Make a Pebble Cushion Workshop with Lia Rosina

Join us for a three-hour workshop to create a beautifully textured cushion inspired by river stones and worn sea glass. In this relaxed and creative sewing class, you’ll use fabric scraps, decorative stitches, and simple construction techniques to create dimensional stuffed “pebbles” that are stitched onto a quilted cushion front. The result is an organic, tactile design full of texture, colour, and personality. Think cosy fabrics, slow stitching, satisfying textures, and fabric pebbles that are strangely addictive to make. Perfect for confident beginners and adventurous sewists alike, this workshop focuses on process and technique, with plenty of demonstrations, guidance, and time to experiment. What You’ll Learn Zip insertion with a concealed flap Layering and preparing a quilted cushion front Creating dimensional stuffed fabric pebbles Decorative stitching techniques Tips for adapting the technique for quilts, bags, and pouches Please note: this is a process-focused workshop. Students will go home with the skills and techniques needed to finish the cushion at home, but may not necessarily complete the entire cushion during the class. What to Bring Sewing machine in full working order Good-quality sewing thread ¾ metre outer background fabric (cotton or canvas recommended) 50cm x 50cm wadding/batting 50cm x 50cm backing fabric for cushion front 47cm zip Lots of fabric scraps for the pebbles ½ metre medium-weight fusible interfacing Temporary adhesive spray Approximately 100g toy stuffing Cushion inner (same size as cushion cover) Skill Level Students should be able to use a sewing machine independently. Class Size Maximum of 4 students for plenty of individual support. Please note that classes require a minimum of two students enrolled; otherwise, the workshop may be subject to cancellation. Location Our Basingstoke Shop, Unit 14, Hassocks Workshops, Stroudley Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8UQ. Meet Our Teachers - Lia Rosina Lia is a highly organised and empathetic instructor with a background in service supervision and workshop delivery. With a strong foundation in Psychology and Counselling skills, she excels at breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps and supporting students of all levels with a patient, ‘can-do’ approach. An avid dressmaker who manages her own garden sewing sanctuary, Lia combines professional project management skills with a genuine passion for textiles. Her sessions are structured, encouraging, and designed to help every student complete their project to the highest standard.