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Briodag Colour Palettes

Above, Heather in full bloom inspires a palette with a pattern colour of Driftwood and background of Wild Orchid and Erica. Below, the thistle pods are captured in Sea Ivory with background shades of Wild Orchid and Clover.

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The Hebridean moorland in Autumn inspires both bold and subtle palettes. Above, Golden Plover makes for a rich and striking pattern colour on a background of Kelpie and Mara. Below left, a Red Deer pattern choice works perfectly with a strong, dark background of Kelpie and Limpet, whilst below right, a Spindrift pattern colour on a background of Whin and Golden Plover will produce a light, soft and subtle take on the design.

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Virtual Yarns - Home of Alice Starmore Yarns and Designs
Virtual Yarns - Home of Alice Starmore Yarns and Designs

Soft, summery seascapes inspire some fresh and breezy palettes. Above, a Solan Goose pattern colour is perfect with background colours of Strabhann and Summertide. Below left, Spindrift on a background of Strabhann and Witch Flower evokes the summer seashore. Below right, Driftwood on a background of Shearwater and Storm Petrel softens the mood.

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Virtual Yarns - Home of Alice Starmore Yarns and Designs
Virtual Yarns - Home of Alice Starmore Yarns and Designs

The wild landscape of Skye provides some moodier palettes. Above, Pebble Beach on a background of Erica and Limpet. Below left, Sea Anemone on a background of Kelpie and Limpet. Below right, Pebble Beach on a background of Shearwater and Kelpie.

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Virtual Yarns - Home of Alice Starmore Yarns and Designs
Virtual Yarns - Home of Alice Starmore Yarns and Designs

Lichen-coloured rocks are a wonderful source of soft harmonies and subtle contrasts. Above, Solan Goose with a background of Machair and Corncrake. Below left, Pebble Beach with a background of Whin and Golden Plover. Below right, Solan Goose with a background of Corncrake and Golden Plover.

Virtual Yarns - Home of Alice Starmore Yarns and Designs
Virtual Yarns - Home of Alice Starmore Yarns and Designs
Virtual Yarns - Home of Alice Starmore Yarns and Designs