Hi all,
Firstly, this week a little note about posting off quilts and bags. Now that we are using prepaid satchels for a lot of our posting many of you are tracking your parcels. Some things you need to know:
If you track your parcel and are concerned about its progress for whatever reason, please give me all the info when you email. Specifically, please send me the tracking number and not just what the tracking app tells you if that makes sense. Often, I need to pass the tracking on to the recipient if they need to collect their parcel.
If you are sending to a ship and decide to try and track your parcel, please know that your parcels will be sent to a sorting depot. Once there, Australia Post will determine where the ship is and what they want done with their mail, and then the parcels will be forwarded on accordingly. This forwarding will not be reflected in the tracking though. If you are concerned feel free to email me, there are things that I can do.
If you are posting to an AFPO address, there should never be a charge, so long as your parcel is under 2kg. There is one exception to this, but you will know about it before you post. If the PO wants to charge you, please contact me.
If you are running late to post to an AFPO address DO NOT USE EXPRESS POST. It will not get there any quicker.
If you are posting to an AFPO address, do not
use a prepaid satchel. Postage is free so you need a padded post pack or a
box depending on what you can buy. We have a complete list of instructions for
posting to an AFPO address. Please let us know if you would like them.
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 1 -18 are priority for a variety of reasons.
Some
of them are the last of their group, some are deployed and some have other
reasons for their urgency. We would love to get these requests sent off to
their recipients as soon as possible.
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 23 June 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 |
B |
1 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
B |
2 |
|
Rising Sun (with details) |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Surfs Up Movie Themed |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Dragon Ball Z |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and
body building in general |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
Liverpool FC (Mo Salah 11, Virgil 4, Gerrard 8,
King Kenny 7) We can provide a photo printed on fabric of the four listed
players |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Queensland Maroons themed |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Space invaders, Pacman or Donkey Kong on a dark
background |
M |
LB |
9 |
|
Blue and White colours |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
NAVY badge |
M |
B |
11 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Rising Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Miffy (rabbit cartoon) |
M |
B |
15 |
|
Morobe Flag/Emblem - PNG Province (Morobe) Flag |
M |
B |
16 |
|
Western Suburbs Magpies Themed Rugby League Team |
M |
B |
17 |
|
Rising Sun with dates |
M |
B |
18 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
LB |
19 |
|
Navy Crest, |
F |
LB |
20 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
LB |
21 |
|
RAAF Crest, |
M |
LB |
22 |
|
Interests are Bicycles, |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Navy badge |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
Essendon (AFL) |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
27 |
|
Cracken/Octopus/Sea Monsters |
M |
LB |
28 |
|
RAN crest and HMAS Supply crest (We can provide RAN and HMAS Supply badges) |
F |
LB |
29 |
|
West tigers |
M |
LB |
30 |
|
Barnyard animals |
M |
LB |
31 |
|
Lord of the Rings |
M |
LB |
32 |
|
Broncos |
M |
LB |
33 |
|
Bluey |
M |
LB |
34 |
|
Star Wars and NSW Blues |
M |
LB |
35 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
36 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
37 |
|
Rainbow and Blue themed |
M |
B |
38 |
|
Cricket/travel |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Text "BEECH 1/26" on the Quilt and
Laundry Bag. |
M |
B |
40 |
|
Essendon Bombers (AFL Team) |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Text "BEECH 26" on the Quilt and
Laundry Bag. |
M |
B |
42 |
|
2007 RuneScape |
M |
B |
43 |
|
2007 RuneScape |
M |
B |
44 |
|
Manly Sea Eagles |
M |
LB |
45 |
|
Spice Girls/Girl Power. |
M |
LB |
46 |
|
Baby Yoda from Star Wars. |
M |
LB |
47 |
|
Baby Groot |
F |
LB |
48 |
|
F1 McLarin Car Racing |
M |
LB |
49 |
|
I do not expect everything to be included, I have
just provided a lot to help the special crafter come up with a great,
meaningful design. |
F |
Q |
50 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
51 |
|
RAAF badge with details |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Navy badge with service details |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Farm with Fox/Kelpie Dog |
M |
LB |
56 |
|
How to Train Your Dragon |
M |
LB |
57 |
|
Dungeons and Dragons |
M |
LB |
58 |
|
Brisbane Broncos if available 1988 Logo |
M |
LB |
59 |
|
The Witcher (can provide 2 embroideries) |
M |
LB |
60 |
|
RAN badge with service details |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
RAAF badge with details |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
63 |
|
Loves greens |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Liverpool Football Club |
M |
LB |
66 |
|
Parramatta Eels |
M |
LB |
67 |
|
Makita (work tool logo) |
F |
LB |
68 |
|
Wake Boarding or Motorbike Riding |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
Ocean |
F |
LB |
70 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
RAN badge |
F |
Q |
76 |
|
Navy badge |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
Star Wars |
M |
LB |
78 |
|
Sesame Street |
M |
LB |
79 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
F |
LB |
80 |
|
Golden Retriever |
F |
LB |
81 |
|
Golden Retriever |
M |
LB |
82 |
|
Navy badge |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
Hobbies & Interests: |
M |
Q |
87 |
|
Rising Sun |
F |
Q |
88 |
|
Sailing |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Blue Staffy Dog |
M |
LB |
90 |
|
Ocean |
F |
LB |
91 |
|
Ducks or Gingham (pattern design) |
F |
LB |
92 |
|
Sea Otter |
F |
LB |
93 |
|
Iris Flowers |
F |
LB |
94 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
96 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
97 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
98 |
|
RAAF Crest, |
M |
Q |
99 |
|
Navy Crest, |
F |
Q |
100 |
