26 August 2026

Grati-Wednesday - 26th August 2026

   

Happy Wednesday Friends!

I am still working through the backlog of thank you emails.  Should be caught up soon.

Please enjoy another wonderful collection of gratitude letters. 

Grab a nice warm cuppa or cold drink (depending on where you live!), sit back and relax while you soak up some well-deserved gratitude!

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Good Afternoon Janice B,

I have recently received a quilt from you and I just wanted to reach out to you to express my gratitude.

I enjoyed reading about your travels across the US and the world as I have recently been to California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah for a holiday and it was very beautiful.

I was very impressed by the effort put in to making my race car quilt it was exactly what I was hoping for. I want to wish you the very best with your future travels and thank you for making quilts your support means so much.

Kind Regards,

 

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 Dear Clarissa L,

Thank you so much for the wonderful laundry bag. In the industrial workplace that is a ship, there aren’t many things that have been made to be aesthetic and I feel that absence. It’s lovely to have something that has been crafted deliberately with care, and that brings colour and beauty into the room.

Thank you also for your letter telling me a bit about yourself. I’d like to return the favour. I’m a Helicopter pilot based at HMAS Albatross in Nowra on the South Coast. I’m embarked on HMAS Supply for a deployment through Asia over the next few months.

My church family is All Saints Anglican. I lead youth group there on a Friday night and have the joy of serving in other ways throughout the week and on Sundays.

I enjoy surfing, reading, and playing guitar. I haven’t played rugby since high school, but I have watched the Wallabies with much hope (and disappointment) since we last won the Bledisloe when I was 5.

I grew up in Cooma, where my parents still live, and I still endeavour to go on cross-country skiing and bushwalking expeditions in the high country each year with my Dad and some of his old friends. My parents were medical missionaries in PNG before I was born. Dad is a GP/Obstetrician (amongst other things) and Mum is a theatre nurse by training. I have an older brother, also in the Navy, and two sisters.

I was pleasantly surprised to read that you are from Beecroft and worship at St. John’s. My Dad grew up in Cheltenham and my grandparents lived there for 47 years. My grandmother used to sing in the choir at St. Johns with her friend, who I believe is still a part of St. John's. I also knew LC (now G, I think) whose father was the minister there for some years. She was a teacher of mine at school and played a role in growing my faith as a teenager.

Among other interesting coincidences, I actually held a Bush Dance for my 27th birthday (but I wouldn’t call myself an avid dancer at all) and, having just bought my first house, I’m looking into setting up a small veggie plot and maybe getting a few hens of my own!

I hope and pray that you and your family are keeping well.

Very many thanks,

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The following three thank yous are from the same recipient.

Dear Shirley D,
I hope this email finds you well.
I recently received the amazing laundry bag that you made for me through Aussie Hero Quilts while serving with the Australian Contingent in the Sinai as part of the Multinational Force and Observers. Thank you for the incredible time, care and generosity that went into making it. Receiving a parcel from home is always appreciated, but receiving something handmade by a complete stranger was something quite special and I couldn't be more grateful.
I also wanted to thank you for taking the time to write such a personal letter. I genuinely enjoyed reading about your family, your textile art, and the remarkable work you have done supporting Australian service personnel since 2015.
Of everything you wrote, it was the story of your father that resonated with me the most. During this deployment, I had the privilege of leading a battlefield study of Alexandria and El Alamein for our contingent, where we walked the ground, visited the Commonwealth War Cemetery and reflected on the actions fought there. Reading about your father's service with the 2/24th Battalion, and the sacrifices he made at both El Alamein and later in New Guinea, made me incredibly proud of his service and privileged to have stood on the same ground where he and so many other Australians fought. It also struck me that, more than eighty years later, an Australian soldier is serving in the same region while receiving a laundry bag made by the daughter of one of those veterans. That is a connection I will never forget.
I also wanted to say how much I appreciated the Egyptian theme of the laundry bag. It was clear how much thought went into making something that reflected where I was serving, and the pyramids, the colours of sand and the kangaroos could not have been more fitting for my deployment with the MFO. It has already become one of my favourite keepsakes from my time in the Sinai and will be coming home to Australia with me when I return.
There are many people who contribute quietly to Australia's military capability without ever wearing a uniform. Your generosity, talent and countless hours of volunteer work are part of that contribution. Although we have never met, your kindness reached me on the other side of the world and made a genuine difference.
Thank you again for everything you do for Australian service men and women. It is deeply appreciated.

