Hi all
We have many requests for our defence people deployed on Op Kudu. You may ask what Op Kudu is about.
Since January 2023, Operation Kudu has supported the UK-led multinational training mission Operation Interflex, which was expanded in January 2024 to include a junior leader training program.
More than 2,000 Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel
have been trained by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under Operation Kudu.
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1 -30 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 17 March 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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Rising
Sun, |
M |
LB |
1 |
|
Grey,
Pink, Red, Blue, |
F |
Q |
2 |
|
Australian
& Ukraine Flags, |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Green
background |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Union
Jack, |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Australian
flag, |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
Australian
flag, |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Australian
flag |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Union
Jack background, |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
Australian
flag at the top |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Skippy
Badge |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Skippy
badge |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
OP
Interflex logo, |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Australian
flag and Delta reaper side by side at the top, |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
Australian
and Ukrainian Flag |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Australian
flag |
F |
Q |
17 |
|
Skippy
badge, |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Northern
Territory theme, NT Flag, Barramundi, Water Buffalo Indigenous Dot/Xray
painting. Colours Ochre, white, black |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Nature,
bush walking, native flowers, warm tones, outback. |
F |
Q |
20 |
|
Beaches,
coastal view, Whitsundays. Turquoise, teal, blues with white. |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Colourful
tropical birds, such as cockatiels, peach-faces etc., Australian native birds
preferred, if possible. |
F |
LB |
22 |
|
Australian
animal themed, happy with whatever animals the ladies choose. |
M |
B |
23 |
|
Queensland
Reds themed |
M |
B |
24 |
|
Aboriginal
inspired design pattern featuring either the outback landscape or stars |
M |
B |
25 |
|
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 |
26 |
|
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 |
27 |
|
Independent
& alternative rock music from the 1990s. For example, band album covers,
such as Nirvana, NIN Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Radiohead,
Silverchair, Powder Finger, etc. |
F |
LB |
28 |
|
RAN crest
(small), Surfs Up Movie Themed |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Surfs Up
Movie Themed |
M |
B |
30 |
|
Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
RAAF
crest with service details |
F |
B |
32 |
|
Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
Disney/Pixar
Themed |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
South
Australian Coat of Arms |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto |
F |
Q |
36 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Military
Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Dogs
(Australian Shepherds and Border Collies) |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Legend of
Zelda, |
F |
Q |
41 |
|
HMAS
BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background. |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Dragon
Ball Z |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Physical
Training Instructor |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
F22
Raptor, (fighter jet) |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
The Steel
Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with lots of Cats and Explosions |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Star Trek
Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
Surf's up
the movie themed |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
F |
Q |
53 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane firing Tomahawk Missile with Explosions |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Melbourne
Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Transformers |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Goat with
explosions |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Tanks
through the ages |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Fortnight
- the game |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Red Dead
Redemption 2 (RDR2) themed, |
M |
B |
62 |
|
Running
(Road and Trail), |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Ocean
colours. |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Tropical
Sunset, |
F |
Q |
65 |
|
4WD, |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Cobra Kai
(American Karate drama TV show) |
M |
LB |
67 |
|
90's
Japanese cars |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
The
Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing. |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
Retro
Arcade |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
King
Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby') |
M |
LB |
71 |
|
Videogames/Orange/Blue |
M |
LB |
72 |
|
Rapper 50
cent |
M |
LB |
73 |
|
Doom
Eternal Theme (video game) |
M |
LB |
74 |
|
Wolverine |
M |
LB |
75 |
|
Blink 182
American Rock Band |
M |
LB |
76 |
|
Rally
Cars / Transformers |
M |
LB |
77 |
|
One
Piece, Zoro vs King battle |
M |
LB |
78 |
|
Navy
Crest with personal details incl PM keys |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Rising
Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
Navy
themed, with ships and crests from |
M |
Q |
81 |
|
Queensland
Maroons themed |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Kookaburras
and mines |
M |
B |
83 |
|
Traditional/neo-traditional
tattoo designs |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
Australian
theme - Beaches, outback, BBQ, larrikin |
M |
B |
85 |
|
Random Pokémon
themed, include mega Lucario if possible |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
Boats and
fish |
M |
Q |
87 |
|
Video
games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple |
M |
LB |
88 |
|
Papua New
Guinea flag, |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
METOC, |
M |
B |
90 |
|
Hydrographer/Survey,
|
M |
B |
91 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
B |
92 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
93 |
|
Navy
Crest, Navy themed, job Electronics Technician. |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
Navy
Crest |
M |
B |
95 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
96 |
|
Navy
Crest with service details |
M |
Q |
97 |
|
Navy
Crest |
F |
Q |
98 |
|
Rising
Sun with details |
M |
Q |
99 |
|
Rising
Sun with details |
M |
Q |
100 |
