Good morning all,
HMAS Adelaide is currently partaking in Op Tonga Assist. To let them know that we appreciate their
service and their assistance to our Pacific neighbours we have a number of
their crew on our request list.
The chaplain tells me that when word got around the ship
that they were able to submit requests for quilts and laundry bags the feedback
was really positive. Here are some of the messages she received in response…
What an
amazing opportunity, one I can’t turn down! – Thomas
I have
always wanted to get one of their pieces! – Keirron
This is a
lovely gesture by these selfless and thoughtful ladies. – Cat
This is
amazing news!! – Tegan
Thank you
very much for the offer. – Steven
Thank you
so much for this wonderful opportunity. – Sandra
Thank you
so much for this - Paige
I would
love to participate in this amazing opportunity!!! – Peter
I would
absolutely love a heroes quilt! – Lachlan
I would
LOVE a laundry bag, they are amazing -
Deb
This is
such a wonderful and generous offer from them! – Sophee
Really
appreciate this, thank you! – Sean
I would
love to order a laundry bag! I’ve seen them around and would love to get one
for myself. – Zoe
Thank you
for letting me know! I love this idea, I think it is so special, Jan-Maree
sounds like a wonderful human. – Sophie
Thanks
again for organising this, I cannot wait to receive one! – Kimberley
Thank you
heaps in advance! - Ash
This is
absolutely amazing! – Jacob
Now doesn’t that sort of feedback
just make you want to sew! It does me!
“I have a little-used Bernina 800DL overlocker that I was
going to sell but I don't know how to use eBay and not sure if I trust it
anyway. Thus I have decided that I would like to benefit AHQ by making it
available to anyone who is willing to give a donation of, say, $250+ to Aussie
Heroes for the overlocker. They would need to pick it up from me at Penrith and
I have a couple of serger books to go with it as well as its accessories and
instruction book.”
Robyn was not really sure what size donation to ask for so I
am sure if you go to her with a good offer she will consider it.
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Now on to our requests.
Once you’ve made your selection of what you’d like to try,
do please EMAIL friendsofAHQ@gmail.com and Catherine or I will be pleased to assist you with your
selection. Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you!
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 and include only 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 PMKEYS number given you in any
correspondence with the admin team. This
helps the volunteer admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc. The PMKEYS number is included in the address
details we supply for your recipient e.g.
the 7-digit number in bold below.
CPL Wanda Quilt 8765432
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 and PMKEYS of the recipient and we
can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and also 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 a 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.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 7 March 2022 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.
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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LBs for Butterworth. If you would like to make some masculine or
gender neutral LBs to send to our soldiers undertaking training in the jungle
in Malaysia I know they would be most grateful. You will need to pay the cost
of postage to Sydney. Please just let
me know how many bags (One or more) that you would like to make. |
M |
LB |
1 |
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Black / Red Lord of the rings, Supernatural,
vikings, Star wars |
M |
B |
2 |
|
Royal Australian Navy crest, Sydney Swans,
medicine/caduceus, poppies, blue |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
BMW superbikes or any sports bikes |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
ANIME |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Holden, Moto GP, Ducati Motorbikes |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
The colours of Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club
- purple/dark blue (predominant) with white and gold lightning bolts. |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Cars and Motorbikes |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Anime (Japanese cartoon) or Dragon Ball Z |
M |
Q |
9 |
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Loves science fiction and gadgets/technology .
Loves the colour green |
M |
B |
10 |
|
four wheel driving and camping and mountain
biking. Text "kind of a big deal"
Crests for Cavalry, RAAOC and AAIC (crests and text can be supplied) |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Rising Sun, Aviation Corp badge, service details (Rising sun and Aviation Corps badges and
service details can be provided.) |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Star Wars |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Rugby League Sydney Roosters (red, white,
blue) or Liverpool FC, with the
nickname |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
South Sydney NRL - Rabbitohs Themed |
F |
Q |
15 |
|
Gears of War (XBOX Game) Quilt. |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
AAPRS badge, RAAOC badge, Canadian flag and
Australian flag and anything with the rockband “Kiss” |
F |
Q |
17 |
|
RAAOC badge, ACB, |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
RAAPC badge, Rising Sun, Sydney University Regiment
badge, Soldier career management agency badge, 17 Brigade badge, Australia
Post colours (red and white) |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
RAINF, RACT, Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Rising Sun with personal details below, AALC,
RACMP, Australian flag, Text
"East Timor 2002 Election Observer", |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
4wdrive/camping/outback themed |
M |
B |
22 |
|
Army camo/green, nature, etc. |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Blue/ green. Diving, Weight lifting and 4WDing.
