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.
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN18 Lagoon
Au Ver a Soie 233 Soie d Alger
Classic Colorworks CCT-004 Black Coffee
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0210 Blue Jay
#2185 Stranded Silk by Cascade House Embroidery
Au Ver a Soie 163 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 232 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 143 Soie d Alger
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0180 Spring Grass
Au Ver a Soie 142 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 135 Soie d Alger
FARM FUN PATTERN 900
Au Ver a Soie 224 Soie d Alger
Sew Easy Fabric Marker - Blue
Au Ver a Soie 146 Soie d Alger
Let's Talk Stitching
The Embroidery Stitch Bible
DMC 317 Diamant Anthracite 35m
Au Ver a Soie 122 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 126 Soie d Alger
Merry Two
PQW Dot to Dot Templates
Au Ver a Soie 133 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 161 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 144 Soie d Alger
Isabella Fox 1827 by Gigi R Designs
Classic Colorworks CCT-013 Finley Gold
Halcyon - Mottled - Yellow
Confetti Cottons - Riley White 1011
Wool Blend Felt - Muddy Waters
Bridget Power 1840 by Gigi R Designs 
