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 448 Crewel Wool Orange Red
31 HAUNTING STREET
Classic Colorworks CCT-279 Apple Cider
Sweetheart Hill
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0410 Tarnished Gold
Weeks Dye Works 1131 Peach
Weeks Dye Works 2202a Apple Pucker
Au Ver a Soie 122 Soie d Alger
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN19 Seaspray
Appletons 149 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Classic Colorworks CCT-013 Finley Gold
Classic Colorworks CCT-253 Campfire
Appletons 152 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0150 Evergreen
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN20 Cloud
Appletons 124 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Classic Colorworks CCT-155 Roasted Chestnut
Classic Colorworks CCT-004 Black Coffee
Sewline Trio Colors Fabric Pencil
Appletons 105 Crewel Wool Purple
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN02 Latte
Au Ver a Soie 144 Soie d Alger
Appletons 145 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Au Ver a Soie 206 Soie d Alger 