Kind regards,
❤❤❤
Dear Joy H,
I hope this email finds you well.
I recently received the amazing quilt that you made for me through Aussie Hero Quilts while serving with the Australian Contingent in the Sinai as part of the Multinational Force and Observers. Thank you for the time, care and generosity that went into making them.
Your timing was perfect. Linen is not easy to come by here, and until your quilt arrived my bed was covered by a fairly terrible white sheet that gave the room absolutely no colour or personality. Your quilt changed that immediately. It has made my room feel much more comfortable and much less temporary.
I particularly loved your comment that the quilt is intended to 'gain character'. Please be assured it will not be folded away or protected from life. It will be used properly, both here in the Sinai (although it is currently 40 degrees here) and when I bring it home to Australia. I think that makes it far more meaningful.
I also wanted to acknowledge what you wrote about not having served in the ADF yourself. Your decision to volunteer your time and skill to support deployed Australians is no small contribution. Although we have never met, your kindness reached me on the other side of the world and made a genuine difference.
Thank you again for everything you do through Aussie Hero Quilts. It is deeply appreciated.
❤❤❤
Dear Jan-Maree,
I hope this email finds you well.
I recently received a beautiful quilt and laundry bag through Aussie Hero Quilts while serving with the Australian Contingent in the Sinai as part of the Multinational Force and Observers. Although we have never met, I wanted to write to thank you personally for creating an organisation that has quietly supported so many Australian service men and women over the decades.
I was particularly touched by the story you shared about how Aussie Hero Quilts began. What started with a desire to comfort one wounded Australian has grown into something that has touched the lives of thousands of current and former serving members. Reading that story before opening my own parcel made receiving it even more meaningful. I was in Afghanistan in 2012, in one of the darkest periods for Australian casualties and was a coffin bearer for far too many ramp ceremonies.
It is difficult to explain just how much these gestures mean while deployed. Receiving a parcel from home is always appreciated, but receiving something that has been made by hand by volunteers who simply want to support complete strangers serving overseas is something altogether different. It is a tangible reminder that people back home are thinking of us, and it genuinely lifts morale.
The quilt and laundry bag I received have already become part of my daily routine here in the Sinai. Like many deployed rooms, mine was fairly sparse before they arrived, and they have transformed it into a space that feels much more like home. More importantly, they serve as a constant reminder of the generosity of the Australians who support us from afar.
Although I have already reached out myself, please also pass on my sincere thanks to Shirley D, who made my Egyptian-themed laundry bag, and Joy H, who made my quilt. Their craftsmanship and the personal letters they included made the experience all the more special.
Thank you for having the vision to create Aussie Hero Quilts and for continuing to lead what is an extraordinary community of volunteers. The organisation succeeds in exactly what it sets out to do—it reminds deployed Australians that they are remembered, appreciated and supported by people back home. I can certainly say it achieved that for me.
With sincere thanks,
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Hello Ruth S,

I wanted to take the time to say a huge thank you for my Bluey inspired laundry bag.

It is very special to me as I have to Australian Cattle dogs myself and this now reflects them and when it is covered in dog hair it will be quite fitting!

This most definitely brightened my day.

Thank you again, I hope you are well.

Kind regards, 

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Hello Marianne R,

I am writing to express my enormous thank you for my laundry bag you sent me whilst on deployment on in May 2026.

I absolutely love my laundry bag and it was a pleasant surprise when it was given to me, as I said...I wasn't expecting one!

I hope you have a lovely weekend.

Kind regards,


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 The following two thank yous are from the same recipient.

Hi Bridget R,

I hope this email finds you well.

I recently received my personalised Hero Quilt at an unofficial (but very special) group gathering in Cape Town, South Africa. My wife and I were there on a safari organised by Nick Forster-Jones (of Diggers Rest)

To say my wife and I were speechless is an understatement. Seeing the care and effort that went into making this was extremely humbling. The fact that it was so personalised was deeply touching and greatly appreciated. 

Please also pass on my thanks and great appreciation to Joan B. and Dorothy C.

