Friday 30 December 2022

Weekly Dispatch 30th December 2022


Hello Friday!!!

Another week of Amazing Quilts and Laundry Bags being sent off to our ADF!!

I think we can all agree, a great display of skill, imagination and creativity in the following quilts and laundry bags. 

Please enjoy!!!

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This week we dispatched 12 Quilts which takes our yearly total to 944 & our grand total to 15,179!!

We also dispatched 10 Laundry Bags which takes our yearly total to 2674 & our grand total is 32,736!!


Amy.K

Bev.L

Bev.L

Cath.H Quilted by Keryn

Colleen.S

Colleen.S

Colleen.S

Ellen.N

Ellen.N

Gayle.W

Heather.B

Jacqui.D

Jenny.R

Jenny.R

Lyn.R

Lyn.R

Pennie.T

Pennie.T

Sue.N

Sue.N

Noelene.W

Noelene.W


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Tuesday 27 December 2022

Grati-Tuesday 27th December 2022

 

Happy Tuesday Friends!

Hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas Day and 
welcome to the last Grati post for this year!  

Wishing everyone the Happiest of New Years 
for the coming weekend.

Grab a nice cool beverage, sit back, relax and 
enjoy some beautiful thank yous! 

...

Dear Abbi W,

I received the quilt and laundry bag last week and I couldn't be happier. I love the design, especially the Japanese ladies under the wisteria - it's beautiful.

It touched my heart reading your letter about your family and I wanted to write back straight away to tell you how grateful I am. I didn't know what to expect when I put those themes but it turned out better than I could have imagined so, thank you!

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas holiday and New Years :)

Warm regards,

...

Hi Sofia,

 

I am writing to send you a very big thank you for the special laundry bag that you made for me. It is my favourite Christmas gift and has come at the perfect time because I am returning to the Army in early January 2023.


I love that it has the Australian flag as well as representations of the Australian bush on the back.

 

I served in the Army Reserves for 14 years (2000-2014) and I am returning to serve full time in 2023. When I was serving, I was a rifleman and was sent to Timor-Leste and the Solomon Islands. I also did 3 months training in Malaysia.

 

I am very proud of your work, and that you choose to do the Duke of Edinburgh and create laundry bags as part of your service. I’ll be sure to use the special Laundry bag you made me, and I’m sure people will be asking me about it!

 

Have a Merry Christmas and keep up your great work, you have a special talent.

 

Kind Regards,

...

Hi Jan-Maree,


Thank you for the Aussie Hero Quilt you made for a NZ veteran. I went to his home in Sydney and personally presented it to him. With his age and declining memory, he is usually not a man of many words, but he had a big smile on his face and was admiring all the personal touches  and was very thankful.


He has had a rough time with DVA, and medical issues post service, and NZ soldiers can sometimes feel a bit left out of the loop being in Australia, so it was a very nice touch that I could present this to him to honour his service. 


Thank you,


Note from Jan-Maree - This quilt was actually made from donated blocks which were put together by the Garage girls and then it was personalised and completed by Keryn.

...

Dear Jan-Maree,


I had a fabulous time meeting you and the other quilters from Aussie Hero quilts. The whole weekend was amazing and opened my eyes to the extraordinary people who dedicate themselves to supporting those who serve. I had an amazing time at the dinner and the brunch on the Sunday. I really hope the weekend showed you how much your work means to the troops and myself. I hope you were able to meet more of the troops you have supported through your work. I am glad I was able to get so many of my troops to the brunch to support all the fantastic volunteers of AHQ. 


I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time and effort that you have put into making my extraordinary quilt. It means a lot to me that you would take the time and money to create me something that will stay with me for years. You have done a fantastic job showing the story of my career and my passions, starting as a Digger to my current role as an Officer.  Your work is outstanding and I will take it with me on all my trips and deployments. When times get hard on deployment your quilt will help me to remember why I serve and what I have to look forward to when I return.


As you know I had never heard of AHQ until you reached out. My Middle East deployment was back in 2010 before AHQ was established. I was one of those diggers that got injured and had nothing after they had cut off all my clothes during triage. It’s a traumatic experience laying on a stretcher with a group of people around you that you don’t know. After all of that you end up laying in the ward with nothing, no clothes no personal items and worst of all you don’t know anyone, it is quite a testing experience. Knowing now that troops have your quilts to bring them some comfort is amazing. 


