Tuesday 15 October 2024

Grati-Tuesday 15th October 2024

 

Happy Tuesday Friends!

We have some great messages and photos today, so grab a cuppa, sit back and relax while you soak up some well deserved gratitude. 

Only 10 sleeps until the Thank You dinner.  

Hope to see you there!

...

Good afternoon Bridget R,

 

I am writing to you to graciously and personally thank you for the wonderful quilt you made especially for me to celebrate and commemorate my 39 years of Permanent Air Force Service.

 

I was really touched by not only the gesture from my wife  in organising this,  but also your handy work, skill and the quality of the quilt, including the intricate embroidery that went into the making of this wonderful quilt. I truly love it!

 

Whilst not totally gone from Defence, I am a Reservist now for a while before I retire proper. But it is such a lovely way to have recognition of that lifetime of service. I joined in 1985 at the age of 16 into the apprentice scheme at the time and have been blessed with good postings and worked with thousands of wonderful people in my career.

 

And now there is bunch of wonderful people like yourself that not only look after our Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen on operations, but now provide such a meaningful momento of Service. I look forward to the day I can wrap my grandkids in this and tell them stories. Like you we have twin 23 years old son and daughter (whom is due in feb with her first child) and also a naughty Jack Russell terrier.

 

So I want to personally thank-you Bridget, and the wider Aussie hero Quilts Team for this wonderful gift, and for your, and all of you, the support you give to our serving and retired Veterans.

 

And most of all Thank you for sharing your family story with me. That made it so much more personal.

 

Kindest Regards


  ...

G’day Lyn R (and everyone involved in the process),

 

I hope this email finds you well

 

I received my quilt a few days ago and have been so pleased with how it turned out…….ARRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! haha

 

The pirate map theme turned out great and it’s quite unusual to the norm so very happy. I have always loved pirates. I think it’s from Sunday afternoon watching old pirate movies when I was a kid, like the Crimson Pirate with Charlton Heston etc!

 

Referring to your letter, I hope you enjoyed Darwin with Pitch Black in full swing?! I was there in 2016 and it was soooo NOISEY!!!! I was living at RAAF Darwin at the time so I had it a bit worse than say being in a hotel down the waterfront, and I think it’s safe to say that the crocs you saw have probably kept all the pirates away!

 

Great to hear that you live in Tassie. I lived in Tassie for ~14 years, mostly in Norwood, Launceston but also in Sandy Bay in Hobart. I loved it. Lots of bushwalking, and so many beautiful places to visit and see. I’d move back tomorrow if I could. I spent a week in the Tassie highlands a few years ago too camping and it was great so I’m sure you guys love the fishing trips!!!

 

My wife and I now live in Canberra, mainly for work. Me with Defence and my wife as a nurse but I miss the nature of Tasmania.

 

Again, thank you so much for all your hard work and effort to send me a quilt. It has a place of honour on my bed replacing the boring white one haha

 

I also liked the cut out of the fish and Tassie, but I couldn’t find any sleeve on the back of the quilt?

 

All the best, and thank you to Lyn and everyone involved in the process to make this happen. It is very much appreciated and it’s lovely to get a parcel!

 

Regards,


...

Bobbie S,

I am writing to thank you for your efforts with Aussie Hero Quilts, not only from myself, but the countless Members of the Navy your gifts impact.

I would also like to thank you for your continued committment to Aussie Hero Quilts, eight years is an outstanding effort.  I have no doubt that you have brought joy to many Navy members deployed from home during this time.

Being a member of a Defence family I am sure you understand how difficult being away from our loved ones can be, your gifts go a long way in showing that the home front are thinking of them wherever they may be.

Again, thank you  for your outstanding work and the happiness you bring to the members of the Royal Australian Navy.

Your sincerely,

...

Morning Ruth S, 

 

I just wanted to say thank you very much for creating and sending through the Laundry Bag it was spot on, I loved it and my kids thought it was really cool. 

 

Also thank you for the Port merchandise you sent with it, it was a great surprise, and yes it is very unfortunate that we didn't make it for the Grand Final. I had all my accommodation booked to head across but there will always be next year. 

