Hi all
With the new ships’ address posting details, it is a brand-new system for all. Australia Post have been working on it. It has teething problems. All defence parcels now go to Sydney West or Granville - that will show on your Australia Post app. Your app will then not change, and it will say it’s on its way and will sit there with no further change. This is because Australia Post do not have any scanning mechanism in place for it once it arrives there. The defence parcels are loaded into large bags and taken to the ships.
If you have concerns about your parcels being delivered, please email Jan-Maree with all details set out clearly in your email including the recipient’s details and the tracking number.
May your BEST gifts this festive season, be the company of family and friends, some time to sit back and share laughter (and maybe a few tears), and revive old memories and create new ones- those gifts that last forever.
May our words, our choices and the way we look out for one another ripple outwards touching lives we may never see. Simple acts of care might seem small, but they contribute to the rich and beautiful tapestry (or quilt or laundry bag) of life to which we all belong. Bear in mind and spare a thought for those who are deployment or home without their loved ones as they are on duty somewhere.
At this special time of year, we are reminded that love takes many forms, in families, in friendships, in simple acts of being there for one another. These connections are important and lift us up and make us feel like we belong and belonging is significant, valuable and crucial.
From all the team here at AHQ we wish you love in your home, joy in your heart, the music of laugher and the warmth of friendship for the festive season.
2018 Our Troops on deployment enjoying the festive season and Christmas meal together
PRIORITIES
Requests number 2 -55 Op Kudo 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 27 Jan 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 full 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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Neon
coloured Printed Circuit Board pattern, Cyber Security themed |
M |
B |
1 |
|
Rising
Sun and RAEME badge |
F |
Q |
2 |
|
Signals
Corp |
F |
Q |
3 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
B |
4 |
|
Grey,
Pink, Red, Blue, |
F |
Q |
5 |
|
Sky Blue,
light green, orange (sunrise/sunset) |
M |
B |
6 |
|
Baby
blue, aqua, light purple, |
F |
B |
7 |
|
Mediterranean
theme (ocean blues, olive green, natural greens, white, lemon and sunflower
yellow). |
F |
Q |
8 |
|
Multicam |
M |
B |
9 |
|
Multicam
Camouflage |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Regiment
badge, |
F |
LB |
11 |
|
Australian
floral theme |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Australian
& Ukraine Flags, |
Q |
13 |
|
|
Skippy
Badge, |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Tan
background, |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
Green
background |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Union
Jack, |
M |
B |
17 |
|
Australian
flag, |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Australian
flag, |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Australian
flag |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Union
jack background, |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Australian
flag |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Australian
flag, |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Tan
Background with Australian flag, and Ukrainian flag. |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
Australian
flag at the top |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Tan
background with the Ukraine flag, |
F |
Q |
26 |
|
Red with
the Delta Reaper logo |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Skippy
Badge |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Australian
flag |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Skippy
Badge |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Skippy
Badge, |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Skippy
Badge |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
Skippy
Badge |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
Skippy
Badge |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Skippy
badge |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
UK Themed
with Australian flag and Ukraine flag at the top |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Australian
flag |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Black
background, |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Australian
flag, |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Large
Australian flag, small Ukraine flag |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Large
Australian flag, |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
OP
Interflex logo, |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Ukraine
flag and Australian flag side by side |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Australian
flag and Delta reaper side by side at the top, |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Ukraine
flag |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Australian
Flag, |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Australian
Flag, |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Australian
and Ukranian Flag , |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
Australian
Flag, |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Australian
flag |
F |
Q |
52 |
|
Skippy
badge, |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
RAAF
crest with service details |
F |
B |
54 |
|
RAAF
Crest - Air Intelligence Officer |
F |
Q |
55 |
|
Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
South
Australian Coat of Arms |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Dogs
(Australian Shepards and Border Collies) |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Legend of
Zelda, |
F |
Q |
60 |
|
Raccoons |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Papua New
Guinea flag and Bird of Paradise |
F |
Q |
62 |
|
The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Physical
Training Instructor with some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids. |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. Please also include exactly 1 cup of
milk somewhere |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Disney/Pixar
Themed |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto |
F |
Q |
67 |
|
Animal
and nature themed please. |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Military
Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
Fortnight
- the game |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
Dragon
Ball Z |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Batman in
a battle with a Cat |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Crash
Bandicoot |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
F22
Raptor, (fighter jet) |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
The Steel
Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with lots of Cats and Explosions |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Manchester
City |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
90s/early
2000s Nickelodeon cartoons or Scooby Doo Themed |
F |
Q |
79 |
|
Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
Star Trek
Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
81 |
|
Navy
crest |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Surf's up
the movie themed |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
Traditional
& Sailor Jerry Tattoo themed |
F |
Q |
85 |
|
Star Wars
themed, Anakin Skywalker vs Obi Wan duel on Mustafar, lightsabres hitting. |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
Carlton
Football Club (AFL) |
M |
Q |
87 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
F |
Q |
88 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Melbourne
Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
90 |
|
Mythical
Nautical Creatures of the Deep |
M |
Q |
91 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane firing Tomahawk Missile with Explosions |
M |
Q |
92 |
|
HMAS
BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background. |
M |
Q |
93 |
|
Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
RAN
Crest, HMAS Brisbane/Royal Australian Navy themed |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
Transformers |
M |
Q |
96 |
|
Star Wars
(Republic Clone Wars) |
M |
Q |
97 |
|
Formula 1 |
M |
Q |
98 |
|
Goat with
explosions |
M |
Q |
99 |
|
Tanks
through the ages |
M |
Q |
100 |
