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Rhonda’s Patches & Posies

Name: Rhonda’s Patches & Posies
Address: 152 Reen Road, Aubigny, QLD, 4401, AU
Telephone: +61428483218
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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!

03/09/2024

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

02/09/2024

Another arrangement from last week.

31/08/2024

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

30/08/2024

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

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

26/08/2024

A native and sunflower sympathy arrangement from years ago. 🌻

25/08/2024

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

22/08/2024

Don’t forget, we have craft club on again tomorrow. We are working on some of our unfinished projects. 9.30am start. ☺️

21/08/2024

A box arrangement I put together a few years ago.

20/08/2024

Craft club this week is on Wednesday and Friday. 9.30am start.
This week we will be working on our unfinished projects.
Looking forward to seeing you all again. ☺️

19/08/2024

Funeral sheaths from a few weeks ago, to honour a beautiful lady, mum, grandmother ❤️

16/08/2024

Beautiful lilys feature in this arrangement.

13/08/2024

No craft tomorrow… it’s just a tad wet out here. We might hold a Wednesday and Friday club next week… watch this space. 😊

08/08/2024

Hi… so sorry for the late notice… but I’m going to have to cancel craft club. 😞
See you next Wednesday.

06/08/2024

Just a reminder that craft club on Friday this week, NOT tomorrow. We will be making the box bags with hidden raw edges for anyone who would like to have a go.
9.30am start.

31/07/2024

Today’s project. We will repeat this one next Friday club day. Lots of fun and heaps of possibilities with this bag.

30/07/2024

Tomorrow at craft club, some of us will be trying out some box bag patterns.
9.30am start. Free tea and coffee. BYO morning tea to share (optional).

Photo for attention.

23/07/2024

Just a reminder… craft club is Friday this week…NOT today 🥰 have a great day!

21/07/2024

Craft craft will be held on Friday this week instead of Wednesday. We will trial this for a few weeks… alternating Wednesday and Friday, as per requests.
We will be making our clamshell pouch again. 9.30am start.
See you Friday ☺️

16/07/2024

It’s been very windy and cold out here today. Same is predicted for tomorrow. You are welcome to come out for craft club, but please, don’t feel obligated to come out. We can do the project another day.

15/07/2024

Craft club is on again this Wednesday. This week’s project is a clamshell pouch. If you would like to make one of these with us, you will need 2 x fat quarters, light iron on pellon and a zip. ( the last photo is just a sample of what can be made)
9.30am start with a shared morning tea. Tea and coffee provided.

12/07/2024

It's about to get busy at the shed 😍

09/07/2024

Hi everyone… craft club resumes tomorrow. 9.30 am start. BYO projects.
Please don’t arrive early as I won’t be here… I have a flower delivery first thing.
Thank you.

19/06/2024

A small arrangement made off site this morning (made at my dads and his wife’s place…. Even used some of dads fern)… and delivered to the base hospital.
I hope these bright colours cheer up the recipient and I wish you a speedy recovery.

18/06/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no craft club this week. See you all after school holiday break.

12/06/2024

Expressions of interest…… I have have a few requests for another craft club day. Friday is the popular day for this. Who would be interested in coming along? Weekly or fortnight?
Please comment your thoughts. ☺️

12/06/2024

Our mug rugs that we created this morning at craft club.

10/06/2024

Craft club is on again this Wednesday. I’ve created a mug rug with pocket for those of you who would like to join us in making this project. Or just bring along your current UFO.
Materials needed…
Scraps of fabric, batting ( at least 8x10 inches), backing fabric ( 10x12inches) scissors, pins, wonder clips, sewing thread, sewing machine, walking foot ( if you have it). Scrap of iron-on interfacing.
We start at 9.30am.

Address

152 Reen Road
Aubigny, QLD
4401

Telephone

+61428483218

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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