Hi all
Tickets sales for the Anniversary Dinner close this week 8 Oct 26. Have you got yours? We have lots of special things happening this year due to our 15th Anniversary.
Hear ye, hear
ye! We have an extra-special
guest joining us for the first time ever at our 15th Anniversary
Dinner! No hints, you will have to come along to find out
who they are.
See this
wonderful pile of random laundry bags? 🧺❤️
These bags
were requested because a ship had to deploy at short notice, and the
crew were looking for ways to boost morale and bring a little bit of comfort
and connection to those serving onboard.
Thanks to
the amazing response from all you wonderful people, we were able to pull
together exactly the right number of laundry bags needed for the ship! ❤️
Every bag
represents someone taking the time to sew, create and give. Together, they show
just how much can be achieved when the AHQ community gets behind a request.
So, this
isn't just a pile of laundry bags…
It's a pile
of generosity, teamwork, love and 40,000+ reasons why what we do matters! 🧵❤️
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1 -26
Numbers 1-20 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.
Numbers 21-26 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.
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 17 Nov 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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RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
1 |
|
Operation Mazurka badge 2026 |
M |
Q |
2 |
|
Rising Sun badge |
M |
B |
3 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
B |
4 |
|
Rising Sun with details Jul 2026 - Jan 2027 |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Japanese Maple Trees (or bonsai) |
M |
B |
6 |
|
The Cat Empire' (Australian Band, they have a logo that could be
appliqued) |
M |
B |
7 |
|
Love Camping |
M |
B |
8 |
|
Loves the video game series Mass Effect, anything related to that
would be amazing |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
LB - Rainbow 6 Seige & Grand Theft Auto (X-Box games) themed |
M |
B |
10 |
|
Chocolate and Tanned Kelpie (1 dog, two colours), Fishing |
M |
B |
11 |
|
QLD Rainforest and earthy colours/scenery |
M |
B |
12 |
|
Star Wars |
M |
B |
13 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
14 |
|
Navy Crest, |
M |
B |
15 |
|
Zelda |
M |
B |
16 |
|
Anything Star Wars related but only the good guys…. |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Loves the video game series The Elder Scrolls |
M |
B |
18 |
|
Anything French Bulldog related and bright colours but not pink
please. |
F |
Q |
19 |
|
Rising Sun |
F |
Q |
20 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
RAAF crest |
F |
B |
22 |
|
Kids movie themed- Lilo and Stitch, Land Before Time, Woody and Jessie
(Toy Story), Bluey and Bingo |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Golden Retrievers |
F |
LB |
24 |
|
RAAF Crest |
F |
B |
25 |
|
Rising Sun with details |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Rising Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Navy badge |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Goannas |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
RAN class |
F |
B |
30 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Warhammer 40k (Adeptus Mechanicus) |
M |
B |
32 |
|
RAAF Ensign |
M |
B |
33 |
|
Middle Eastern themed with earthy tones and touches of blue/green and
Arabic patterns/designs |
F |
B |
34 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Sailfish |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Red bull Ampol racing |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Isuzu Dmax theme (car/vehicle) |
M |
B |
40 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
RAAF badge with service details |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Rising Sun with personal details |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
RAAF crest |
F |
Q |
45 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Port Adelaide AFL |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
LB - Aviation Themed |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
F |
B |
49 |
|
RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Lightening McQueen from Cars |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Toy Story Themed |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Hawthorn Hawks/Ships Theme |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Masters of the Universe (He-Man) Theme |
M |
B |
55 |
|
See info sheets (2) |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
OP LINESMAN 2026 in small text |
F |
LB |
58 |
|
Warhammer 40K |
M |
B |
59 |
|
Shipwrecks and Sirens |
F |
LB |
60 |
|
One side - Sanemi from Demon Slayer |
M |
LB |
61 |
|
Navy Crest |
M |
LB |
62 |
|
Sunset with image of Anzac Class FFH and Helicopter flying towards the
sun |
M |
LB |
63 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Indiana Jones themed |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
K-POP Demon Hunters themed |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Wedge-tailed eagles/NRL: Melbourne Storm themed |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Brisbane Bronco's NRL Club colours and logo themed |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Gold Coast Titans NRL Club colours and logo themed |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Rising Sun with details |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
Air Force themed in blues, |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
72 |
|
Green |
F |
Q |
73 |
