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.
Au Ver a Soie 161 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 133 Soie d Alger
Elizabeth Manners 1843 by Gigi R Designs
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0111 Sea Spray
Thousand Hills
Matilda Swallow -1820 from Hands Across The Sea Samplers
Hannah Hammonds Work 1845 by Gigi R Designs
Appletons 144 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
ELEMENTS PATTERN 101
By Annie - D-Ring Flat (1") 2pk - BLACK/METAL
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0115 Tiger Lily
Au Ver a Soie 204 Soie d Alger
Appletons 126 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Sew Easy Fabric Marker - Blue
True Colours - Tent Stripe - Fern
Wash-Away Stabilizer
Au Ver a Soie 143 Soie d Alger
Jane Southward 1836 by Gigi R Designs
QUILT BACKS 104
118 MYRTL - TRUE COLOURS
Appletons 145 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0130 Avocado
Weeks Dye Works 1115 Banana Popsicle
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0230 Blueberry
13" Regular Stretcher Bars
FARM FUN PATTERN 900
Au Ver a Soie 233 Soie d Alger
Classic Colorworks CCT-020 Lettuce Leaf
Appletons 101 Crewel Wool Purple
Wool Blend Felt - Moss 073
Au Ver a Soie 135 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 126 Soie d Alger
Darning Ndls Asst Sz 1/5 10 PKT
Au Ver a Soie 146 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 122 Soie d Alger 


