Greetings all,
Whoops, the request list went out with last week's requests on it. Please ignore the list that came to you via email and check out this copy instead.
Wayne, Bev and Geoff C and Melissa L spent Friday to Sunday at the Avalon Air Show telling the Aussie Hero Quilts story to visitors to the Avalon Air Show. I am told they had LOTS of interested visitors and many who came up to say thank you for the quilts and bags they had received in the past.
Doesn’t our display look great. Huge thanks to the team for giving up their time and doing such a great job.
Now for this week’s requests.
PRIORITIES
As always the requests are listed in priority order. The first 17 are for folk on deployment in a variety of countries so obviously we would like to get these requests completed sooner than later so the recipients can receive them whilst they are. I am adding new requests to this group each week at the moment so even though folk took on some of the requests last week the number has not reduced much as I have added more. All other requests are listed in priority order.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 5 May 25 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
Navy and Army, QLD, Cricket, Pickleball
(We can provide the RAN crest and Rising Sun and also a Cricket embroidery) | M | Q | 1 |
Excavators, bull dozers, dump trucks, diggers etc.
Favourite colour is green | M | Q | 2 |
Rising Sun with text,
RAAOC Badge and colours, royal blue and red
Army
(we can provide the Rising Sun with text and RAAOC badge) | M | Q | 3 |
Rising Sun, Army, ammuntion and explosions
(We can provide the Rising Sun)
| M | Q | 4 |
| Rising Sun, Australian Flag and The Wiggles - dedicated to my son - name available (We can provide the Rising Sun) | M | Q | 5 |
Rising Sun, Australian Flag, UN Flag, Army camouflage pattern, Cedar Tree, UN vehicle, "T.I.L" (stands for This Is Lebanon)
(We can provide the Rising Sun, UN flag and some army camo) | M | B | 6 |
Rising Sun, Australian Flag colours / Army Green / Camoflague
Themes/interests: Lebanese Cedar Tree, "T.I.L" (stands for This Is Lebanon), Southern Cross, pistol shooting, french bulldogs. (We can provide the Rising Sun) | M | B | 7 |
| Boxing and Yoga | M | Q | 8 |
| Australian Army themed - We can provide the Rising Sun | M | Q | 9 |
Air Force roundel, Australian Flag, UN Emblem, new Syria flag, Operation Southern Discovery patch and word 'Peacekeeping'
(we can provide the roundel and patches.) | M | LB | 10 |
Rising Sun, Australian Flag, Syrian flag (new & old). Salt and Pepper shaker (across one another)
Australian poppies with red & white theme.
(we can provide the rising sun, The Syrian flags are eay to applique: stripes with stars) | M | B | 11 |
Rising Sun, Poppies, White and Red or just Army Green), UN Flag with UNTSO text underneath,
(Studio Ghibili (Totoro & Mei characters) Space (Milky Way)
(We can provide the Rising Sun, UN Flag with text and have images of Toroto & Mei and Milky Way) | F | Q | 12 |
UAE and Australian Flag with RASIGS red bolt. Text ROTO 2 FEB-AUG 25, RASIGs BADGE Names of section members as text
(UAE flag is easy to piece, we can provide the RASIGS badge and the red bolt patch can easily be appliqued) | M | Q | 13 |
Rising Sun, Australian Flag, UN Flag Emblem, Lebanese Flag and / or Lebanese Cedar Tree, Purple / Yellow throughout, Border Collies (Brown and White), Armoured Vehicles (Australian Light Armoured Vehicle - ASLAV), "Great Peacekeeping" text
(we can provide the Rising Sun, UN flag. Text can be4 embroidered) | M | B | 14 |
| RAAF (Medical ) Theme light natural/neutral tones of varying white, moss greens | F | Q | 15 |
Navy Crest, Desert/Middle east theme (sunset with buildings/camels etc),Bahrain flag
(we can supply the Navy Crest and Flag) | M | Q | 16 |
Rising Sun, Australian Flag, UN Emblem, Syrian flag (new & old). Salt and Pepper shaker (across one another).
poppies, red & white Quote 'This Too Shall Pass' or 'Believe It'
We can provide the Rising Sun, the UN flag and the quotes can be embroidered. | M | B | 17 |
| Jujutsu Kaisen themed (Sukuna megumi version) | M | Q | 18 |
T1 esport team, South Korean electronic sports team. Red and black.
(logos are very simple for applique - we can provide images ) | M | Q | 19 |
Rising Sun, Army, ANZAC theme
Fav Colour: Yellow
Hiking and Camping
Flags of places I have deployed - East Timor, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Solomon Islands and Australia | M | Q | 20 |
Welder,
Jim Beam,
Harley Davidson,
DDG ship theme
(can provide the RAN crest, HMAS Sydney crests and a Harley Davidson embroidery) | M | Q | 21 |
Green, Blue,
One Piece theme, Anime - if you google there are some simple silhouettes for this theme. | M | Q | 22 |
Warcraft 3 Frozen Throne Themed,
Black and Blue colours with character: Lich King Arthas
(images are available for printing) | M | Q | 23 |
Warhammer 40k themed,
OR
gaming/pop culture themed | M | Q | 24 |
| Iron Man theme with nickname in bold writing | M | Q | 25 |
| 80s/90s supercars, Bright colours | M | Q | 26 |
Dive theme
Roosters NRL team
Nickname on the bottom
| M | Q | 27 |
| Newcastle NSW Theme with Large Bundy Bear | M | Q | 28 |
Australian and Ukrainan flag colours/background with Infantry theme, RAR Skippy Badge and Ukrainian Coat of Arms.