 

Again I really appreciate all the effort you have gone through to put these things all together for me and all the other Defence personnel. 

 

 Thanks and Regards

 ...

A special thank you to the team from Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags). They kindly gifted each of our Five Day Residential participants with a very special handmade laundry bag during our September residential.

It was such a lovely moment for our Five Day Residential participants, and a special memento of their time here which we are sure they will all cherish. Thank you again.





 ...


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 14 October 2024

Request List 14 October 2024

Hi All

Yikes! Less than two weeks till the Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Thank You Weekend.

Ticket sales close this coming Thursday for the dinner and the Friday Night Gathering.  Don’t miss out.    https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1188651


Now, here is the request list for this week.

Lots of extra laundry bags on this list. I just wish I had some time to sew some. There are some really great requests.

PRIORITY REQUESTS

Request numbers 1-5  inclusive members who are serving overseas.  We also have some who are serving in Australia but still away from home doing the essential job of Border Protection. These are requests are 6 - 11.  I would really love them to get some quilty love sooner than later so they experience the morale boost of an Aussie Hero parcel whilst they are away from home.

POST BY DATE

The post by date for all Requests on this list is 18 November 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

Rising Sun with text, Darker colours and Army themed (no camo though please!)
coffee, tanks, Australian flag (we can provide a Rising Sun Badge)

M

Q

1

Canberra Raiders themed - Lime Green

M

Q

2

RASigs themed
Some suggestions from JM for Signals themed quilt - satellites, corps motto ‘swift and sure’ Corps colours are dark blue, light blue and green and a rooster or chook, the corps is known as chooks.
(We can provide an embroidered RASIGs badge)

M

Q

3

Marvel Theme

M

B

4

Australia and Solomon Islands flags
Rising sun and RAE corps badge.
Aust Explosive ordnance disposal(EOD)  badge Solomon island EOD badge.
Text "DCP Solomon Islands Explosive ordnance disposal
(We can provide the flags, Rising Sun and RAE Badge plus the two EOD badges and text embroidered)

M

Q

5

RAN Boatswain's Mate badge, with traditional Navy vibes and Boatswain's mate historical symbolism ie Crossed Cannons, Bosun's pipe, old school sailor in ceremonial uniform with tattoos on his arms, Naval warships with cannons with the Boatswains Mate's motto " Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
(we can provide the badge and text)

M

Q

6

Army Rising Sun, RACT Badge, Australian flag, a penguin standing over a boomerang , 5 BDE logo, 5CSSB gecko logo and a wagon wheel (Army transport), pineapple, and the word HAWK
(can provide the Rising Sun, RACT Badge, 5 BDE logo and 5CSB gecko logo, the wagon wheel can be appliqued)

M

Q

7

I would like a Red Star Wars rebel symbol with a white background and a space battle on the quilt with Star Wars space ships ie X - Wings, Tie Fighters, Tie Bombers, Millennium Falcon, Star cruisers, Naboo Fighters etc
(image of Red Rebel symbol available - could be easily appliqued)

M

Q

8

Navy Crest, Rising Sun and JTF639 patch with text OP RESOLUTE TSE 114
Deadpool and Wolverine in the centre and Marvel characters around Deadpool and Wolverine
(we can provide the crest, patch, text and Deadpool/Wolverine images) 

M

Q

9

I would like a Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class Patrol Boat with a sunset behind it with TSE Rotation 114 at the top and OP RESOLUTE at the bottom
(I can provide the silhouette of the Boat for applique)

M

Q

10

I would like a Low end theory design for the quilt  and a yellow character holding an Army Harris green radio.
(we can supply images for inspiration)

M

B

11

Brisbane Broncos themed

M

Q

13

Green/black Colour scheme
Supersports bike, camping , crossfit themes

M

Q

14

St George Illawarra Dragons NRL Team, including three different logos if possible
(we can supply the images of logos printed on fabric)

