Jane MacDonald Jane MacDonald is the owner of BeBe Bold, an Australian based studio shop and online store specialising in Japanese textiles and craft. Based in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, Jane travels extensively with BeBe Bold to exhibit and teach at major craft and quilt exhibitions. Returning frequently to Japan to learn from specialists in traditional sashiko techniques and to source the latest design trends, Jane has become a prominent figure in Japanese textile arts in Australia. BeBe Bold is a speciality store with a wide range of Japanese textiles including yarn-dyed fabrics, sashiko, kogin, crochet, embroidery and boro inspired designs including the ever popular Boro Inspired Reversible Loop Bag. BeBe Bold developed from Jane’s great interest in Japanese textile history and aesthetic, inspiring her to create distinctive quilt designs with a focus on traditional kimono-width fabrics including yukata and kasuri. Jane has taught widely in Australia as well as further afield in the UK and France. Jane’s previous experience in teaching on cruise ships has been really positive as she enjoys the friendships formed and knowledge shared through teaching.

1/2 Day Class afternoon – Monday 15 March 2021 Boro coasters

1/2 Day Class afternoon – Wednesday 17 March 2021 7 Patterns table runner

1/2 Day Class morning – Wednesday 17 March 2021 Sashiko Lucy Locket Pocket

Requirements: Boro CoastersFabric pieces from JapanBase muslin fabric or any lightweight thin fabricLightweight iron interfacing (whisperweft)Sashiko threadsI packet sashiko needlesSashiko thimble General sewing supplies including scissors

Kit: Includes all fabric, threads, interfacing, needle and sashiko thimble. Cost $20

Requirements: 1 x BeBe Bold pre-stencilled dot-grid panel measuring 17in x 6¾in (43cm x 17cm)Sashiko thread (Olympus Thread #98 shaded used in sample)A long sashiko needleSashiko thimble if desiredRequirements needed to complete project.2 x lining and 2 x light weight iron-on interfacing pieces that measure 10½in x 6½in2 x contrasting fabric for base of bag that measure 3¼in x 6½in (Olympus Thread OL-100T used in sample)2 x 7in lengths of 3mm waxed cotton cording2 x 1¼in lengths of 1cm wide bag tape for tabs on sides of bag2 x 6mm D-rings (Inazuma AK-6-16AG used in sample)1 x 80cm-140cm extendable clip on bag strap (Inazuma YAT-1409 used in sample)General sewing supplies including fabric glue (Helmars 450 glue)

Kit: includes dot-grid sashiko fabric, sashiko needle, thread, contrasting fabric for base of bag, waxed cotton cording, instructions, bag tape and clip on bag strap. Cost $59.50

Small Bag Measures 8in high x 7in wide x 2½in deepLarge Bag Measures 17½in high x 15in wide x 4½ deepRequirements:15 (54) x 2in x 3in dark assorted fabric for honeycombs8 (40) x 1 ¾in contrast black squaresOne 10in (20½in) square of fabric for the front backgroundOne 10in (20½in) square of fabric for the back of the bagOne 10in x 19in piece for the lining small bagTwo 1½in x 13½in strips of two fabrics for the shorter handlesOne 10in x 19in piece of 640 iron-on Pellon for main bagTwo 1in x 13½in pieces of 640 iron-on Pellon for the handles90cm Lining for large bagTwo 1½in x 32in strips each of two fabric for the longer handles One 20½in x 40½in piece of 640 iron-on pellon for main large bagTwo 1in x 32in pieces of 640 iron-on pellon for longer handles 60cm (1.1mts) ¾in wide ric rac, or wider15 (54) x 1in honeycomb EPP papers8 (40) x 1in squares of EPP papersNeutral thread for piecingFine hand needles for the EPP and appliquéGeneral sewing supplies

Pattern Cost: The pattern with the paper pieces for the large bag is $20

1/2 Day Class afternoon – Thursday 18 March 2021 Apple Tree Freedom appliqué pincushion for coaster

Kit: Stamped fabric, backing fabric, fused fabrics for apples, threads for embroidery and embroidery needles and instructions. Cost $20

Requirements: 9¾in square of feature fabric – vase print20½in square of fine check fabric for background2in x 12in strip each of six cerise/purple fabrics for the flowers2in x 42in strip of a different cerise/purple for the connecting ring4in x 42in strip of dark blue/charcoal for the inner contrast hexagons84 x 5/8 in hexagon papers12 x leaf print for broderie perse leavesOR – 10cm of a green fabric for leavesSmall amount of fusible web for the leaves40cm backing fabric for the cushion3 x Buttons for closure20cm contrast fabric for bindingEmbroidery thread in colours to match your flower hexagons

Kit: A kit including the pattern, centre vase panel, background square and 100 x 5/8 in hexagon papers is available for $27. Pattern only $12.