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.
FARM FUN PATTERN 900
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN18 Lagoon
Appletons 149 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Appletons 101 Crewel Wool Purple
Appletons 147 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Appletons 152 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Appletons 127 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Au Ver a Soie 234 Soie d Alger
Classic Colorworks CCT-024 Pink Posey
ELEMENTS PATTERN 101
Clover finger Presser
Au Ver a Soie 135 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 116 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 142 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 161 Soie d Alger
Petite Fille en Rouge by Gigi R Designs
12 Berries of Christmas - 3 by Erica Michaels
Newcastle Fat Quarter 40 Count Raw Linen
Appletons 153 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Appletons 143 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN11 Artichoke Heart
My Lady's Quaker by Jardin Prive
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0114 Silver Fern
Appletons 148 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
MT 1810 by Gigi R Designs
Appletons 126 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Hexagon Drive
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN10 Spring Leaf
Appletons 125 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Appletons 105 Crewel Wool Purple
Appletons 145 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN13 Electric Lime
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN16 Pine Needle
Weeks Dye Works 1229 Chickpea W-053
Appletons 141 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Madeira PolyNeon 1847
Appletons 121 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Mettler Metrosene 57
Appletons 102 Crewel Wool Purple
Appletons 142 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Appletons 144 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Weeks Dye Works 2161 Julep 


