Hi all
Here is encouragement for you all from some of our recent posts and the comments from those who these special gifts have been made and provided to.
For those who do not have Facebook here are some lovely comments from a recent post celebrating our 15 year anniversary.
“Thanks,
you all so very much for all that you do!”
“you’ve done an incredible job- here’s to many more years of caring for the Australian Defence Force!”
“You ladies
do amazing work and our deployed service members really appreciate it. “
“You ladies do the most amazing work. Biggest hugs to you all.”
“Great job ladies. I have my laundry bag and blanket from when I was deployed in 2013. Thank you.”
“Legends of the highest order, love the quilt you made and has pride of place in my home. My son loves his quilt and laundry bag also. Keep up the fantastic work as all the ADF appreciate what you do for them.”
“My son still has is, well done. The quilts and laundry bags are very appreciated”
“You ladies
do an amazing job!!! My Navy son loves his quilt. Many thanks”
“Loves these bags and the great smiles”
“Well done ladies! What a fabulous effort. So many people reminded that their efforts serving our country are appreciated over those 15 years! Xo”
From the
post about the quilt continuing to do duty 12 years on after being made.
“I used my laundry bag last month for 4 weeks – think of your team every time.”
“I’ve been fortunate enough to receive two of them over the course of my ADF career. Both my children have used them in their cots and beds. They will stay family heirlooms; they mean the world to us.”
“My husband uses his all the time.”
“I received a quilt in 2015, and it is still in use today.”
We have ordered some printed labels from Cloth Cuts and are trialling a new system for the labels that are attached to the back of quilts.
We will send the quilt label out only if we are posting other items to you.
When you are requesting a quilt, please let us know if you do not want a quilt label.
If you like would some labels sent to you please contact us and we will liaise with you.
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1 -24 are on deployment with some on border protection. So obviously we would like to get these requests completed.
It would be good to get these done and to their recipients.
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please
let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 24 Mar 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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Australian
& Ukraine Flags, |
M |
Q |
1 |
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Australian
flag, |
M |
Q |
2 |
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OP
Interflex logo, |
M |
Q |
3 |
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Australian
flag and Delta reaper side by side at the top, |
M |
Q |
4 |
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Northern
Territory theme, NT Flag, Barramundi, Water Buffalo Indigenous Dot/Xray
painting. Colours Ochre, white, black |
M |
Q |
5 |
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Queensland
Reds themed |
M |
B |
6 |
|
My
preference for design is something that symbolises Australian unity with
Ukraine in their struggle against invasion. Suggested possible symbology
below (nothing was found below - emailed member) |
M |
B |
7 |
|
Rising
Sun, Australian Army history & heritage (not camo patterns), silhouettes,
paintings, etc. link to the soldiers of the past in conflicts like WW1 &
2, and other major conflicts of 1900s. |
F |
LB |
8 |
|
RAN crest
(small) |
M |
Q |
9 |
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Surfs Up
Movie Themed |
M |
B |
10 |
|
Tudor
Rose Emblem (can provide copy of Tudor Rose for applique) |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
RAAF
crest with service details |
F |
B |
12 |
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80's and
90's colour/vibe theme. |
F |
B |
13 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
14 |
|
Space
themed (space shuttle/Saturn IV) |
M |
Q |
15 |
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Disney
Cars themed |
M |
LB |
16 |
|
Colours-
dark browns, caramels, some white or off-whites, perhaps some black or even
burgundy. |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
18 |
|
Ocean |
F |
LB |
19 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
20 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
21 |
|
RAAF
Crest |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
RAAF
Crest |
M |
B |
23 |
|
RAAF /
ANZAC themed with a bit of a Port Adelaide Footy touch to it, if possible,
please |
F |
Q |
24 |
|
Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and |
M |
Q |
26 |
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XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto |
F |
Q |
27 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters |
M |
Q |
28 |
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Military
Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
29 |
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Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Legend of
Zelda, |
F |
Q |
31 |
|
HMAS
BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background. |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
Dragon
Ball Z |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Physical
Training Instructor |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
F22
Raptor, (fighter jet) |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Star Trek
Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
39 |
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Surf's up
the movie themed |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
F |
Q |
42 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Melbourne
Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
44 |
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Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. |
M |
Q |
45 |
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Transformers |
M |
Q |
46 |
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Goat with
explosions |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Tanks
through the ages |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Fortnight
- the game |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Red Dead
Redemption 2 (RDR2) themed, |
M |
B |
50 |
|
Running
(Road and Trail), |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Ocean
colours. |
M |
B |
52 |
|
Tropical
Sunset, |
F |
Q |
53 |
|
4WD, |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Cobra Kai
(American Karate drama TV show) |
M |
LB |
55 |
|
The
Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing. |
M |
LB |
56 |
|
Retro
Arcade |
M |
LB |
57 |
|
King
Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby') |
M |
LB |
58 |
|
Videogames/Orange/Blue |
M |
LB |
59 |
|
Rapper 50
cent |
M |
LB |
60 |
|
Doom
Eternal Theme (video game) |
M |
LB |
61 |
|
Wolverine |
M |
LB |
62 |
|
Blink 182
American Rock Band |
M |
LB |
63 |
|
Rally
Cars / Transformers |
M |
LB |
64 |
|
One
Piece, Zoro vs King battle |
M |
LB |
65 |
|
Navy
themed, with ships and crests from |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Queensland
Maroons themed |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Rising
Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Kookaburras
and mines |
M |
B |
69 |
|
Traditional/neo-traditional
tattoo designs |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
Random Pokémon
themed, include mega Lucario if possible |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
Boats and
fish |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Australian
theme - Beaches, outback, BBQ, larrikin |
M |
B |
73 |
|
Hydrographer/Survey,
|
M |
B |
74 |
|
Video
games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple |
M |
LB |
75 |
|
Papua New
Guinea flag, |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
METOC, |
M |
B |
77 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Navy
Crest, Navy themed, job Electronics Technician. |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
Navy
Crest |
M |
B |
81 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Navy
Crest with service details |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Navy
Crest |
F |
Q |
84 |
|
Rising
Sun with details |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Rising
Sun with details |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
Q |
87 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
88 |
|
Interests
are Bicycles, |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Essendon
(AFL) |
M |
B |
90 |
|
RAAF
Crest with details |
M |
Q |
91 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
92 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
93 |
|
Rising
Sun, RAAC badge, Army themed including tanks |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
96 |
|
RAAF
crest |
M |
B |
97 |
|
Navy
Crest |
F |
Q |
98 |
|
RAAF
Crest |
F |
Q |
99 |
|
RAN
Crest, |
M |
B |
100 |
