Rhonda’s Patches & Posies

Rhonda’s Patches & Posies Patchwork and Haberdashery Rhonda’s Barn Creations started over 30 years ago. Then in 2001, I started designing my own appliqué and craft kits and patterns.
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I just went to a craft show once a year in Toowoomba and did demonstrations, and sold handmade gifts. I sold these at the craft show and then ventured into the wholesale side of the business. Then one Sunday afternoon I thought it might be fun to open a shop for a few weeks, just to clear some excess stock I had at home. Tuesday of the same week, we opened the doors in a little shop in Oakey and n

ever looked back. That was 17 years ago. What about our Pig ? People often ask me why I use a pig for my logo. I grew up on a pig farm, used to feed them, play in the pig sheds as a child. My dad always seemed to have a piggery. When I grew up I swore I’d never, ever marry a pig farmer, so what did I do? I married a pig farmer. When were first married, I had baby pigs in the house (just as well we couldn’t afford carpets). The babies are so cute. I used to bottle feed the runts when their mums didn’t want to. They would run up to you as soon as they saw you coming with their bottle, then lay in your arms just like a baby while they drank. Then I started collecting the pretend ones. Every birthday and Christmas I get a new ‘litter of pigs’. Last count was over 250. When I first started the business, I wanted a logo that was a little different from the norm. Then one day someone suggested I use something that I really love. The choice was obvious. The pig has character, so I drew the pig sewing a patchwork quilt, my other great love. So who is Rhonda ? I have been in the craft industry for over 35 years. I started when I left school, when my parents bought a craft shop in Toowoomba. I started sewing when I was very young. Sitting on my mother’s lap, or standing behind her when she sewed. Most crafts I have taught myself from books and developed my own style. When you have a shop that stocks most crafts, you have to keep yourself well informed of all the different techniques. When my parents closed down their business, I continued to teach at different venues, designing my own patterns that I used in my classes, until opening my own business during Christmas 2003. My things I love to do the most are singing, patchwork, all manor of craft and gardening. Oh, and ride my motorbikes!

The hanging tea towels we created in craft club this morning.If you would like the pattern, head over to YouTube and see...
30/10/2024

The hanging tea towels we created in craft club this morning.
If you would like the pattern, head over to YouTube and see the tutorial on Notches sewing. Angela is the original creator/pattern maker of this project. ( make sure you like and subscribe to her channel).
Notches Sewing notches_sewing

Craft club is on again tomorrow ( Wednesday) instead of Friday this week.Our project this week is a hanging tea towel. I...
29/10/2024

Craft club is on again tomorrow ( Wednesday) instead of Friday this week.
Our project this week is a hanging tea towel.

Ingredients…
Tea towel approx 19x26 inches. ( I will have a few neutral coloured towels for purchase)
A fat quarter
Sewing thread to match fabric
Sewing machine ( I will have a couple of machines )
Free tea and coffee.
9.30 start.
(Pattern created by ) Used with permission

Tomorrow is craft club again. BYO project this week. I’m working on a project for next Friday, so watch this space. 🤩Fre...
21/10/2024

Tomorrow is craft club again. BYO project this week. I’m working on a project for next Friday, so watch this space. 🤩
Free tea and coffee.

Craft club is on Friday this week. BYO project. Free tea and coffee.. Free to come along. Starting time is 9.30am. See y...
15/10/2024

Craft club is on Friday this week.
BYO project.
Free tea and coffee.. Free to come along.
Starting time is 9.30am. See you all here.
( don’t forget new address.. Dust & Rusty, 178 Bridge street , Oakey. Opposite Black Toyota)

Craft club recommences this week at our new location…. Dusty & Rusty country Co. 178 Bridge street Oakey. ( the same bui...
08/10/2024

Craft club recommences this week at our new location…. Dusty & Rusty country Co. 178 Bridge street Oakey. ( the same building we were, 5 years ago).
No project this week, so bring along something you have been working on over the break.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all again, and maybe some new faces ☺️
9.30am start. Tea and coffee provided.

08/10/2024

Who remembers the “Nag Shack”???

Recently the Old Signage has been uncovered, so we are running with it…

So when you come into Dusty & Rusty Country Co at 178 Bridge Street Oakey you can go into the show room check out the clothing, patch work & flowers, or you can Head into “The Nag Shack” (produce & animal care section) and treat your pets and livestock.

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Brighten up your long weekend with fresh flowers - no need for a special occasion! 💐💐💐
04/10/2024

Brighten up your long weekend with fresh flowers - no need for a special occasion!

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The millennial won .... the "old nag" is back to lend a hand!
03/10/2024

The millennial won .... the "old nag" is back to lend a hand!

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” ~ Mother Teresa
01/10/2024

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”
~ Mother Teresa

All set up at Dusty & Rusty Clothing Co. Oakey, call in and say hi! 🌻🌵🌻
29/09/2024

All set up at Dusty & Rusty Clothing Co. Oakey,
call in and say hi!

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Gen X vs Millennial … who will win?
25/09/2024

Gen X vs Millennial … who will win?

Something has a hold on Rhonda … she’s trying to hold on! 🤣
24/09/2024

Something has a hold on Rhonda … she’s trying to hold on! 🤣

Did you know…?Emma grew up in a craft shop? Can anyone guess how old she was when she started teaching craft?
23/09/2024

Did you know…?

Emma grew up in a craft shop?

Can anyone guess how old she was when she started teaching craft?

5 days to go!!!!

We couldn’t keep it secret any longer - we’re too excited!

There’s still work to be done, and deliveries are arriving daily - but we will be open bright & early at 7am this Saturday!

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I'm just going to leave this here... ;)
19/09/2024

I'm just going to leave this here... ;)

This came up in my memories this morning, from 8 years ago. But I’ve been making this for a lot longer than that.
04/09/2024

This came up in my memories this morning, from 8 years ago. But I’ve been making this for a lot longer than that.

Reminder…. Craft club is Friday this week… not Wednesday. If you turn up Wednesday, you might be volunteered into cartin...
03/09/2024

Reminder…. Craft club is Friday this week… not Wednesday. If you turn up Wednesday, you might be volunteered into carting hay 😁

Another arrangement from last week.
02/09/2024

Another arrangement from last week.

Pincushions and sunflowers, wax and gum leaves. A lovely combination for any occasion.
31/08/2024

Pincushions and sunflowers, wax and gum leaves. A lovely combination for any occasion.

The first of three arrangements I made today. I just love the beautiful colours of the carnations. Taking orders now. ...
30/08/2024

The first of three arrangements I made today. I just love the beautiful colours of the carnations. Taking orders now.

Craft club is on Wednesday this week. Bring a project that you normally don’t bring to club day.Starts at 9.30am.
27/08/2024

Craft club is on Wednesday this week. Bring a project that you normally don’t bring to club day.
Starts at 9.30am.

27/08/2024
A native and sunflower sympathy arrangement from years ago. 🌻
26/08/2024

A native and sunflower sympathy arrangement from years ago. 🌻

Another Sunday memory. Made these for a big church service for our local AELC ( Lutheran Church) .
25/08/2024

Another Sunday memory. Made these for a big church service for our local AELC ( Lutheran Church) .

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152 Reen Road
Aubigny, QLD
4401

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More uniforms embroidered for Taralga Retirement Village in Jandowae. Yes - we still do custom embroidery! #embroidery #smallbusiness #nojobtoosmall #craftspace

#flashback to some of the native arrangements we have created. How blessed are we here in Australia to have so much beautiful flora! #Australia #native #florist #flowers #smallbusiness #rural #countryliving #blessed #florist

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