The Seaside Sew

Happy New Years Eve lovely ones… Here’s my #topnine2022 and it’s no surprise to see which posts were the most popular….. Our dear little grandson, Archie, came into the world, now six months old already! He’s such a sweet natured little boy and oh my, those beautiful long Summer days… what a blessing they were. I don’t know about you guys but I’m still in Chrimbo limbo mode but I’m hoping this post will keep my algorithm happy! I’m also taking part in @britishcrafthouse January challenge to kick start my sluggish brain into some action 😬🙈🤭…. So have a good one my darlings and wishing you all an absolutely glorious 2023 full of health, happiness and an abundance of truly wonderful memories. Much love, Jo x (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1f8AwsYQN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Tuesday lovely ones…. Just popping by to thank you so much for the lovely comments on the cashmere hotties and the Wrist warmers…. I’m now offering a gorgeous little discount code until the end of the month! Use COSY20 at checkout on both these and the Wrist-warmers and let me get you cosy in colourful, fun, cashmere. Today I’m in the cabin making wee gnome decorations for next weeks craft Fayre… Will you be coming to see me? Lots of loveliness, Jo x #cosyhome #cosynights #cosycashmere #recycledmaterials #recycledcashmere #theseasidesew #thebritishcrafthouse (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj2MUwLMQmk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hello everyone, Good morning to you, is everyone ok? Things are feeling a bit meh right now and like other small business’ I’m desperately trying to keep positive and get making for this Christmas season… If you saw my reel earlier this week, you’ll see that I had a mahoosive pile of cashmere scraps to trim down into neat pieces of loveliness… So here they are, all ready to be transformed and loved once more…. I’m hoping you’ll like what I’ll come up with. Have a wonderful weekend, Much love, Jo x (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjchC6fMb2L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Little treats in denim and leather… It’s always fun when you order those little extras to match your custom bag. The cutest little specs case and a coin purse to make you smile… simple, rustic and just plain gorgeous! Happy hump day lovely ones, Love Jo x (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChWfGxKswvA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Just popping some colour into your bank holiday Monday…. I absolutely love creating these hobo bags it’s just joyous and quite therapeutic placing the pieces together, I love that each one is completely unique too. So my shop is now closed for a few weeks while I get some R@R …. I’m still busy sewing though 😜… getting things ready for the @sparkleloveshandmade event on Thursday. What are you guys up to today? Nice stuff planned? Have an amazing day, Much love, Jo x #theseasidesew #hobobag #leatherbag #usingupmyscraps #ecofriendly #mysmallbusiness #colourpopcollection #slouchbag #bagsofinstagram #bagmakersofinstagram #bagdesigner #tbch #thebritishcrafthouse #recycled #zerowasteshopping #uniquebags #bagswithattitude #bagswithsoul #hippiestyle #hippiegirl #bohostyle (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdC35IMsend/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I just want to say a mahooosive, massive thank you for your continued support and lovely orders in these very tough times. It really is so appreciated and I just need to let you know that I never take an order for granted, everyone that pings through is extremely lovely and I’m always grateful and do a cheeky punch the air! 😇 Here’s the last of Aprils orders heading off next week and now I’m concentrating on the Union Jack clutches which go live on Thursday for @sparkleloveshandmade event. A busy bank holiday weekend for me sewing but will be ready to chill and switch on holiday mode next week. Have an awesome day everyone, Much love, Jo x (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdATL7FsLKM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s only two weeks now until the Bring out the bunting event with @sparkleloveshandmade and here’s the other bag I’ve designed for you and there’s only one available for the event… What do you think? Will you be making a grab for it? Happy Friday folks, just loving all this sunshine…. Much loveliness, Jo x #theseasidesew #myoriginaldesigns #sparkleloveshandmade #makersmovement #redwhiteandroyalblue #leathertrim #usingupmyscraps #libertyfabric #bagdesign #bagsbagsbags #tbch #thebritishcrafthouse #crossbodybags #smallbusinessuk #smallbags #quirkybags #bagsforfun #hampshirebusiness #cutebags #bagswithattitude (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcpIoNtstSn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Are you ready for the next @sparkleloveshandmade event! May 5th … go on! Bring out the bunting! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcoCjousYF0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s such a pretty day today! The sun is shining and it’s simply glorious…. Have a wonderful Saturday everyone x (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcH6BfgKWTE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Mothers Day to you guys! Wishing my beautiful Mum and all you gorgeous Mamas the loveliest day indeed. My favourite time of the year, the clocks have sprung forward, lots of light and everything is starting to bloom….🌸 Also, I just wanted to congratulate my fellow sparklers over @sparkleloveshandmade for raising over 5k for their Ukraine charity event…. I mean come on! That is pretty remarkable! Absolutely adore my purchases including my sunflowers from the gorgeous Michelle over @michellecorbindesign So, the weather is looking totally gorgeous for today, my Victoria sponge cake is made, the bbq food is prepared, so just to crack open the fizz and enjoy a lovely day in the garden. Have a wonderful day everyone! Much love, Jo x (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbmO1f-snx9/?utm_medium=tumblr

