Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger is a lustrous thread made from a spun silk. Made in France by the Au Ver a Soie company, whose quality has remained steadfast since 1820.
Soie d'Alger consists of a single strand with 7 plies which is easily divided
Each skein is 5 meters (5.5 yards) of silk thread
Can be used for cross stitch, needlepoint and hand embroidery on linen
Soie d'Alger is durable for canvas work
All seven plies cover tent stitch on 13 mesh canvas
Soie d'Alger makes beautiful cording and tassels for needlework finishing
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Soie Perlee expands to fill the area when used with light tension, unlike pearl cotton
Very durable for canvas work, compared to pearl cotton threads which lose their sheen quickly
Top and bottom of spool lifts up with ease in securing the thread
Can be used for cross stitch on linen
Makes for beautiful cording and tassels for needlework finishing
Can be doubled for 18 count canvas tent stitch
Au Ver a Soie® Soie 1003 Silk Thread
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Au Ver À Soie® Soie 100/3, is a three ply highly twisted spun silk. Made in France by the Au Ver a Soie company, whose quality has remained steadfast since 1820.
Use for embroidery, counted thread, canvas work, fine sewing, machine and long-arm quilting
Thread thickness is slightly finer than a single ply of Soie d’Alger.
Glides nicely through linen.
Most linen stitchers prefer to use this on 37, 38, 45 and 53/63 count linens Top and bottom of spool lift for securing thread in place.
4 plies of Soie 100/3 will cover 18 count canvas in tent stitch. Try it for a different looking texture!
Soie 1003 provides sharp, crisp delineation of your stitches for canvas and linen applications. Vary the number of plies for outlining in one shade darker to add depth or raised effect
Recommended for couching Real Metal Threads
50 meters of silk per spool
300+ colors available
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