M

Q

15

Star Wars logo and and Ferrari F1 Team logo please

M

Q

16

Brisbane Broncos, Tooheys New, Bull Terriers

M

Q

17

Red Bull Ampol Racing Team (Supercars)

M

Q

18

Parramatta Eels/ NRL

M

Q

19

Sydney Roosters NRL in Blue

M

Q

20

RAN crest,
RAN Marine Technician Rate Badge - Diesel,
Rock climbing, Light blue, Nickname
(we can provide the RAN crest and MT-D badge and nickname embroidered)

M

Q

21

1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security.  (I can send you the badge and also four photos depicting security guards on duty)

M

Q

22

Helldivers 2 Malevelon Creek
(We can print the poster onto fabric)

M

B

23

Richmond Tigers AFL Theme

M

Q

24

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

25

Roblox (video virtual universe game), Among Us (online game) themed with kittens
Both the Roblox and Among Us logos are easy to applique)

M

B

26

Broncos NRL, Maroon and yellow
Gym and fitness, Noah Lyles (US track and field Olympian, Chris Bumstead (bodybuilder), Sydney Sweeney (US actress)
(can send photos of personalities)

M

B

27

Sydney Roosters NRL

M

Q

28

RAN crest, white ensign,
HMAS Tobruk badge and silhouette .
Blues and greys.
(We can provide RAN crest, HMAS Tobruk crest)

F

Q

29

Piston Powered Propeller Aeroplanes. (1900's-1980's)

M

Q

30

Melbourne Demons (AFL) Themed

M

Q

31

Great Northern Brewing Company themed

M

Q

32

Country music theme with first name embroidered on the bottom
(we can provide the embroidery or it could be appliqued)

F

Q

33

Dive theme with Roosters NRL team and word Rabbit on the bottom
(Rabbit could be easily appliqued or could provide as an embroidery)

M

B

34

Geelong Cats themed

M

Q

35

South Sydney Rabbitohs with initials

M

Q

36

Anime themed (Berserk for reference)
Primarily black with red accents.  Surname embroidered.
(can provide surname as embroidery or could be easily appliqued)

M

B

37

Maritime Themed with HMAS Choules Crest
(we can provide the RAN crest and Choules crest)

M

Q

38

Brisbane Broncos Rugby Theme, Broncos Maroon and Yellow

M

Q

39

The Rock Dwayne Johnson

M

B

40

Moana (Disney movie) theme

F

Q

41

Carlton Draught beer
 

M

Q

42

XXXX Gold Quilt and Laundry Bag with nickname embroidered on both bottom left corner.
(can provide embroidery or could be easily appliqued)

M

Q

43

Navy anchor symbol with name Nickname at bottom
(name can easily be appliqued or we could provide an embroidery)

M

B

44

Food and Vegetables, Mexican food, NRL Cowboys, surname at the bottom
(surname can easily be appliqued or we could provide an embroidery)

M

Q

45

Ocean Blue/Nautical Themed with a hint of purple, and crossed engine pistons.

M

B

46

Superman & comic book superhero themed

M

Q

47

Legend of Zelda (Japanese computer game) theme Green and gold colour scheme.

M

B

48

PokΓ©mon theme (Gengar) Purple/Black colours

M

LB

49

Horror Movie themed - Freddy, IT, Chucky etc - Blacks and Reds

M

B

50

Marvel superheroes or Port Power themed

M

Q

51

NRL Wests Tigers themed quilt with  nickname written at the bottom.
(nickname could easily be appliqued)

M

Q

52

Traditional Sailor Tattoo themed quilt

M

Q

53

PokΓ©mon Ball.
(we can provide an image for inspiration. Could easily be appliqued)

M

LB

54

Rising Sun, Artillery (RAAC) badge
Purple and Blue
Aquariums and Mountain Bike riding
Photo of family.
OP HIGHROAD 2020 – AFGHANISTAN
OP SOVERIGN BORDERS 2022  – JOINT AGENCY TASKFORCE
(We can provide the Rising Sun, the RAAC badge and the text can be embroidered)

M

B

55

Blue Race cars
(images available)