Yah it’s #internationalwomensday so sending love to all the beautiful women in my real and virtual life! I feel extremely fortunate to have such strong, kind and hugely supportive women in my life. Top of the list? My beautiful Immy, my Mum, my Sister, Cuzzy and my Neice! Wishing you a gorgeous evening, Much love, Jo x (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca2wzK0syvQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Soooo …. Here’s my professional mug shot from last weeks #sbsevent2022! Not sure how I feel about looking at my older self, especially when in my heart I’m still 25, who else feels like this? 🤔🤦‍♀️😉 So I’ve gone for the big smile and I did have a hair cut which I’m still growing into and might have to grow it back out again 😂😂😂 Any way … there we go…. Wishing you a fabulous evening lovely ones! #mugshotmonday #sbsevents #thisisme #heresme #imthemaker #sparkleloveshandmade #imthedesigner #tbch #teamtbch #happymonday #mondayselfie (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaiJRI-Mv76/?utm_medium=tumblr

Golly jeepers and just like that it’s the last day of February and it’s my dear Papas birthday today too! I’m busy designing some new stuff and one off pieces for this Saturdays Spring Craft Fayre in Denmead….. Here’s one of the bags, a beautiful leather scrap slouch bag with its funky lining, which will be finished off today! Gotta love a curvy bottom eh? 🍑 Have a gorgeous day, Much love, Jo x #thch #teamtbch #alwaysdesigning #newdesigns #bagineer #theseasidesew #leatherbaghandmade #nowastebusiness #nowastefashion #fashionover40 #bagsforwomen (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cag0TqfssTL/?utm_medium=tumblr

𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕪 𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕤..... So I’ve been in Birmingham for two days for the annual Small Business Sunday event and it was joyous to meet up with special people and make new friends! Another very happy and motivational experience and my cheekbones actually hurt from smiling soooooo much! Love the new people I've met, simply joyous and again very proud I made the cut back in 2017.... Happy Dayzzzz Wishing you a gorgeous and A͜͡W͜͡E͜͡S͜͡O͜͡M͜͡E͜͡ weekend! Much love, Jo xxx #sbsevent2022 #theopaphitis #sbswinners (at The ICC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CabyizTM5b8/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hello lovelies, I’ve been so busy this week trying to get orders out that so haven’t posted much! Honestly getting that tummy bug really set me back then of course away for the weekend.. it’s been mad 🤪but I’m so super grateful for your orders and love for this design. Today I’m off to Birmingham for the annual SBS winners event and this year there are now quite a few of us meeting up, so super excited! Wishing you all a marvellous Thursday! Much love, Jo x (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaWjqNnM7Ob/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hello lovelies, I’ve been so busy this week trying to get orders out that so haven’t posted much! Honestly getting that tummy bug really set me back then of course away for the weekend.. it’s been mad 🤪but I’m so super grateful for your orders and love for this design. Today I’m off to Birmingham for the annual SBS winners event and this year there are now quite a few of us meeting up, so super excited! Wishing you all a marvellous Thursday! Much love, Jo x (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaWjX0fstAI/?utm_medium=tumblr

Here we are on a Monday evening and I’m sat in Charles de Gaulle airport waiting for the ride back to London….. 🇫🇷✈️✈️✈️🇬🇧 Here’s some of my highlights of the weekend, we managed to do loads, including riding to the summit of the Eiffel Tower, visited The Palace of Versailles, ate dinner in The Latin Quarter, visited the Sacre Coeur and the wonderful Montmartre, walked The Seine….. many times 🤪saw the Louvre… and today a really cool projection art exhibition of Cezane! My poor, tired feet can’t wait to be sat down tomorrow while I work away in the cabin! See you soon… Much love, Jo x #theseasidesew #jo_melton_photography #parisfrance🇫🇷 #weekendinparis #citybreak #citybreakinparis🗼 #alwaystakingpictures #alwaystakingpics (at Château de Versailles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaQA_MXsk07/?utm_medium=tumblr