I appreciate your letter, it was lovely to learn about you and your story along with all the achievement that you and AHQ have attained. I wish you the best in you continued efforts to support the ADF and its Sailors, Soldiers and Aviators as they serve Australia. 


Thank you for all of the work and effort you put into supporting us, I greatly appreciate it. 


Hope you have an amazing Christmas and New Year. 


Kind regards



...

Until next week keep your letters, emails and photos coming in.  

Tuesday's would be so totally boring without them!
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Monday 26 December 2022

26 December 22 Request List

 

Greetings all,

I hope you all had a lovely day yesterday.  What are you plans for today. Are you going to head out to the Boxing Day Sales or perhaps more catching up with family and friends?  I was thinking of doing a little shopping but this morning I am thinking that a nicer options might be staying home, eating left overs, answering emails and doing a little sewing. Maybe some shopping in a couple of days…

I know we have some ADF personnel competing in the Sydney to Hobart Race today… here’s wishing them Fair Winds and Following Seas… I hope they have a good one.  Best wishes from all of us




Now for the rest of our requests. 

POST BY DATE

The post by date for all Requests on this list is 30 January 2023 please, or earlier if you can manage this.  If you cannot make that date, please let me know. Do reach out if you have any timing issues and we’ll resolve one way or the other. In fact, if you are going to be late posting it please let me know BEFORE you post it.  Also, if this time frame is too tight for you, there are options, just email me to discuss, thank you.     

Request Information 

When selecting a request, remember, you do not have to include everything they have asked for. Footy quilts do not need to have the logo or even the team’s name. Using the team colours is all that is required. Simple is perfectly acceptable.  A number of these requests have given you favourite colours as well as footy teams or other hobbies and interests. It is fine to make a quilt using their favourite colours and include only one of their interests.  It is fine to keep it simple.  

If there is more than one request on this list that you would be happy to do I suggest that you send me a list of requests and tell me how many you want to be allocated….i.e. one of the following please….  There are always a few requests that everyone wants to do (and I can never pick them) so if the first one you ask for is taken then I can allocate another from your list if I have a list.  

Any queries you might have, please don’t hesitate to contact via the AHQ email as per usual with any queries and we will assist you from there.  We may not know the answer, but it will be our pleasure to research and get back to you.    

A reminder, when you are ready to post the quilt or laundry bag you’ve created, please use the PMKEYS number given you in any correspondence with the admin team.  This helps the volunteer admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc.  The PMKEYS number is included in the address details we supply for your recipient e.g.  the 7-digit number in bold below.  

CPL Wanda Quilt 8765432 

TG 3456 

AFPO XX 

ADF 

Sydney NSW 2890 

Also, please use the Aussie Heroes PO Box address on your parcel in the event the parcel is Returned to Sender -  the PO Box is a safe place in the event of  any mishaps with postage.  

Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags) 

PO Box 248,

Cherrybrook, NSW 2126  

Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed quilt or laundry bag to email to AHQ with the name and PMKEYS of the recipient and we can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and add to the tally of quilts and laundry bags sent off to the troops.  I personally love viewing the photos of those projects dispatched – so inspiring.  

If you are using a AHQ supplied prepaid satchel please kindly use the AHQ address for the return address– also for your own packaging – if a parcel is Returned to Sender it is likely we can expedite its journey to the recipient from Sydney.    

Please also please hold on to the Tracking number (the pink sticker that you should remove before posting – we’ve experienced mail delays lately (haven’t we all?) and having the Tracking number is very reassuring to keep an eye on the parcel’s progress in arriving at its destination.  

Don’t forget, if you look at today’s Request List and need help choosing, please feel free to get in touch to discuss, we will be ready to reply and offer guidance by email. Our goal is to help you find a request that you will be comfortable with doing. If you need a crest etc we may be able to post embroideries / printed fabric images or email some of these to you.  

Helpful info may be gleaned here  http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2019/07/information-post-for-those-that-sew-for.html    I look forward to seeing the photos of completed quilts and LBs when they are ready to post off.  

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE copy the ENTIRE line if you wish to nominate for a quilt or laundry bag.   

For example…. 

Marvel Theme. Ironman     M       LB      1  

This is really important to make sure that neither you nor I copy the wrong number which could lead to me giving you the wrong details for specific request.  If you find it hard to copy and paste, please copy the line out as above.  

Decoding The Columns 

The first column is the theme or preferences requested. 

The second column indicates the gender of the recipient. 

The third column is as follows. 