I am going to hang this quilt in a prominent place in my house.

Warmest regards,

❤❤❤

Hi Clarissa L,

I hope this email finds you well.

I recently received my personalised Hero Laundry Bag at an unofficial (but very special) group gathering in Cape Town, South Africa. My wife and I were there on a safari organised by Nick Foster-Jones.

To say my wife and I were surprised (but extremely grateful) is an understatement. Seeing the care and effort that went into making this was extremely humbling. The fact that it was so personalised was deeply touching and greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for sharing some details about yourself and your family. I want to thank you and your family for the service you have provided and continue to provide to our community. In particular, thank you to your son for his ADF service in Signals. 

I work for RSL Queensland, and I am going to frame this bag and hang it in a prominent place in my office on the Sunshine Coast.

Warmest regards, 

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 The following two thank yous are from the sister of a recipient. She nominated her brother for a quilt and laundry bag during out 15+ year offer from December 25.

To all the incredible team behind Aussie Hero Quilts and Laundry Bags,

It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about all the amazing people who made this idea possible and continue to keep it alive.

Both my brother's laundry bag and quilt have safely arrived and I have reached out to Ruth and Bobbie respectively to thank them personally from myself. I have no doubt my brother will also reach out and thank them himself once we present it to him. 

Looking at his beautiful creations and even as I type this I continue to have tears welling in my eyes. His career in the RAAF hasn't been an easy one and yet it makes him who he is. So many deployments, so many weekends spent at their house when their children were young helping my sister in law out. We always just pray for his safety - both physically and mentally. 

Bless you all for the time, materials and everything in between to make these quilts and laundry bags possible. 

Warmest Regards,
❤❤❤
Good Morning Bobbie S & Mystery BoMers,

First and foremost I must apologise for opening my brothers envelope. I just knew it had to have your contact details in it and I wanted to let you know your beautiful quilt has arrived safely.

I have been in the Army Reserves for 16 years this year myself. My brother always told me I would see the light and move to RAAF and yet I have not. He is actually the black sheep of the family if I'm honest - everyone else went Army. Both our grandfather's and grandmother's served in the Army, our mum and dad, Aunt and Uncle - and they all met in the Army too. To keep with tradition that's where I also met my husband. You could say we all bleed green 🙂 My husband and I have 2 beautiful children who are 7 and 4. 

I digress this is not about me, I have followed Aussie Hero Quilts for a long time and one day I saw that they were looking for nominations so I just knew I had to put my brother's name forward. He is celebrating 22 years of service on 3rd August and my sister in law and I are planning a little shindig to present him his quilt and laundry bag. He is so passionate about the RAAF, the units he has belonged to all and all the deployments he has done. His daughter who is 16 and son who is 15 have been a huge part of my life especially when they were younger as I use to be over their house most weekends helping with the kids when my brother was on deployment. A lot of deployments. I am so very close with my brother, he is my best friend. Even typing this tears are welling in my eyes. His career has been a scary one at times but it also makes him who he is and we just pray for his safety all the time. 

I absolutely loved reading about your story and why you are so generous with donating your time. 

I can't thank you enough for making such a beautiful and incredible quilt. I have no doubt once I present my brother his quilt he will reach out and thank you himself. 

Have the best day Bobbie - take care.

Wishing you health and happiness always.

Warmest Regards,

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Good morning Janice B,

Thank you for the beautiful handmade quilt, the design and combination of colours are fantastic. It feels like really great quality.

I’ve shown the quilt to my co-workers, all who are very jealous.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your craft which inspires positivity in so many people, both in the crafting world and in the disability service – my fiancé is also in the disability community who works in advocacy for youth with disability.
Please thank your husband Jeff on mine and my work mates behalf for his service – I would certainly rather be out field than in a submarine.

Best of luck with your future endeavours, thank you again for the quilt and your hard work.

Kind Regards,

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To Dearest Swanky G

Just wanted to say thank you for the BEST QUILT ever . This deployment in the Middle East has been a challenging one and not expected. Coming home and receiving the most thoughtful present and card made me feel so loved and supported. It genuinely lifted my spirits back up to know that my job matters and there are people who care xox.