M

Q

56

Navy Crest with rank/name/service number, White Ensign, Anchor, Poppies
Navy themed
French provincial / country cottage inspired (blues and creams) 
Board member of DEFGLIS (Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service).
Favourite saying 'every breakdown can be a breakthrough'.
(we can provide the crest with text and saying as an embroidery)

F

Q

57

Favourite Colour: Bright Green, Yellow, Orange and Purple
Hobbie/s: Computer Games, World of Warcraft : characters: Iamaprincess, Saschabear, Pealthenheal, Icangomoo, Kirapoo, 
Favourite Place: Singapore
Pets:  – German Shepherd

F

Q

58

Favourite Colour: Dark Navy Blue
Hobbie/s: Army, Family, Hawthorn AFL Team
Pets: Rottweilers

M

Q

59

Blue
Golf
Loves Europe (Italy)   

M

Q

60

Green and Nature themed 

F

Q

61

Navy themed - we can provide the RAN crest.

M

Q

62

Royal Australian Engineer Theme. Hot wheels Monster Trucks and Planes. Name in text
(we can supply a RAEME embroidery and name in text or name could be easily appliqued)

M

Q

63

Australian Intelligence Corps theme. Mermaids, Flowers, Unicorns. Name - XXXXX  We can provide the Intell Corps badge

M

Q

64

Army Theme, Flowers - we can provide the Rising Sun

F

Q

65

Australian Infantry Corps, Royal Australian Regiment Theme, Poppies, personal deployment history as text:
OP CITADEL East Timor - 2004, 
OP CATALYST Iraq - 2006,
OP SLIPPER Afghanistan - 2007,
OP SLIPPER Afghanistan - 2010,
OP OKRA Iraq - 2018,
OP Resolute WA - 2022 & 2023,
OP KUDU UK - 2024
(we can supply badges and embroidered deployment history)

M

Q

66

Flags -  Australia / Finland / Ukraine / Scotland
London
Crunchies (chocolate), Surfing,  Ocean,  Gelato, Camping, AFL
(we can provide the flags)

M

Q

67

RAAF Crest, RAAF Theme/ Medical / Snoopy
Flags: Australia / Finland / Ukraine / Scotland / United Kingdom
Colours: Blue / Pink / Purple
(we can provide the flags and RAAF Crest)

F

Q

68

Ukraine Flag Colours (blue & yellow), Ukraine trident logo, Greek Orthodox cross, wheat fields
(can provide the Ukraine Trident image but could also be appliqued

M

Q

69

Army themed. Star Wars, shooting, gym and video games.

M

Q

70

Flags -  Australia / Finland / Ukraine / Scotland
London
Crunchies (chocolate), Surfing,  Ocean,  Gelato, Camping, AFL
(we can provide the flags)

M

LB

71

Rising Sun, Lazy E patch
Flags (with space to add other Flags over time): Australian/ Ukrainian/ Finland/ United Kingdom/ Scotland.
Hobbies: Surfing and Australian beaches (sunrises)
(we can provide the rising sun, patch and flags)

M

LB

72

Rising Sun, Lazy E Patch
Combat Engineer themed, Army, green, black, blue and yellow, Ukraine Trident symbol
Flags: Australia, Ukraine, UK, Finland
Dogs: Great Dane (brindle) and German Shephard
(we can provide the Rising Sun, Lazy E and flags

M

LB

73

Anime / Gaming themed with job title (XXXX)

M

115

74

Light pink and white theme with nickname (Xxx)
(nickname could be easily appliqued).

F

LB

75

RAN DDG/ship/ensign/ocean theme.
(we can provide the Navy ensign)

M

LB

76

LB - Lightning McQueen theme, with nickname (Xxx).

F

LB

77

Green, Blue, One Piece theme, Anime

M

LB

79

VB and AFL theme with surname
(surname could easily be appliqued)

M

LB

81

Oscar the Grouch theme with nickname
(nickname easily appliqued)

M

LB

82

Tonka mighty dump trunk themed with surname
(surname easily appliqued)

M

LB

83

Surfs up (cartoon movie) theme quilt with character Chicken Joe and nickname on it
(images can be supplied, nickname easily appliqued)

F

LB

84

Cascade Draught and "Tasmanian Devils" AFL team logo with surname on it
(surname can easily be appliqued)

M

LB

85

Emu holding a can of emu export on a blue background.