B=both quilt and laundry bag (feel free to nominate to JUST do the laundry bag if you wish) 

Q= just a quilt 

LB = just a laundry bag 

F= female 

M= male 

Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions....Just email friendsofahq@gmail.com  

Looking forward to seeing what you want to make this week. Happy stitching! 

Cheers, 

Jan-Maree

P.P.S.  Don't forget to check out AHQ on the Blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter 


RAN crest and love travelling. I have a dog (Shiba Inu) called Asumi and cat called Salem. Photos are avbl.  I am from Queensland. My favourite colour is Blue, I studied law, I love gardening and space. I also love Japanese stuff. I know this is a lot to include so please pick whatever you can for my laundry bag.

M

LB

1

RAN crest and love travelling. I have a dog (Shiba Inu) called and cat. I am from Queensland. My favourite colour is Blue, I studied law, I love gardening and space ( space ships, satellites, planets, SpaceX).

M

Q

2

Coffee and fitness (weights/workout related). Australian/Australian flag either Green and Gold, or Flag colours (blue, red and white).

M

B

3

Rising Sun with personal details, Royal Australian Engineer Badge
1st Field Squadron
Served 25 May 1966 - 04 May 1967
Vietnam Vet
(We can provide the badges and crests)

M

Q

4

"Keyboard warrior". Computers, computer accessories (such as keyboard, mouse, etc) and military equipment (guns, bullets, tanks?). Black background with blue? Grey? Whatever's easiest!

M

B

5

RAAF crest, Air Force, Rugby League, Brisbane Broncos, Nature, Camping, Green, Blue, Orange. (we can provide the RAAF crest)

M

Q

6

Blue, Walking, Yoga, Gardening, brown Mini Cavoodle called Simba

F

Q

7

Blue and Green
RAAF crest, Air Force, Family, Running, Travel, Camping and Golf
Pet Dog that is a Spoodle named Bear.
RAAF crest (we can provide the RAAF crest)

M

Q

8

Rugby League (Canberra Raiders and QLD Marroons)

M

Q

9

Green / Miniature dachshunds  + submariners dolphins (We can supply the dolphins)

M

Q

10

For the quilt I would like the RASigs tactical flag.
White on top half, Royal blue on the bottom half with a  red lightning bolt diagonally from top left to bottom right.

M

Q

11

Red and Black, lifting weights, playing video games, drinking beers.

M

Q

12

Marvel/Avengers, Frozen, Dragon Ball Z

M

Q

13

Green, Blue, Yellow. Liverpool Football Club, Fav sports to play included Golf, Volleyball and Soccer

M

Q

14

The Simpsons

M

Q

15

RAN crest, black and Red
Fish Aquariums, playing chess (we can provide the RAN crest)

M

Q

16

RAN crest, Green / Blue
Basketball, Running,  New York Knicks (basketball), Western Bulldogs (Aussie Rules), Arsenal (Soccer), NY Yankees (baseball)
(We can provide the RAN crest)

M

Q

17

Cronulla Sharks, Miniature Daschunds, Beach

F

Q

18

Batman Joker, Darth Vader Luke Skywalker

M

Q

19

original Ben 10 or NBA LA clippers themed

M

Q

20

Motorbikes, Sports Cars, Japan

M

Q

21

Tiger/Whale Sharks, XXXX Gold beer, labradors

F

Q

22

dogs (cavaliers) green, roses, sunflowers, one piece (anime)

F

Q

23

Rhinos, Surfing (pastel blue or pastel pink)

M

Q

24

Australian Wallabies (Rugby Union) & Victoria Bitter Stubbies

M

Q

25

Red, Adventure Dirt Motorcycles, 4WD Adventure, Dakar Rally

M

Q

26

Star Wars, Rick and Morty, Black Labradors, Black Mini Schnauzer

M

Q

27

NRL Cowboys, Red cattle dog, Rick and Morty, Adventure time, Katana (Sword). F1

M

B

28

RAEME badge with personal details
17th Construction Squadron Workshop
Served 26 Nov 1970 - 21 Oct 1971
Vietnam Vet
(We can provide the badges and crests)

M

Q

29

One Piece TV Show, St George, Metal Music, "FFG 06"

M

B

30

Anime, Traditonal Japananese art

M

Q

31

Legend of Zelda, The Avengers

M

Q

32

NRL Melbourne Storm, Gym, Chef

M

Q

33

Blue, black, white, NRL Sharks, motorcross, fishing

M

Q

34

Rotweillers, surfing, VBs

M

Q

35

camping, farming, sailor jerry, even some beach themes. 