Thank you for the card and giving me a bit of background. This quilt will be travelling around with me for the rest of my career. It’s perfect! You son must be very proud of what you do and how you support us. You quilt was the high light of my tour as we faced a lot of up and downs over in the Middle East. Every time I see this beautiful quilt it will remind me that it was all worth it. Thank you.

I wish you the very best in all you do and I hope you know how much we appreciate all of what you all do for us. It makes our service all worthwhile. Take care and stay blessed

Much love and regards

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Good Morning Janice L, 

I hope this email finds you well, I do apologise for the delay in which I got a response to your letter you wrote in the bag so here goes. 

I’ve had a read over your letter and that quite a interesting life you have lived. Mine is a mere drop in the ocean of life tales everyone lives. How is your husband and how’s his wood shop projects going? Retired in 2025 a mile stone is reaching retirement age and being able to move out of the rush of working. 

A fair trade of life story’s mine so far has been a interesting tale that is ever growing with plenty life has to offer, I was born and raised in Melbourne to a middle class family, mum was working as tailor and then a stay at home mum.

 My father was in the Army as a Combat Engineer then moved to being a train car shunter for the train lines (now retired to look after my mum) I’ve got three sisters 2 older one younger, the only boy in the family I am so joining the Army was hard for my mum to cope with at first yet she is proud of the journey I’m on. I joined as Infantry yet I did try to be a Engineer like my father yet Army took too long.

 I’m Infantry now and doing well being 36 joined in 2024. It has its moments of things getting rough, but I persevered and marched out of Kapooka and Singleton. I now reside in Townsville at the Lavarack Barracks. I have been working hard since. I am in deployment in Malaysia and it has not been without its troubles; being bitten by random bugs that cause wounds on the legs and adventures to historic sites like Hellfire Pass.

 It has been my first time out of the country and I’m sure it won’t be my last haha. Being 36 I’m not married and don’t have any kids so I’m just charting my own course. Life will show the way eventually so I’ll take it easy and sail through these waters and create many amazing memories. I will also say apologies again for the delay. Thank you so much for the laundry bag definitely love dogs once I have my own place I’ll adopt my next fur missile and he/she will be my adventure companion. 

I’ll end this here with I do appreciate your laundry bag and the letter I do call home every time I get a chance to, please be safe and have a healthy and happy rest of the year full of great adventures in your running group or wherever the winds of adventure catch your sails may they carry you to the grandest dreams.

Kind Regards and best wishes 



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Morning Bel P,

 Just wanting to say that I have gotten me Laundry bag and I love it so much.

Can’t wait to show it off on the boat.

Also I do work with your daughter and she is such a great Storbie and has helped me out so much.

 

Kind Regards,

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I have received the PACKAGE! And I have opened it up and it looks AMAZING. Thank you soooooooo much for this amazing and definitely soul braking mission on a quilt you made. 

I have already gotten all my friends telling me they want it, so I gotta keep it safe otherwise all me friends gonna steal it HA 🙃

Also the story behind the Homer is I love the Simpsons and it’s a long running gag at my work and for me as a good moral joke; as I draw Homer everywhere. And was a funny part of the big trip, and wanted to connect it with the C-17 aircraft we work on. 

But it is such a beautiful piece and I appreciate it sooooooo much more than can be said on this little yap. I will be taking care of it for da rest of me life 🫶

Also love Tasmania have some family down there, love coming over every now and then for some peace and quiet. I hope you have a lovely rest of your week. Thank you thank you thank youuuuuuuuuu for all your time you’ve put into this quilt for me again. It means the world 🫶🙃

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Cheers Bel P


Until next week keep your letters, emails and photos coming in.  Wednesdays would be so totally boring without them!

🌼🌷🌹🌻🌼🌷🌹🌻

25 August 2026

Request List 25 August 26

Hi all

 8 weeks till the AHQ Thank you weekend including 15th Anniversary Dinner. Have you got your tickets yet?

🎉 Friday Night Volunteers Gathering – The Rex Ballroom

Join us for an evening of celebration, connection and appreciation!

All volunteers and partners are warmly invited to gather in the Ballroom at The Rex Hotel for a fantastic evening celebrating the incredible contribution of our AHQ volunteers.

