P488ORACLE 488 Mon17 Feb C4 1712:25  1/4      by Joy Gammon  NEW YARNS New Yarns from Wendy are Rochelle, a 77% brushed Mohair in 50gms, in four duo-colours and two solids. A lighter 70% Mohair called Yes! knits well with Rochelle and comes in six subtle, colour injected, textured shades. They look yummy together! Ikon is a new terri look 69% colour injected cotton in eight colours and costs £1.50 for 50gms. These injection techniques give a lovely random colour effect. All yarns are backed by new leaflets and pattern books. more follows > Marvel helps heart research 184 ITV
P488ORACLE 488 Mon17 Feb C4 1706:54  2/4      by Joy Gammon  NEW YARNS From Sirdar come Souffle, Spree and Sensation, all part of Sirdar's Summery Sunseeker collection. Use the shade book at your wool shop to mix 'n match. Sensation DK comes in six lustre pastels at £1.49 for 50gms. Souffle DK is in two tone brights with white, or pales with white, twisted yarn and fine tape at £1.99 for 50gms. Spree DK completes the range in eight pastel colours and gives a towelling effect - popular at £1.49 for 50gms. * Next week ─ Book Reviews more follows > Home File Index 480 What's New 481
P488ORACLE 488 Mon17 Feb C4 1703:11  3/4      by Betty Foster  SPRINGING INTO FASHION I hope the dull weather is coming to an end because I am anxious to see new spring clothes and ideas in action. This is a special time of year for dressmakers and the chance to revive some of last year's wardrobe before you start spending on new fashions. I usually put away clothes I definitely will not wear again until next year. Next I sort out the "possibles! into some type of colour scheme, and I find I have things which go together quite unexpectedly. Now you can start looking at fabrics and designs for the new season. more follows > Home File Index 480 What's New 481
P488ORACLE 488 Mon17 Feb C4 1704:52  4/4      by Betty Foster  SPRINGING INTO FASHION It looks like being a very pastel year with sugar pink, iced blue, pale mint and apricot predominating. I personally like delicate cream better than white, as a base colour, because I can then add splashes of exotic colour, or keep it delicate, without having a startling white contrast. There are some startling big designs for the dressmaker and you should be careful that they do not look overpowering when you wear them. Look for a full length mirror in the fabric shops and hold up the fabric against you before buying. more follows > Home File Index 480 0What's New 481