F

Q

36

Surfing, Kitesurfing, Yacht, Blue/Grey

M

Q

37

Western Bulldogs (AFL)/ Golden Retrievers

F

Q

38

South Sydney Rabbitohs, Batman, Las Vegas Raiders

M

Q

39

Blues, green, yellow, Travel and Family

M

Q

40

Blue / Red / White, sharks, submarines (perhaps a silhouette), black labradors

F

Q

41

Navy Blue/Green, HMAS Hobart themed, Missile silhouettes, space, pirates, Beers. (we can provide the Hobart Crest and the silhouette for the Missile)

M

Q

42

Blue/Orange colour scheme, Destroyers, Motorsport, Fast Jets (We can providd the sillhouettes to work from for applique)

M

Q

43

Brumbies Rugby Union, Submarines, Ships, Navy theme, Whiskey, RAN crest, Submariners Dolphins (we can provide the RAN crest, submariner's dolphins and a silhouette of a submarine)

M

B

44

Southeast Asia / Northeast Asia theme, missiles, destroyers, AEGIS logo (we can provide the logo)

M

Q

45

HMAS Hobart "GREEN GHOST" theme, Missiles, Electrical, propeller  (We can provide the RAN and HMAS Hobart Crest and silhouettes of propellor and missiles for applique)

M

Q

46

Yellow, Blue and Grey, Aegis Shield, Naval Missiles, Destroyers (We can provide the Aegis Shield)

M

LB

47

HMAS Hobart "GREEN GHOST" theme, Missiles, Dive Helmet, Helicopters (We can provide the HMAS hobart Crest, and an embroidered Dive Helmet plus silhouettes of missiles and a helicopter for applique if required)

M

Q

48

silhouette of a Submarine and if possible a Torpedo, Cats, Beer (For info I love James Squire and VB )
(We can provide the silhouette of the submarine, torpedo for applique if required)

M

Q

49

red panda, 4wding, blue & green

M

LB

50

Rainbow, Dungeons and Dragons/Fantasy Monsters

M

Q

51

Souths Sydney Rabbitohs with green and red and white to go with the colours and the rabbit logo on the front

M

Q

52

HMAS Hobart, Star wars LEGO (We can supply HMAS Hobart crest)

M

Q

53

Chicago Bulls (NBA), Michael Jordan, West End draught

M

B

54

Indo Mie Mi Goreng noodles, matcha, pour-over coffee, ramen, sushi, Kanye West, surname in comic sans font

M

B

55

Surf, Palm Trees

M

Q

56

Blue/green/red, Surf/Beach, wine, electronics, Naval weapons (missile silhouettes) We can provide the Missile silhouettes to work from for applique

M

Q

57

simpsons, black

M

Q

58

Melbourne Storm, 2 names on it 

M

B

59

XXXX (beer) Naruto Shippudon, Ice cube(rapper), easy e(rapper), tupac (rapper), Biggie smalls(rapper), 

M

B

60

adventure time cartoon,rick and morty cartoon

M

B

61

Dark purple and Dark green, japanese culture, weight lifting, beach, anime, pokemon, fire

M

B

62

Yellow and Black, Cyberpunk 2077 theme

M

Q

63

Blue, Rugby Union, Wallabies, Star Wars, Tattoos

M

LB

64

Anime - Demon Slayer (there is a great silhouette you could use for this one)

M

LB

65

Cronulla Sharks - NRL Rugby League.

M

LB

66

Isuzu Dmax vehicle.

M

LB

67

Kiss (the band).

M

LB

68

Canterbury Bulldogs - NRL Rugby League.

M

LB

69

PNG influences and the red, black, white, and yellow colouring as per their flag, perhaps the bird of paradise as per their flag

M

Q

70

Music, family, bushwalking, purples, blue, pink

M

B

71

Staffy dogs and pineapples. With some military aspects like Lest we Forget, RAAF crest (we can provide the crest)

F

B

72

Navy blue, tuquoise, black, silver, red.    Tennis, surfing, sports cars, super hornets

M

Q

73

Cowboys (NRL),

M

Q

74

Blue, Sports

M

Q

75

love Gardening especially with Australian Natives, Love Line Dancing & Listening to Country Music, Love all the bright colours, pink, yellow, blue, purple, green - everything - don’t like silver or black

F

B

76

Top Gun, Top Gun maverick, F14, F18

M

Q

77