RAN crest with Name rank and service number please. (We can provide the crest
with personal details) |
M |
B |
24 |
|
light blue, green and yellow and I love beach
scenery. Embroidery: name and rank, OP Tonga Assist 2022"
(we can provide the embroidery) |
M |
LB |
25 |
|
green and I love turtles and golden cocker
spaniels. My favourite shape is also a diamond. Embroidery: "HMAS Adelaide 2022" (We can
provide the embroidery) |
M |
B |
26 |
|
Some purple being a stoker (Marine Engineer) –
Crests for previous ships (HMAS Westralia, Manoora, Warrramunga, Sirius,
Sydney-FFG, Adelaide-LHD). RAN crest
with name and rank, MEO HMAS Adelaide, Op Tonga Assist", and a propeller
somewhere. (We can provide the embroidery and crests) |
F |
Q |
27 |
|
Sailing/water theme, with surname please |
F |
LB |
28 |
|
Cronulla Sharks NRL with my last name on it
please. |
M |
LB |
29 |
|
Blue and greens
SCUBA Diving – the ocean. With
my name on it please |
M |
B |
30 |
|
Light brown and grey with a silhouette of HMAS
Adelaide (LHD) and my surname please |
M |
LB |
31 |
|
mixture of blues and greens (ocean colours) with
animals from the ocean included eg: turtles, dolphins, etc. |
F |
LB |
32 |
|
Blues & Greens, even some red or orange. I
would absolutely love to have monkeys on it, maybe some bananas. RASIGS crest
royal blue if possible (RASIGs crest can be embroidered) |
F |
B |
33 |
|
Green/blue with turtles with surname included if
possible please |
F |
B |
34 |
|
Pink, Dachshund and Frenchie Bulldogs,
Marvel. With the word REIGN |
F |
B |
35 |
|
blues, purples and anything that goes with them.
Hogwarts themed quilt Slytheran greens. Any other colours, no pinks
please. Interests - Harry potter
(my Hogwarts house is slytherin) , The Mandalorian (Baby yoda is my favourite
character.) I also like mountain
scenes in regards to nature, I love Canada. Embroidery:
please include my first and surname plus 2022" anything other
than Harry potter is a bonus. (Embroidery can be provided) |
F |
B |
36 |
|
Blue, black and white colours, Batman, 'Punisher'
logo |
M |
LB |
37 |
|
Rain forest, waterfall. Baby Yoda, Mandalorian,
Bright colours, green, blues. Requst Nickname on the quilt. |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Blue and white.
I would like personal details embroidered on it if possible (Details
can be embroidered and sent to you) |
M |
LB |
39 |
|
a beachy surfy design |
M |
LB |
40 |
|
"Toy Story" design |
M |
LB |
41 |
|
a fishy/aquarium design |
M |
LB |
42 |
|
American traditional tattoo art design |
M |
LB |
43 |
|
One piece(the anime) The guitar, blue and purple |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Yellow, green, red & white. Rugby League,
Gym, old music, Sunflowers, Peonies.
Signals Corps Badge and "OPTONGA22". (Badge and text can be
embroidered for you) |
F |
B |
45 |
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Black, Red, Orange, Green etc Rugby, Waterpolo, Rugby League, AFL. Basically anything to do with sport and
colourful. |
M |
B |
46 |
|
RAN crest.
