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New Collection - Camelot Fabrics: URBAN JUNGLE

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  I’m delighted to announce my third collection for Camelot Fabrics has launched on their website . It’s called ‘Urban Jungle’ and features cats... ...dogs... ... as well as pretty meadow flowers!  While I do like dogs, I am most definitely a cat lover and this collection was initially inspired by watching my beautiful kitty moving around our garden with the beauty and grace of her wild big cat relatives - Our garden is definitely her jungle!  Camelot Fabrics say: "Guys, it’s an urban jungle out there. But Vicky Yorke’s cheerful prints, raining cats and dogs, bring a smile to the city. After all, a house just isn’t a home without a dog (or cat). And a cat (or dog) is not happy without a quilt." In addition to my repeat prints, this collection also features my hand drawn typography across two placement half-panels, which read  'A house is not a home without a cat' / 'Beware of the garden

I'm the winner of the Really Good Design Search!

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A few months ago I entered the Really Good design search to find:  "... the best, most original, and commercial range of designs that are suitable for cards, stationery and/or gifts." ( David Hicks ) The competition was being judged by some of the most influential people in the UK greetings and gift market, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to get some of my newest designs in front of industry experts including  WHSmith buyer  Claire Castle ;  Alan Harnik , president of US distributor Notes & Queries;  Jenny Cummins , MD of Australian distributor Macmillan Cards; Postmark’s managing director,  Mark Janson-Smith  and Progressive Greeting’s editor  Jakki Brown.   At PG Live in London in June it was announced I had made the shortlist of 4 finalists . And at the Harrogate gift fair on July 16th it was announced that I have won ! I could not be more surprised as the other finalists were very strong designers with wonderful and original design

Surtex & Licensing Expo 2018

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I've been extremely busy over the last few months creating brand new designs for my portfolio. My agents Jewel Branding & Licensing will once again be at Surtex (NYC) Booth 2627 from May 20 - 22 to show you all of my latest creations.  You can also catch them at Licensing Expo (Las Vegas) Booth H94 from May 22 -24.  My portfolio is full of warm and appealing patterns, illustrations and typography, with many on trend motifs of the moment interpreted in my ‘grown-up whimsical’ style. Designs are suitable across a broad range of product categories, so if you are visiting either of the shows please stop by and take a look. Themes include Holidays (Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s, Mother’s Day); florals; coastal; farmhouse; animals; global prints; inspirational art; travel prints and much more!  I am looking for licensing partners across many different categories including, but not limited to, stationery, home textiles, homeware, gift, bedding, b

New Collection - Camelot Fabrics: VILLAGE LIFE

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I’m so excited to share with you that my second fabric collection for Camelot Fabrics  has launched on their website . ‘Village Life’ is a particularly special collection for me because it’s inspired by my home in semi-rural Worcestershire, UK.  Prints include bold floral blooms from the village allotment... ... while patterns featuring hens, cockerels, pigs and runner ducks are all inspired by the farm that is a five minute walk from my home ( - I love those runner ducks so much!)  Typography patterns aim to reflect the community spirit of the village and even feature the clock at the village centre.  Camelot Fabrics say:  "Let the sun shine in! Vicky Yorke’s sophomore collection is about as charming as it gets with sunny yellow flowers, roosters, geese and pigs. The show-stopper: an edge-to-edge “I love my garden” border print." The designs are all in a super-pretty (and very on trend!) grey and yellow colourway mak