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.
DMC 24 Stranded Cotton
Madeira PolyNeon 1839
Classic Colorworks CCT-003 Bamboo
Kreinik 071 Misty-Gold #8 Braid
Appletons 144 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Appletons 121 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
DMC 4215 Colour Variation 8m
Au Ver a Soie 163 Soie d Alger
ELEMENTS PATTERN 101
Mettler Metrosene 326
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0220 Morning Glory
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN06 Charcoal
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN17 Blue Spruce
Appletons 102 Crewel Wool Purple
Appletons 103 Crewel Wool Purple
Appletons 128 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
DMC 08 Stranded Cotton
Jane Southward 1836 by Gigi R Designs
Appletons 122 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
DMC 644 Perle #12
Au Ver a Soie 233 Soie d Alger
Appletons 125 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Au Ver a Soie 235 Soie d Alger
DMC 4180 Colour Variation 8m
My Lady's Quaker by Jardin Prive
DMC 4040 Colour Variation 8m
Au Ver a Soie 116 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 206 Soie d Alger
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0230 Blueberry
Appletons 148 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Au Ver a Soie 144 Soie d Alger
Weeks Dye Works 1326 Rust
Milliners Needles No: 10 15/pk PKT
Classic Colorworks CCT-14 Ginger Snap
Classic Colorworks CCT-004 Black Coffee
Appletons 105 Crewel Wool Purple
Weeks Dye Works 1313 Purple Haze
Madeira PolyNeon 1841
Au Ver a Soie 234 Soie d Alger
Appletons 145 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Appletons 106 Crewel Wool Purple
Classic Colorworks CCT-024 Pink Posey
Au Ver a Soie 142 Soie d Alger
Olfa blade - 18mm
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN03 Fog
Sew Easy Fabric Marker - Blue
Tapestry Ndls # 20 6/pk
Aurifil 2115 - 50 Wt 100% Cot 200m
Classic Colorworks CCT-013 Finley Gold
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN22 Raspberry
Appletons 142 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN12 Avocado
Appletons 126 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Sashiko Needles Assorted 8/pk PKT 
