Hi all
A note from Jan-Maree
Please, please, please double check the postal address you are given.
We have now had three parcels returned to sender due to incorrect addresses being used. In each situation we have had to cover the cost of postage to send the parcel to the correct address and each parcel costs us $25.
Please take a moment to double-check that you have
written the correct and complete address on your sachets before sending them
off. A little extra care now will help
ensure your wonderful creations reach their intended recipients without delay.
Thank you for your help! 💕
A Friendly Reminder – Please Include a Letter in Your Laundry Bags
A big thank you to everyone who brought along random laundry bags to our dinner. They were wonderful to see and are very much appreciated!
However, we noticed that several bags did not have a letter tucked
inside.
While I was on board HMAS Adelaide, a sailor approached me and told me how much he loved the laundry bag he had selected. He was absolutely delighted with it! He went on to explain that he would have loved to thank the person who had made it, but unfortunately, there was no letter inside, so he had no way of knowing who to thank or how to contact them.
Your letter gives the recipient an opportunity to connect with the person behind the beautiful handmade gift. It can be the beginning of a wonderful connection, and sometimes even a lasting friendship.
So, please remember to pop a little letter inside every laundry bag. You never know just how much that simple gesture might mean to someone serving in our Defence community.
PRIORITIES
Our priority requests this week are Requests number 1 – 25. It would be great if you could grab one of these requests and get them in the mail as soon as possible.
Some are deployed overseas now, and we can send to them whilst they are away from home. The benefit to their morale from receiving a parcel from us cannot be overstated.
Some are also deployed, but as mail is not reliable enough to their locations, they have given us Australian addresses. We would like them to be able to get their parcels not long after they are home. It is often said that returning home from deployment can be the hardest part of the deployment so receiving our parcels then is also a very positive experience.
Some are the last of our 15+ offer and have been sitting on the request list for a long time. It would be good to get these done and off to them.
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 8 Dec 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
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LB -
Rainbow 6 Siege & Grand Theft Auto (X-Box games) themed |
M |
LB |
1 |
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Zelda |
M |
B |
2 |
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Navy
badge |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Earthy,
sandy tones with Middle East Region/Arabic patterns with Cobra Snakes and
Scorpions and Camels, memorabilia of Middle East Deployment |
F |
B |
4 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
5 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
6 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
7 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
8 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
RAAF
badge |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
RAAF
badge with service details |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Disney/Pixar
Themed |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
Kids
movie themed- Lilo and Stitch, Land Before Time, Woody and Jessie (Toy
Story), Bluey and Bingo |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Rising
Sun with details |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
RAAF
Crest |
F |
B |
18 |
|
Warhammer
40K |
M |
B |
19 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Lightening
McQueen from Cars |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Toy Story
Themed |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
F |
B |
25 |
|
RAN class |
F |
Q |
26 |
|
RAAF
crest |
F |
Q |
27 |
|
Rising
Sun with personal details |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
LB -
Aviation Themed |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
See info
sheets (2) |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Hawthorn
Hawks/Ships Theme |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
Masters
of the Universe (He-Man) Theme |
M |
B |
33 |
|
Brisbane
Bronco's NRL Club colours and logo themed |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Indiana
Jones themed |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
K-POP
Demon Hunters themed |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Wedge-tailed
eagles/NRL: Melbourne Storm themed |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Gold
Coast Titans NRL Club colours and logo themed |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Middle
Eastern themed with earthy tones and touches of blue/green and Arabic
patterns/designs |
F |
Q |
40 |
|
Large
REGT Badge with an Australian flag below |
M |
B |
41 |
|
Mermaids
and Tropical Islands |
F |
Q |
42 |
|
Mice and
Submarines |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Army war
dog riding a hammerhead shark |
M |
LB |
44 |
|
Navy
Crest |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Hammerhead
Shark in a kennel |
M |
B |
46 |
|
Marlboro
Reds |
M |
B |
47 |
|
Leeds
United |
M |
B |
48 |
|
NFL
Denver Broncos |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Papaya
Salad |
F |
B |
50 |
|
Brisbane
Broncos |
F |
Q |
51 |
|
Philippines
Theme |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Bag -
Seattle Sea Hawks NFL |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Quilt
-Brisbane Broncos |
M |
B |
54 |
|
Geelong
Cats |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Rising
Sun with details |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Air Force
themed in blues, |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Rising
Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
One side
- Sanemi from Demon Slayer |
M |
LB |
59 |
|
Shipwrecks and Sirens |
F |
LB |
60 |
|
Red bull Ampol racing |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Warhammer 40k (Adeptus Mechanicus) |
M |
B |
63 |
|
RAAF
Crest |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Beach
themed with waves, sunset and palm trees. |
F |
Q |
65 |
|
90s
Romcom Movie inspired (DVD covers or movie posters). |
F |
Q |
66 |
|
Star Wars
themed |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Greek
Themed (café or beach) |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Island
"time" themed |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Fishing
themed with fish and sharks. |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
NRL
Melbourne Storm themed |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
NRL
Panthers themed. |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Galaxy
themed. |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Ocean and
sea |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Capybara
themed with them all over |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Pink
theme - Jessie and Bullseye (from Toy Story) with a small hot pink cactus and
yellow horseshoe |
F |
Q |
76 |
|
Beach
themed with waves |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
Patrol
Boat Motif, with HMAS Cape Hawke Badge |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Rising
Sun with details |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
LB |
80 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
B |
81 |
|
RAN Crest
|
M |
B |
82 |
|
Celestial
Sun or Moon |
M |
B |
83 |
|
RAN Crest |
F |
Q |
84 |
|
France |
M |
LB |
85 |
|
Beer
themed with nickname |
M |
B |
86 |
|
Dinosaurs |
M |
B |
87 |
|
Florida
Gators College Football |
M |
LB |
88 |
|
Deep
Water Fishing |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Formula 1
with nickname |
M |
B |
90 |
|
Surfs Up
movie themed |
F |
Q |
91 |
|
90s theme
kids (e.g. hungry caterpillar) |
F |
B |
92 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
B |
93 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
LB |
94 |
|
Yellow
front |
F |
LB |
95 |
|
Australian
White ENSIGN FLAG (this is the Navy ensign) |
M |
B |
96 |
|
Harry
Potter |
F |
LB |
97 |
|
Mountains
|
F |
Q |
98 |
