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 148 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Appletons 345 Crewel Wool Mid Olive Green
Embroidery-Crewel Needle No: 6 PKT
Appletons 895 Crewel Wool Hyacinth
Appletons 105 Crewel Wool Purple
Embroidery-Crewel Ndls No 3/9
Mettler Metrosene 343
Q-Snaps. 17"x17" Frame
Mettler Metrosene 1131
Lamb Woolies by Down the Lane
Appletons 127 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Appletons 144 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN21 Rhubarb
Au Ver a Soie 204 Soie d Alger
Weeks Dye Works 1098 Queen Anne's Lace
Appletons 152 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Appletons 128 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Appletons 741 Crewel Wool China Blue
Appletons 142 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Scarlett - Animal Crackers by Stacy Nash Primitives
16" Regular Stretcher Bars
Appletons 102 Crewel Wool Purple
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN20 Cloud
Weeks Dye Works 1152 King Mackerel 



