Greetings all,
This is Alma, one of the guests who attended our Volunteers’ Gathering on Friday night and our Annual Thank You Dinner on Saturday night. It is Sunday night as I finish preparing the Request List and I will be like Alma as soon as I finish because I am sooooo tired.
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I certainly enjoyed myself but it is going to take me a couple of days (at least) to catch up. This coming week I will needing some time to catch up but you should start seeing some blog posts once people get home and have time to write them.
Before we move on to the requests, I just wanted to reinforce that it is absolutely fine to reply to your recipients if you receive an email. I regularly receive emails from recipients asking if their email to their volunteer has been requested. Hope this clears up any misconceptions.
Also, please do remember to pass on any thank you messages so that they can be shared (if appropriate) and also so that we can record the quilts and bags as received. Additionally we are trying to keep track of thank you messages so we need to know when you receive one. Thank you.
PRIORITY REQUESTS
Request numbers 1-21 inclusive have been on our
list for quite a while and I would
really love them to get some quilty love sooner than later so they experience
the morale boost of an Aussie Hero parcel like their mates whose quilts have
already arrived. Also requests 22-46 are also folk on deployment. These
requests have only just been received which is why I am giving 1-21 priority.
Hope you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 2
December 24 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 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 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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Army Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
1 |
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Navy Crest, |
M |
Q |
2 |
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Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class Patrol Boat silhouette with a
sunset behind it with TSE Rotation 114 at the top and OP RESOLUTE at the
bottom |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Brisbane Broncos themed |
M |
Q |
4 |
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Green/black Colour scheme |
M |
Q |
5 |
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St George Illawarra Dragons NRL Team, including three different logos
if possible |
M |
Q |
6 |
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Star Wars logo and and Ferrari F1 Team logo please |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Brisbane Broncos, Tooheys New, Bull Terriers |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Red Bull Ampol Racing Team (Supercars) |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
Parramatta Eels/ NRL |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Sydney Roosters NRL in Blue |
M |
Q |
11 |
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Sydney Roosters NRL |
M |
Q |
12 |
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RAN crest, |
M |
Q |
13 |
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1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security. (I can send you the badge and also four
photos depicting security guards on duty) |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Helldivers 2 Malevelon Creek |
M |
B |
15 |
|
Richmond Tigers AFL Theme |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Navy Themed with AFL Port Adelaide Power and something to represent my
3 children (2 girls and a boy) We can
provide the RAN crest . |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Roblox (video virtual universe game), Among Us (online game) themed
with kittens |
M |
B |
18 |
|
Broncos NRL, Maroon and yellow |
M |
B |
19 |
|
RAN crest, white ensign, |
F |
Q |
20 |
|
Rising Sun, RAAF crest, |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
South Sydney Rabbitohs logo in front of Egyptian Pyramids. Nickname if
allowed |
M |
LB |
22 |
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Pink, flowers, sausage dog, bright and pretty |
F |
LB |
23 |
|
Egyptian pyramid sunset theme with Egyptian style border with
Rising Sun with OP Mazruka
Aug24-Feb25, Egyptian, Israeli, and Australian/Samoan Flags, MFO logo and
Christian Cross. |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Green, garden themed (with florals), runner ducks |
F |
LB |
24 |
|
Desert Theme, Navy |
M |
LB |
25 |
|
Army and Navy Theme, Operation Manitou, Royal Australian Corps of
Signals, Bahrain Flag |
M |
LB |
26 |
|
Army/Navy, Desert/Water, guns, and missiles |
M |
LB |
27 |
|
Coastal/Beach themed. Light blues, greens, and white. |
M |
LB |
28 |
|
Navy Crest, Desert/Middle east theme (sunset with buildings/camels
etc),Bahrain flag |
M |
LB |
29 |
|
Pastel colours, flowers, Taylor Swift, Harry Potter, Scrap Booking,
Reading, Dancing, Op Manitou, Bahrain Flag |
F |
LB |
30 |
|
Beach Theme |
M |
LB |
31 |
|
Navy themed, Operation Manitou, Bahrain Flag |
M |
LB |
32 |
|
Rising Sun with text OP Manitou 2024-2025, Army themed, Royal
Australian Medical Corps, Bahrain Flag |
F |
Q |
33 |
|
Green, garden themed (with florals), runner ducks |
F |
Q |
35 |
|
Desert Theme, Navy |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Army and Navy Theme, Operation Manitou, Royal Australian Corps of
Signals, Bahrain Flag |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Army/Navy, Desert/Water, guns, and missiles |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Greyhound (dog) |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Australian Birds |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Coastal/Beach themed. Light blues, greens, and white. |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Navy Crest, Desert/Middle east theme (sunset with buildings/camels
etc),Bahrain flag |
M |
B |
42 |
|