M

LB

87

Old Japanese Godzilla holding a can of XXXX Gold with an Australian themed back ground

M

LB

88

Manly Sea Eagles Themed

M

LB

89

DragonBall Z themed (Goku And Vegeta)

M

LB

90

Harry Potter themed with lots of colours

F

LB

91

How to train your dragon' themed

M

LB

92

Rising Sun with OP KUDU ROT VIII 2024 text
Ukraine Trident symbol
Flags: Australia, Ukraine, UK, Finland
Black and camouflage pattern background
Silhouettes of soldier rest on arms, soldier patrolling, soldier firing a javelin & poppies
(we can provide the Rising sun with text, flags and silhouettes)

LB

93

Large Australian flag, Large Finnish flag with "who put weiners in my pack" written on it.  Large Ukrainian flag, Large Ukrainian trident.
(we can provide the flags and text)

LB

94

Rising Sun with text "OP KUDU ROT VIII 2024"                          "Forward"
'Flags : Australian, Ukrainian, United Kingdom, Finland
2/14 Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) Emblem along with a generally Cavalry/ Australian Light Horse theme.
A Tuxedo Cat
Interests: Dungeons and Dragons, fantasy novels, Spider Man
(we can provide the Rising Sun with text, flags and 2/14 LHR patch)

M

LB

95

Flags: Australian, Ukrainian, Finland, UK, with Ukrainian Trident symbol.
(we can provide the flags)

M

LB

96

Light Pink & Hello Kitty themed with "XXX" on the front.
(Nickname can be easily appliqued)

F

LB

97

Colours: Blue/Yellow
Flags: Australian/ Ukrainian/ Finland.
Include Lazy E (representing combat engineers)  and Ukrainian Trident.
Combat Engineer Related (Explosives)
Hobbies: Surfing/Beach/Diving
(we can provide the flags, Lazy E and Ukrainian Trident)

M

LB

98

Text "OP KUDU ROT VIII 2024" & personal details
Flags : Australian, Ukrainian, United Kingdom, Finland, Trident symbol
2/14 Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) Emblem along with a generally Cavalry/ Australian Light Horse theme and Black French bulldog
(we can provide the text, flags, trident symbol & 2/14 LHR emblem)

M

LB

99

Light Pinks, Bees and Daisies

F

LB

100

Rising Sun, 2/14 LHR Logo

M

Q

101

Rising Sun, 2/14 LHR Logo

M

Q

102

Lego Star Wars Themed

M

LB

103

Transformers themed

F

LB

106

Light pink with bows and girly things, with "XXX" written.
(nickname could easily be appliqued)

F

LB

103

Red, white and yellow, Scuderia Ferrari (F1) theme with nickname
(nickname could be appliqued)

F

LB

104

Bluey tv show themed/ Matildas Football team

F

LB

105

Five Nights at Freddy (cartoon movie)

M

LB

106

JuJutsu Kaisen Gojo Solo Leveling Sung Jin Woo themed

M

LB

107

Magic the Gathering Themed. If possible Character Tezzeret planeswalker. 
(images can be provided)

M

LB

108

Photography / Sailing themes in Blues and white.

M

LB

109

Fighter Jet themed

M

LB

110

1990s colour style and a turtle

M

LB

111

Dragon Ball Z Goku  theme

M

LB

112

Rising Sun with pers details and dates of service included
Armoured Corps
Tanks and armoured corps vehicles
Carlton Football club
fishing

M

Q

113

Sloths or Pineapples

M

LB

114

Brisbane Lions or Maroons (State of Origin)

M

LB

115

Collingwood Magpies or Starwars

F

LB

116

Garfield or West Coast Eagles

F

LB

117

Brisbane Broncos and/or England

M

LB

119

Canberra Raiders or Australian flag

M

LB

120