The Ballroom will be open from 6:30 pm, with formal proceedings commencing at 7:00 pm. This gives you plenty of time to catch up with friends, meet fellow volunteers from across AHQ and collect your goodie bag before the evening begins.

This year, we’re delighted to welcome more speakers, and we look forward to hearing their stories and sharing in the experiences that make AHQ so special.

And there’s a little something delicious to enjoy with your cuppa!
Byron Bay Cookies have generously donated some of their delicious cookies for us to enjoy on the night.
🍪


🚌 Saturday Bus Trip – Meet Our Special Tour Guide!

This year, our Saturday bus trip is taking us on a slightly different adventure!

We’ll be heading to Old Parliament House before making a stop at one fabric shop – because, of course, no AHQ weekend would be complete without a little fabric shopping! 🧵✂️

We’re also thrilled to have a very special tour guide joining us – Samantha A, a past AHQ recipient and wonderful supporter of Aussie Hero Quilts.

Samantha knows the Canberra region well and will be sharing some of her stories and local knowledge with us along the way. We’re sure she’ll add something very special to our Saturday adventure.

Who knows what interesting Canberra stories – or secrets – Samantha might uncover for us along the way! 🇦🇺💙

 


 PRIORITIES

Requests number 1– 20 are the priority requests for this week for multiple reasons:

-        the last of their group,

-        compassionate reasons,

-        currently deployed but cannot receive their parcels whilst overseas so we would like them to receive them shortly after their return home. 

It would be good to get these done and to their recipients.

As always, all requests are listed in priority order. There are some 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 29 September 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

Operation Mazurka 2026
Egypt, pyramids
Running/marathons
Sandy colour theme
Aussie Flag
Red kangaroo emblem
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)

M

Q

1

Rising Sun (Queens crown), UN flag with UNTSO underneath
Australian Army themed in earthy tones with the queens crown where possible,
United Nations themed in United Nations blue
Minnie or Mickey Mouse for my daughter,
Pop of colour overall or whatever would make you feel happy. 
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Emblems)

M

B

2

Operation Mazurka badge 2026
Egypt
Black
Sandy
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)

M

Q

3

Operation Mazurka badge 2026
To add to the quilt you might also like to include- Egypt, Pyramids, Camels, sandy colours
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)

M

B

4

Rising Sun
Operation Mazurka badge 2026
ANZAC/Australian Army
Egypt
(We can provide the Rising Sun and OP Mazurka badge)

M

Q

5

Operation Mazurka Rot 59B 2026
Sinai Peninsula
Pyramids
Sphinx
Sandy Colour Theme.
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)

M

B

6

Rising Sun
Cavalry
WWI
Australia
(We can provide the Rising Sun & silhouettes of WW1 cavalry riders that you can applique)

M

Q

7

Operation Mazurka badge 2026
Aussie Flag
Aircraft (PA-28-181 & PA32-300)
Field Hockey
Harley Davidson
Black Labrador Dogs
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge and images of dog)

M

Q

8

Operation Mazurka badge 2026, Rot 59B
Sinai Peninsula
Pyramids
Sphinx
Sandy Colour Theme
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)

M

B

9

Operation Mazurka badge 2026
Aussie Flag
Pyramids
Blackhawk Helicopters
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge with year)

M

B

10

Operation Mazurka badge 2026
RAAF crest
Egypt
Pyramids
NRL Penrith Panthers
Air Force
Physical Training Instructor PTI badge
Beer Brewing
(We can provide the RAAF crest, OP Mazurka badge & PTI badge)

M

B

11

Rising Sun
RASIGS badge
Operation Mazurka badge 2026
Soldiers/Army in general (we can provide suggestions)
Egypt
Pyramids
Sphinx
Aussie Flag
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RASIGS  and OP Mazurka badge)

M

B

12

Rising Sun with details Jul 2026 - Jan 2027
RAA badge
Operation Mazurka badge 59B
Australian Army
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAA and OP Mazurka badge)

M

Q

13

Rising Sun with details Jul 2026 - Jan 2027
Operation Mazurka 59B Badge
Skippy Badge
Australian Army July
(We can provide the Rising Sun with details, Skippy badge and OP Mazurka badge)

M

B

14

Rising Sun
MFO Badge with Op Mazurka 59B
RAA badge
Pyramids
North Camp (text)
Australian Flag
Australian Mascot - dog, SSGT ROO emb text, Photo available
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAA badge, OP Mazurka badge, emb text and photos)

M

B

15

Rising Sun with details
MFO badge with Op details
Op Mazurka 59B
Jul 2026 - Jan 2027
Australian Army
Pink
Australia
Dalmatians
(We can provide the Rising Sun and OP Mazurka badge with details embroidered)

F

B

16

RAAF Crest
Combination of Air Force and Middle East theme
(We can provide RAAF crest)

M

Q

17

A quilt featuring Tatooine (Star Wars) when they are pod racing. 