I support the Cronulla Sharks but would be happy with anything (RAN
crest can be provided) |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
RAN crest, Cronulla Sharks (RAN Crest can be
provided) |
M |
LB |
48 |
|
RAN Crest with personal details, plus OP Tonga
Assist. Other than that happy for the maker to choose (Crest with details can
be embroidered) |
F |
Q |
49 |
|
If my laundry bag had my srname on it that would
be amazing |
F |
LB |
50 |
|
Jeep and Camping/Mountains type theme |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Jeep and Camping/Mountains type theme with my
surname embroidered on the laundry bag please |
M |
LB |
52 |
|
Soccer/Cricket/Golf Liverpool FC. Embroidered
panel with nickname and the following Royal Australian Navy, Ex Royal Navy,
HMAS, Anzac, HMAS Adelaide, HMS Westminster, HMS Brocklesby. (Name and ship
details can be embroidered) |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Nickname with soccer and cricket please |
M |
LB |
54 |
|
Indonesian Buddahs please or if that is not
possible then Indigenous art theme etc would be wonderful. Embroidered patch
with my service details and Op Tonga Assist 2022 (Embroidery can be provided) |
F |
B |
55 |
|
blue colours – or ocean themed. I would love my surname on it (THANK YOU SO
MUCH) |
F |
B |
56 |
|
Yellow sunflowers/ daisies and the ocean. |
F |
LB |
57 |
|
Pink and aqua, flowers. Embroidery: Medical symbol, HMAS Adelaide
and OP Tonga Assist with my name (Crest and embroidered patch can be
provided) |
F |
Q |
58 |
|
Pink and aqua, flowers. |
F |
LB |
59 |
|
Blue’s, whites, purples and pinks, interests:
nature, stars, flowers. Would like
surname on the quilt please |
F |
B |
60 |
|
whites and pinks, doughnuts, beach, rugby. Would appreciate Nickname on the LB |
F |
LB |
61 |
|
Orange, black, purple. A nice (Christian) cross, not a gory
one. White Ensign. EW rate badge. Numbers 39 and 01 (EW badge is easy to
applique, can send photo to work from) |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Orange, black, purple with my name on it please. |
M |
LB |
63 |
|
red, white and blue. rugby union |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
red, white and blue. rugby union |
M |
LB |
65 |
|
Green, Blue, purple. travelling, outdoors,
drawing, gaming and reading. Interests – The night sky, nature, Manhattan,
Day of the Dead festival in mexico, psychology, marvel movies Spiderman. |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Happy for anything blue or ocean coloured,
anything to remind me of home (Norfolk Island)! |
F |
LB |
67 |
|
Pink, Purple and Blue, ocean and beach. Please include nickname |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
A red and blue laundry bag would be amazing as
I’m a big Newcastle Knights fan. |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
Cooking, food, baking anything along the lines of
food as I am a Chef. Please include my name |
F |
Q |
70 |
|
Cooking, food, baking anything along the lines of
food as I am a Chef |
F |
LB |
71 |
|
Blue colours, sea creatures (Turtles, whales
etc.). HMAS Adelaide Crest and HMAS Stuart crest please. (Adelaide and Stuart
crests can be provided) |
F |
B |
72 |
|
Neutral, not bright colours, maybe like maroon,
cream, olive. I like geometric patterns, shapes. Please include my surname |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Preferred colour is blue with either a star wars
or dungeons and dragons theme. Please include my name and rank |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Sea life, nautical, anything maritime. |
F |
LB |
75 |
|
Anything ocean themed/blue in colour would be
wonderful, I love corals and ocean creatures.
Please include my surname (name can be embroidered for you) |
F |
LB |
76 |
|
Rainbow colours, with the Navy Health Crest, text
"NURSO" (Crest and text can
be provided) |
F |
LB |
77 |
|
ACDC themed, Black with a red ACDC logo if
possible please |
M |
B |
78 |
|
Health Services Crest CPOMED below the crest,
whatever colours compliment the crest. (Crest will be provided) |
M |
LB |
79 |
|
Anything Marvel or Canterbury Bulldogs related.
With my two sons' names please |
M |
LB |
80 |
|
Burnt orange or blue please, Lego or dental (teeth/toothbrushes
etc). Initials please |
F |
LB |
81 |
|
picture of LHD 01, Initials please. Perhaps grey/blue/navy but will be grateful
for anything at all :) |
F |
Q |
82 |
|
Could I get a pink quilt with a dancing
theme? With first name on it please |
M |
B |
83 |
|
Lightning McQueen Theme (from the movie Cars) or
Blue, Red and White (RACT colours). RACT
Badge and nickname (we can provide badge and nickname) |
M |
LB |
84 |
|
Brisbane Lions AFL, Parramatta Eels (NRL), AMPOL
Red Bull Racing Team (V8s), Tenpin Bowling. |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Brisbane Lions AFL, Parramatta Eels (NRL), AMPOL
Red Bull Racing Team (V8s), Tenpin Bowling.
Would love my name on the bag please |
M |
LB |
86 |
|
Green, Red, and white. Victoria Bitter Laundry
Bag (VB) woud love the VB logo on it with my last name please |
M |
LB |
87 |
|
May I please have both with a design of the AFL
Melbourne football Club. |
M |
B |
88 |
|
I like Orcas, Whales and the sea. |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
cars or
computers. |
M |
LB |
90 |
|
Purple with a d20 (twenty-sided dice), and my
surname at the top. |
M |
LB |
91 |
|
Mermaid theme with Name on it |
M |
Q |
92 |
|
Favourite TV Shows - Simpsons/Family Guy, |
M |
LB |
93 |
|
Purples and blues (for my daughter). Quilt
Embroidery: "Far From Home - Thinking of You". Laundry Bag: same colours |
M |
B |
94 |