(we can provide the Skippy Badge, flags and Coat of arms)
| M | Q | 29 |
HMAS Sydney V themed quilt
(we can provide an image of the ship plus can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests and the Sydney V logo ) | M | Q | 30 |
Red and Black Sydney V theme with nickname
(can provide image of ship and V logo plus the RAN crest and HMAS Sydney Crest.)
| M | Q | 31 |
| HMAS Sydney V Theme (We can provide the RAN and HMAS Sydney crests and the Sydney V logo) | M | Q | 32 |
HMAS Sydney V Theme with DDG
(We can provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests and the Sydney V logo) | M | Q | 33 |
Canberra raiders, RAEME Badge
(we can provide the RAEME badge) | M | Q | 34 |
| Baby Groot & Baby Yoda | F | Q | 35 |
Melbourne Storm NRL team
OR
Rick and Morty | M | Q | 36 |
| Navy patrol boat themed, with rough ocean background (we can provide the silhouette of a patrol boat for applique) | M | Q | 37 |
| Cronulla Sharks themed quilt (pale blue, black and white) | M | Q | 38 |
| 1990's Toyota Hiliux theme | M | Q | 39 |
| The movie "Moana" themed | F | Q | 40 |
| Wolverine and the X-Men theme | M | Q | 41 |
crests for HMAS Supply, HMAS Leeuwin and ADV Cape Otway with surname written in blue & white
(surname easily appliqued and we can provide the RAN crest) | | Q | 42 |
| Car, fishing, Batman | M | Q | 43 |
| Cars the movie characters, Lightning McQueen and Strip Weathers | M | Q | 44 |
Whisky Barrel desIgn with the saying 'Every Second Saturday' included
(the saying could easily be appliqued or we can have it embroidered.) | M | Q | 45 |
| eCCPB silouette (evolved cape class patrol boat) against a pinkish/orangish/bluish sunset at sea (We can provide a silhouette for you to applique) | F | Q | 46 |
| Popeye cartoon theme | M | Q | 47 |
Royal Australian Navy Themed in navy blue.
We can provide the RAN crest | M | Q | 48 |
| Disney Cars | M | Q | 49 |
| Spongebob | M | Q | 50 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder (US National Basketball Team) | M | Q | 51 |
Richmond Tigers (AFL) Yellow & Black, Stitched Nickname 'XXXX" With a number '8' (Jersey number)
(nickname and jersey number easily appliqued) | M | Q | 52 |
| Darth Vader (Star Wars) | M | Q | 53 |
| Rottweiler dogs and Police sirens | M | Q | 54 |
| Carlton Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme (colours, logos etc) | M | Q | 55 |
| Great Northern Beer | M | Q | 56 |
Anime themed (Berserk for reference)
Would like Surname included.
(can provide surname as embroidery or could be easily appliqued) | M | Q | 57 |
Navy Crest with service details,
Navy themes and sports themed in red, white, blue, aqua + all bright colours
We can provide the RAN crest with service details
| M | Q | 58 |
Rising Sun, Green and Blue, Cape Solander crest, Harley Davidson motorcycles
(we can provide the Rising Sun and Crest) | M | Q | 59 |
| Black and Red with Crossed Swords | M | Q | 60 |
| Blue and Green, dirt bikes, camping, fishing and cricket | M | Q | 61 |
Navy crest with job position under it,
Cape Solander crest,
Old warships,
Philadelphia Eagles (US NFL team),
McLaren F1
(we can provide the RAN crest with text under it, as well as the Cape Solander Crest) | M | Q | 62 |
Rising Sun,
Army,
swimming, sea animals, purple, pink, yellow and light blue. Lillie (flower) and dogs. Her dog's name is Ellie, chihuahua cross pug. Family dog is black staffy called Ace.
Aboriginal flag/ artwork | F | Q | 63 |
Blue is my favourite colour. I worked on Blackhawks and Chinooks for the Army
Deployed to Afghanistan 2010, 2012 with the Chinooks.
I loved the Invictus Games Vancouver | M | Q | 64 |
| Greenery (Plants, trees, flowers, etc.) | M | Q | 65 |
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| KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) | M | Q | 67 |
| Star Wars (the Dark Side), Red & Black | M | Q | 68 |
| Brisbane Broncos (NRL) | M | Q | 69 |
| Star Wars (the Mandalorian) | M | Q | 70 |
| Casino (Chips, Money Bags, Cards, Slot Machines) | M | Q | 71 |
| Rodeo (Busking Bulls & Broncos) | F | B | 72 |
| Brisbane Broncos (NRL) | M | B | 73 |
| Cornish Flag and Cornish Pasties | M | B | 74 |
Blue and purple
RAEME Flag (Blue at top, Yellow middle and Red bottom)
RAEME badge,
Star Wars (particularly Obi Wan),
Moto Gp Bikes
DC Logo and Marvel Logo
(we can provide the RAEME badge plus the two logos) | M | Q | 75 |
Navy White Ensign
We can provide the Ensign | M | B | 76 |
| Egyptian Flag | M | B | 77 |
| Trucks & 4WD | M | Q | 78 |
| Brisbane Broncos | F | B | 79 |
| North Queensland Cowboys | M | Q | 80 |
| Lilo & Stitch, Island Patterns (Fiji/Samoa), Flowers, Water | M | Q | 81 |
Ships, Guns, Helicopters, money, Navy White Ensign, RAN crest
We can provide the RAN crest and Ensign and a panel of a Navy helicopter
| M | B | 82 |
Navy crest with service details, Navy theme and colours, CD Insignia
Bases - HMAS's Leeuwin, Watson, Rushcutter, Penguin, Kuttabul & Waterhen
Ships - HMAS's Supply & Kimbla.
Can provide the RAN crest with details, the CD insignia, and ship's crests | M | Q | 83 |
| Invictus Games theme, red and white, Canadian, winter, snow flakes | F | Q | 84
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