Hi all
I know that sometimes we read the requests and wonder what they represent to the recipient. Sometimes the meanings are so obvious but sometimes we look at the requests and just wonder why?
Well, here is a great explanation of one of our recent requests.
Horses vs Racoons playing AFL
So why the request? Well AFL is my home, I knew I wanted it to be designed around that as the main theme - but the animals, well it may seem random, but I chose those two specifically for what they represent to me. The horse is this strong animal, it is ever so reliable in practically any situation - it's freeing like the wild ones in the countryside, but serviceable like police horses! The raccoons represent a beautiful misunderstood animal, just living amongst us, never receiving their flowers or recognition - just working hard to survive and being ever so resilient. Together these two to me help represent what it's like to serve in the military.
I can see some of you looking at this and being daunted by the amount of work involved. This is an example of the thought behind the request. Many more simple requests have a lot of meaning behind the preferences. This is a very clever and creative way to interpret the request and is typical of the requests Lyn just loves to take on.
PRIORITIES
Requests number 2 - 17 are on deployment. So obviously we would like to get these requests completed. It would be good to get these done and to their recipients.
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please
let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 5 May 26 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 but please include at least
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 name given you in any
correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin
team keep a track of what’s been sent etc.
CPL Wanda Quilt
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 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 an 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
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Defence Community Dog Stay Mats |
1 |
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Operation Mazurka, 2026, Egypt, pyramids, sandy
colour theme, Aussie Flag, Red kangaroo emblem |
M |
Q |
2 |
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Green, ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if
you can fit in the Sydney Roosters, that would be awesome. If you could include the on the quilt - RSM
AUSCON - Rotation 59A OP MAZURKA 2026 |
M |
Q |
3 |
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Dark Blue, AFL (Port Adelaide), Cavalry Light
horseman, Australia |
M |
Q |
4 |
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Tri Service Themed (Navy/Army/RAAF), include
submarines, tanks & jets. |
M |
Q |
5 |
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Air Force themed. Blues and blacks with hints of
red. Text Surname plus MFO EGYPT 2026 |
M |
Q |
6 |
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1 RAR/Infantry/ Skippy badge/Army/ ANZAC Themed
quilt |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Green, ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if
you can fit in the Sydney Roosters, that would be awesome. If you could include the on the quilt - RSM
AUSCON - Rotation 59A OP MAZURKA 2026 |
M |
Q |
8 |
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Air Force themed. Blues and blacks with hints of
red. With deployment details. |
M |
Q |
9 |
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Army Aviation theme(helicopters)/ANZAC
theme/Egypt |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Blue -Horses, CrossFit, Dog (Black, Shephard),
Mountain climbing and biking, running, beach, sky diving |
M |
Q |
11 |
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Army Themed in earthy tones. |
M |
Q |
12 |
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Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
13 |
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RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
14 |
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Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
15 |
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RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
RAN crest (small) |
M |
Q |
17 |
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RAAF crest with service details |
F |
B |
18 |
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Nuclear Symbol |
M |
Q |
19 |
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Cartoon like pictures of Frozen and Shrek |
M |
B |
20 |
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Anything Red Bull |
M |
Q |
21 |
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Black background with grey submarine silhouette |
M |
Q |
22 |
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Gym and Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Lionel Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for
Inter Miami CF) and |
M |
Q |
24 |
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XBOX game theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber
punk/Grand Theft Auto |
F |
Q |
25 |
|
Military Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
26 |
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Optimus Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
27 |
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Physical Training Instructor |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA
artist in a ballerina concert. |
M |
Q |
29 |
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Tanks through the ages |
M |
Q |
30 |
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Surf's up the movie themed |
M |
Q |
31 |
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Greek Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
32 |
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Legend of Zelda, |
F |
Q |
33 |
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Dragon Ball Z |
M |
Q |
34 |
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RAN Crest, HMAS Brisbane/Navy theme |
M |
Q |
35 |
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Liverpool FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King
Kenny) |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and
body building in general |
M |
Q |
37 |
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Star Trek Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Melbourne Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
39 |
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Transformers |
M |
Q |
40 |
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Goat with explosions |
M |
Q |
41 |
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Hydrographer/Survey, |
M |
B |
42 |
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Running (Road and Trail), |
M |
Q |
43 |
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Video games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple |
M |
LB |
44 |
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Ocean colours. |
M |
B |
45 |
|
Blue and White colours |
M |
B |
46 |
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4WD, |
M |
Q |
47 |
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Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Cobra Kai (American Karate drama TV show) |
M |
LB |
49 |
|
The Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite),
PlayStation, 4WDing. |
M |
LB |
50 |
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Retro Arcade |
M |
LB |
51 |
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King Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game
'Kirby') |
M |
LB |
52 |
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Rapper 50 cent |
M |
LB |
53 |
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Doom Eternal Theme (video game) |
M |
LB |
54 |
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Wolverine |
M |
LB |
55 |
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One Piece, Zoro vs King battle |
M |
LB |
56 |
|
Queensland Maroons themed |
M |
Q |
57 |
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Kookaburras and mines |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Navy themed, with ships and crests from |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Rising Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Navy Crest, |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Traditional/neo-traditional tattoo designs |
M |
Q |
62 |
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RAN Crest with service details |
M |
B |
63 |
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Interests are Bicycles, |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Essendon (AFL) |
M |
Q |
65 |
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Blink 182 American Rock Band |
M |
LB |
66 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
67 |
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Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
RAAF Crest with details |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
RAAF Crest |
F |
Q |
70 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
RAAF crest |
M |
B |
74 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
75 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
RAAF Crest with service information |
F |
Q |
78 |
|
Navy Crest |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Navy Crest |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
Running |
F |
Q |
81 |
|
Navy Crest |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
RAN crest |
F |
Q |
83 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
86 |
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Hobbies & Interests: |
M |
B |
87 |
|
Rising Sun |
F |
Q |
88 |
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RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Nursing officer Served 2007 - 2022 |
F |
Q |
90 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
91 |
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Passions are- |
F |
Q |
92 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
93 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
94 |
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Rising Sun with member and grandfathers’ details |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
Navy Crest with service details |
F |
Q |
96 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
97 |
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Naval/mariner style tattoos - |
F |
Q |
98 |
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Navy Crest |
M |
Q |
99 |
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Rising Sun |
F |
Q |
100 |
