day - Sunshine
Au Ver a Soie 375 100/3
Au Ver a Soie 232 Soie d Alger
Tulip Tango - Chartruese
FARM FUN PATTERN 900
ELEMENTS PATTERN 101
BEYOND THE GARDEN WALL
Summer Garden - Kowhai on Pink
Au Ver a Soie 206 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 122 Soie d Alger
Decorum Grace - Ecru
QUILT BACKS 104
Make Time - Bias Stripe - Bluebell
Buon Natale - Pines - Evergreen 