M

B

18

Viking Ship
Kangaroo
Southern Cross
Poppies 
Large Australian Flag
Ukraine Trident 
Flags from other countries
(We can provide the flags)

M

B

19

Dog themed, featuring Golden Retriever/Labrador mix, and Staffy breeds
Names of dogs in text
(We can provide images of dogs, emb patch with dog’s names)

M

Q

20

Rising Sun
RAAC (Cavalry)
Army theme
Loves heavy metal bands (Metallica, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Rammstein)
Fast cars
Watching TV & movies
Reading
History
(We can provide the Rising Sun badge and RAAC badge)
 

M

Q

21

RAAF badge
Loadmaster Brevet
WOFF Rank (RAAF),
C-17A
C-27J
HMAS Canberra.
(We can provide the RAAF badge, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank, Badge for HMAS Canberra & images of aircraft for applique)

M

Q

22

Rising Sun with details,
Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police,
Army theme
Brisbane Broncos,
Queensland Maroons
(We can provide the Rising Sun and badges)

M

Q

23

HMAS Melbourne (R21) and USS Frank E. Evans collision related. (Perhaps one side for each ship on LB) 

M

LB

24

Warhammer 40k (Adeptus Mechanicus)

M

B

25

Fishing themed, specifically Flathead or Marlin

M

Q

26

Interests are Bicycles,
Aeroplanes
Canoeing
Orienteering.
Likes bright greens.

M

Q

27

Red themed with blue heeler dogs

M

Q

28

Rising Sun,
RAE badge,
Army themed quilt
Op Bushfire Assist 2020,
Op Resolute Rotation TSE-111 Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
ABFC Ocean Shield
HMAS Cape Woolamai.

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Goannas
Roman Soldier
Orange and black colour

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Rising Sun
RAAC badge
Army themed including tanks
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge)

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Navy badge
NRL Cronulla Sharks,
Family picture (image available)
French Bulldogs (images available) and beer.
Blue colour theme
(We can provide the Navy badge and images supplied)

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RAAF badge
3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler,
Ground Support Equipment Mechanic- can be represented with fire trucks, Bushmaster, fuel tanker
Personnel Capability Officer- can be represented with computer, spreadsheets
Loves Lego (mainly castles)
Magic The Gathering card game and Viking heritage.
Has a project car, 1989 BMW E30 convertible which has strong sentimental value. (Photo available of the car)
Loves his beer too.

(We can provide RAAF badge, images of car)

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Rising Sun
RAEME
Navy badge
Submariner Dolphins
Brisbane Broncos
Port Adelaide Football Club
Cycling
Surfing
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAEME badge, Navy badge and Dolphins badge)

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RAAF badge
Aircraft these can be silhouettes
C130H Hercules (36SQN)
Seahawk Helicopter (816SQN)
FA18 Hornet (2OCU)
C130J Hercules (37SQN)
(We can provide the RAAF badge, the 6 unit badges Federation Guard badge and silhouettes of aircraft for applique)

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RAN class
Frigates - HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) and Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Larrakia (PB 84) plus Cape Class Patrol Boat Cape Class Patrol Boat
Would love the silhouettes of the above three on her quilt if possible.
Blue with sunsets
(We can supply the silhouettes)

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Sydney Swans Theme
Red and White

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A big King's Crown on black background with surname
(We can supply an image for inspiration)

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Frigates and Patrol Boats
Cartoon Sea cucumber (pic available.)
Aqua and baby pink colour
(We can provide silhouettes for applique)

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Rising Sun
Skippy badge 1RAR
RAAF badge
Fishing
Cronulla Sharks
Cricket
Beer
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge, Skippy badge)

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Rising Sun
RAAOC badge
Army theme
Logistics (storeman)
Loves green
Motorcycles (sports bikes like Hondas)
Golf
Home-brew beer
(We can provide the Rising Sun & RAAOC badge.)

