Saltsandsunshine

02/09/2026

A LITTLE COLOUR. A LOT OF SAILING HISTORY. ⛵🩵🧡
Something new has been taking shape in the workshop...
I've been working on a small collection of zipped everyday bags, all handmade from reclaimed sails and designed in two shapes – upright and horizontal.
This one gets to go first. 😁
White reclaimed sailcloth with its original zig-zag stitching, teamed with light blue handles, a bold orange stripe and a detachable adjustable crossbody strap.
There's a secure black zip across the top and, inside, a white lining with a zipped pocket for all those little things that otherwise disappear to the bottom of your bag. 😂
Made for work, college, shopping, days out – or simply everyday life.
And as always, the sail has already had one adventure before becoming a bag. ⛵
Handmade in Dorset from reclaimed sailcloth. One sail. One bag. One of a kind.
Which would you choose – upright or horizontal? 👀
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02/09/2026

So looking forward to it 😁

🧡✨ A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE… ✨🧡

Our next Artisan Food & Craft Fayre at The Barrington Arts Centre is coming up… and this one is packed with lovely things to discover! 🩷

Think delicious cakes… homemade chutneys & jams… and Maria's Kitchen bringing along her famous savoury bakes… 😋

Then there are all the beautiful handmade finds… from seaglass jewellery and adorable crochet toys… to my new BOHEME BAG COLLECTION bright… colourful handmade Kantha totes… hold-alls and so much more.

And with Christmas slowly creeping into view 🎄… it could be the perfect opportunity to pick up a few unique gifts while supporting some wonderful small businesses along the way.

🌸 Saturday 26th September
🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 Barrington Centre
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🚗 FREE PARKING at Tesco

Come for a browse… stay for a cuppa… discover something you didn’t know you needed… and maybe leave with a bag (or two!) of lovely goodies! 🛍️

👉 Stall holders email [email protected] for availability

29/08/2026

Come along to the New Milton Hub in Hampshire.
Lot's of lovely artists and crafters.
Spend your money on small businesses. Prepare for Christmas and the stocking.

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28/08/2026

🎉✨ THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! ✨🎉

We’re getting very excited because our Artisan Food & Craft Fayre in the New Milton Hub is now only a few days away! 🎉💕

Come along and support some wonderful small businesses showcasing their beautiful products and handmade creations. 🛍️✨

There really is something for everyone… from delicious homemade cakes 🍰 and gorgeous handmade jewellery 💍… to bespoke candles 🕯️… beautiful crochet items 🧶 and so much more!

It’s the perfect opportunity to discover something a little different… meet the makers behind the businesses and perhaps find a few treats for yourself too! 💗

📅 Saturday 29th August
⏰ Doors open at 10am
📍 New Milton BH25 6DE
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🚗 Plenty of parking in the town

So grab your family and friends and come and join us for a lovely day of shopping, discovering and supporting small businesses! 🌸

We can’t wait to see you there! 🦩💕

SEE YOU SATURDAY! 🎉

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25/08/2026

Sometimes a sail doesn't need huge numbers or bold graphics to tell its story.

This new everyday shoulder bag is made from beautifully bright white reclaimed sailcloth, finished with bright blue handles and just a tiny corner of the sail's original neon yellow marking peeking through.
And look a little closer and you'll find the things I love most about working with old sails — original stitching, creases and a few marks from its previous life.
Because perfect isn't really the point.
Character is. ⛵💙

From sail... to something ready for a whole new adventure. 🌊

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25/08/2026

Looking forward to it 🤩

🎉✨ THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! ✨🎉

We’re getting very excited because our Artisan Food & Craft Fayre in the New Milton Hub is now only a few days away! 🎉💕

Come along and support some wonderful small businesses showcasing their beautiful products and handmade creations. 🛍️✨

There really is something for everyone… from delicious homemade cakes 🍰 and gorgeous handmade jewellery 💍… to bespoke candles 🕯️… beautiful crochet items 🧶 and so much more!

It’s the perfect opportunity to discover something a little different… meet the makers behind the businesses and perhaps find a few treats for yourself too! 💗

📅 Saturday 29th August
⏰ Doors open at 10am
📍 New Milton BH25 6DE
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🚗 Plenty of parking in the town

So grab your family and friends and come and join us for a lovely day of shopping, discovering and supporting small businesses! 🌸

We can’t wait to see you there! 🦩💕

SEE YOU SATURDAY! 🎉

18/08/2026

13/08/2026

💙 FROM SAIL TO WORK BAG 💙

This one has turned into such a practical—and rather special—bag.

Made from reclaimed white sailcloth, it features an original blue sail label on one side, along with the outline of a bold “K” from its former life at sea. The other side has been kept beautifully simple in white.

It can be carried using the blue handles or worn across the body with its detachable, adjustable strap. Inside, there’s a zipped pocket, a slip-in pocket and even a detachable matching purse for all those smaller essentials that usually disappear to the bottom of your bag. 😂

There’s also a handy slip pocket on the outside and a zip across the top to keep everything safely inside.

Perfect as a laptop bag, work bag or everyday shoulder bag—and, as always, completely one of a kind.

Available first on my website. 💙

https://www.saltsandsunshine.co.uk/product-page/upcycled-sailcloth-laptop-shoulder-bag

08/08/2026

Some projects are about much more than making a bag...
A few weeks ago, I received a message through my website from a gentleman with a very special request.
His wife had a well-loved Camel Trophy jacket that held years of memories. Rather than leaving it tucked away in a wardrobe, he wondered if I could transform it into something she could use and enjoy every day.
I was honoured to say yes.
The original jacket had so many wonderful details that deserved to stay part of the story – the Camel Trophy Guyana '92 badge, the Land Rover patch, the original zips, sleeve clips and, of course, all those fantastic pockets.
Using as much of the jacket as possible, I created a one-of-a-kind rucksack. There was even enough fabric left to make a matching crossbody bag, both lined with the brown cotton fabric the customer had chosen.
The best part?
Seeing the smile on her face when she received them.
Moments like these remind me why I love what I do. Giving treasured pieces a new purpose means the memories don't stay hidden away – they become part of everyday life once again.
Thank you for trusting me with such a special project. 💚
Would you ever turn a sentimental piece of clothing into something new?

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07/08/2026

These two bags were made from the very same reclaimed trysail — complete with its original bright yellow circles and big blue sail numbers.

Both are big, lightweight, washable and very much of the “throw everything in and GO” variety — beach towels, shopping, swimming stuff, holiday bits… you know the drill. 😂

Get yours in my Etsy-Store, Folksy-Store or on my own website, where you can also have a browse for more.

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