Pastel colours, flowers, Taylor Swift, Harry Potter, Scrap Booking,
Reading, Dancing, Op Manitou, Bahrain Flag |
F |
Q |
43 |
|
Beach Theme |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Navy themed, Operation Manitou, Bahrain Flag |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Ocean, sailing, sunset (burnt orange);
small Bahrain and RAN White Ensign flags |
F |
Q |
46 |
|
Piston Powered Propeller Aeroplanes. (1900's-1980's) |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Melbourne Demons (AFL) Themed |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Great Northern Brewing Company themed |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Country music theme with first name on the bottom |
F |
Q |
50 |
|
Dive theme with Roosters NRL team and word Rabbit on the bottom |
M |
B |
51 |
|
Anime themed (Berserk for reference) |
M |
B |
52 |
|
Maritime Themed with HMAS Choules Crest |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Brisbane Broncos Rugby Theme, Broncos Maroon and Yellow |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
The Rock Dwayne Johnson |
M |
B |
55 |
|
Carlton Draught beer |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
XXXX Gold Quilt and Laundry Bag with nickname embroidered on both
bottom left corner. |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Navy anchor symbol with name Nickname at bottom |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Food and Vegetables, Mexican food, NRL Cowboys, surname at the bottom |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Ocean Blue/Nautical Themed with a hint of purple, and crossed engine
pistons. |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Legend of Zelda (Japanese computer game) theme Green and gold colour
scheme. |
M |
B |
61 |
|
Horror Movie themed - Freddy, IT, Chucky etc - Blacks and Reds |
M |
B |
62 |
|
Marvel superheroes or Port Power themed |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
NRL Wests Tigers themed quilt with
nickname written at the bottom. |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Traditional Sailor Tattoo themed quilt |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Pokemon Ball. |
M |
LB |
66 |
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Blue Race cars |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Sindorei banner / Sindorei crest (from World of Warcraft video game) |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Australian/Ukraine/Finland Flags, Ukraine trident, Writing: "OP
KUDU Rot VIII 2024", Medical theme with medical hat badge |
F |
Q |
69 |
|
Rising Sun, Lazy E patch |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
Rising Sun, Artillery (RAA) badge |
M |
B |
71 |
|
Bright Green, Yellow, Orange and Purple |
F |
Q |
72 |
|
Dark Navy Blue |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Navy themed - we can provide
the RAN crest. |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Royal Australian Engineer Theme. Hot wheels Monster Trucks and Planes.
Name in text |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Australian Intelligence Corps theme. Mermaids, Flowers, Unicorns. Name
- XXXXX We can provide the Intell
Corps badge |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
Army Theme, Flowers - we can provide the Rising Sun |
F |
Q |
78 |
|
Australian Infantry Corps, |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Flags - Australia / Finland /
Ukraine / Scotland |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
RAAF Crest, RAAF Theme/ Medical / Snoopy |
F |
Q |
81 |
|
Ukraine Flag Colours (blue & yellow), Ukraine trident logo, Greek
Orthodox cross, wheat fields |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
RAAF crest, RAAF roundel, RAAF themed, 75SQN colours (black and white)
F/A-18s, magpie (the bird) |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Army themed. Star Wars, shooting, gym and video games. |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
Flags - Australia / Finland /
Ukraine / Scotland |
M |
LB |
85 |
|
Rising Sun, Lazy E Patch |
M |
LB |
86 |
|
Rising Sun with OP KUDU ROT VIII 2024 text |
LB |
87 |
|
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Rising Sun with text "OP KUDU ROT VIII 2024" "Forward" |
M |
LB |
88 |
|
Text "OP KUDU ROT VIII 2024" & personal details |
M |
LB |
89 |
|
Australian/Ukraine/Finland Flags, Ukraine trident, Writing: "OP
KUDU Rot VIII 2024", Medical theme with medical hat badge |
F |
LB |
90 |
|
Rising Sun with text, Sutton Hoo helmet with anglo saxon runes, small
Skippy Badge, Finnish Lion & Ukrainian Trident flags in earthy tones |
F |
Q |
91 |
|
RAN DDG/ship/ensign/ocean theme. |
M |
LB |
92 |
|
Green, Blue, One Piece theme, Anime |
M |
LB |
93 |
|
Surfs up (cartoon movie) theme quilt with character Chicken Joe and
nickname on it |
F |
LB |
94 |
|
Old Japanese godzilla holding a can of XXXX Gold with an Australian
themed back ground |
M |
LB |
95 |
|
Manly Sea Eagles Themed |
M |
LB |
96 |
|
DragonBall Z themed (Goku And Vegeta) |
M |
LB |
96 |
|
How to train your dragon' themed |
M |
LB |
97 |
|
Red, white and yellow, Scuderia Ferrari (F1) theme with nickname |
F |
LB |
98 |
|
Five Nights at Freddy (cartoon movie) |
M |
LB |
99 |
|
JuJutsu Kaisen Gojo Solo Leveling Sung Jin Woo themed |
M |
LB |
100 |
|
Magic the Gathering Themed. If possible Character Tezzeret
planeswalker. |
M |
LB |
101 |
|
Photography / Sailing themes in Blues and white. |
M |
LB |
102 |
|
1990s colour style and a turtle |
M |
LB |
103 |
|
Rising Sun with pers details and dates of service included |
M |
Q |
104 |
|
Pokemon or Lego |
M |
LB |
105 |
|
Star Trek the Next Generation or Union Jack |
M |
LB |
106 |
|
Gold Coast Titans and Pikachu (Pokemon) |
M |
LB |
107 |
|
Goats and samurai swords |
M |
LB |
108 |
|
Vagabond, Vinland Saga, and Berserk (Japanese comics/graphic novels) |
M |
LB |
109 |
|
Old School Disney (Little Mermaid/101 Dalmations, Bambi etc.) or Ocean
animals |
F |
LB |
110 |
