A NORTH Yorkshire designer whose patterns are used by fashion brands including Barbour has released her latest collection – with her first venture into bedlinen.

Julie Dodsworth, based in Cundall, near Dishforth, officially launched her 2015 collection by visiting Barkers department store, Northallerton. “It is really exciting when you see your work on display in a store like Barkers,” she said.

The family-run shop is stocking her spring/summer bed and bath linen.

Managing director Charles Barker said: “We’re very proud to support talented local designers. Julie is nationally renowned – it was lovely that she was able to come in and see the support her fantastic designs are receiving in her home county.”