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Rising Sun
RASIGS
OP Slipper
OP Bel Isi Bougainville
I have three children and three grandchildren (names supplied) and they have all played an important part in my journey.
Recognition of family support
(We can supply the Rising Sun, RASIGs badge, emb list of deployments and list of family names. These can be embroidered if requested)

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RAAF badge with service details
37SQN
1SQN (fighting first)
Currently serving in 36SQN
2 children he adores.
Loves our German Shephard
Anything around these would be prefect.
(We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests, family images)

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Sailfish
Marlin
Coral Trout
Fishing

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Red bull Ampol racing
Dolphins (NRL Team)
Geelong Cats
Border Collies (owns a black-and-white and a brown-and-white)
Beach, sunset
(images of dogs available)

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Battleship - the movie
or Sea Patrol - the show
favourite colour blue.

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Isuzu Dmax theme (car/vehicle)

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Rising Sun with personal details
RAEME badge
RAEME Red, blue and yellow
Deployed
Afghanistan 2010
UAE 2014/2015
Military vehicle (Land Rover 110 or MACK military vehicle)

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RAAF crest
Roundel
Blue
Pacific Angel Fiji 2017,
Several photos to be printed for inclusion
(We can provide RAAF crest and printed images)

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Brisbane Broncos
Star Wars
Racing, motorcycles, formula 1
Navy, green, black and grey

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Navy crest
Australian Submarine Force crest
Colins class submarines
'Black and grey,
(We can provide the Australian Sub Force crest, printed images of subs)

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Port Adelaide AFL

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LB - Aviation Themed
Navy helicopter-Sea Hawk

Quilt -
Navy Crest
Royal Australian Navy Themed
Navy -ships, submarines, helicopters
Favourite colours - Green/yellow
(We can provide the Navy crest)

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(we can provide the crests)

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests,

Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
Bright colours, pinks, blues, flowers
(We can provide the crests)

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Lightening McQueen from Cars

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Toy Story Themed

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Australian Flag

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
Beach + Aussie themed.
(We can provide the crests)

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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)

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Toy Story / Woody and Buzz themed

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RAAF crest
2SQN crest and Wedgetail aircraft please
(We can provide RAAF crest, 2SQN crest)

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Hawthorn Hawks/Ships Theme

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Super Mario Bro's Theme

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Masters of the Universe (He-Man) Theme

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Lilies (the flower)
Marvel
Pokémon Theme

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Sunflowers
Beach
Travel, Earthy/Nature
Staffy (Dog)
Burgundy/Maroon colour

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Bunny Rabbits

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RAAF Crest

RAAF & Cyber theme
Text "FIT26-1 CyTE, Cyber in the Middle East"
(We can provide the crest and text)

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Disney Villains

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Colour- pinks, blues, purples
Themes - Australiana and flowers

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Royal Naval (UK) themed in red, white and Blue with service details as text
(We can provide a Royal Navy badge but not the crest and text with service details)

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Fremantle Dockers or Perth/West Australian themed

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Dolphins
Mermaids
Ocean
Baby Pink/Pink

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One Direction
Old School Disney
Rainbow

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Cherries/Strawberries
Baby Pink
Seashells
Baby Blue

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Navy badge
American Traditional Tattoos
Navy/Nautical
(We can provide the Navy badge)

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Little Flowers

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Princess
Dinosaurs (Disney Cartoon)

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Lightning McQueen
Surfboard

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Winnie the Pooh
Phantom of the Opera (Musical)

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Netherlands
Fiji Islands

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Seashells
Manta-Rays 
Sharks

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Toy Story

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RAN Crest
Turtles
Orcas or Whales
(We can provide the RAN Crest)

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Shipwrecks and Sirens

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Frozen (Disney)

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Hot Wheels/Monster Trucks

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Pokémon
Adventure Video Games

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Sloths

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Baby Pink with Daisies

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Sylvester the Cat (Cartoon)

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101 Dalmatians (Disney Cartoon)

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Hello Kitty design

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