Good morning all,
As per last week we still have a few of our Special Requests on the list this week… quilts this time as all the Laundry Bags were snapped up. They need to be with me in Sydney no later than 13 July and we send you a satchel for postage. Please note, you must have sewn for us in the last 12 months at least, to be accepted for one of these very special requests.
Priority Requests
Requests numbered 1A-1E are all a
priority because these members are off on a six month deployment overseas where
they can expect to NOT have any mail.. and that includes Christmas! I am hoping that we can get their quilts and
bags completed so that we can get them to them BEFORE they deploy so that they
can take them with them. Their quilts and bags need to be in the mail no later
than 9 July.
And why am I writing in this funny Orange
colour? Because the members of the MFO,
or Multinational Force & Observers wear a kind of rusty red cap whilst on
deployment.
10th Anniversary Dinner.
Have you bought your tickets for the
events on the weekend? This is such a good opportunity to meet up with
recipients who have received our quilts and bags and hear their stories. I will
be working hard to get al many of them as I can along to the dinner and to the
other events over the weekend.
Tickets available here from Trybooking.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/798247/sessions
Here are the requests for this week.
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!
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 5
July 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.
The Rest of our Requests.
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 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.
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.
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
Please note- Requests 1A – 1E are priority requests!!!!
And 2A, B
and C are the last of our Special Requests…
|
Must be in
the mail no later than 9 July - Camo colours, army theme, Rising Sun, RAAOC
badge (We can provide the badges) |
M |
B |
1A |
|
Must be
posted no later than 9 Jul 22 |
M |
B |
1B |
|
Must be
posted by 9 Jul 22 |
M |
LB |
1C |
|
Must be
posted by 9 Jul 22 |
M |
Q |
1D |
|
Must be
posted by 9 Jul 22, Rising Sun
badge, MFO logo, Skippy badge, Camo colours, 6RAR logo ( we can provide embroideries of crests
and badges and the text and various camo fabrics and a print out of the 6RAR
logo. ) |
M |
LB |
1E |
|
SPECIAL
PROJECT -
Rising Sun with personal details, Commemorative patch. Poppies/ANZAC themed with a touch of Aussie
flavour and if you can manage it, a nod to France. |
F |
Q |
2A |
|
SPECIAL
PROJECT -
Rising Sun with personal details, Commemorative patch. Poppies/ANZAC themed with a touch of Aussie
flavour and if you can manage it, a nod to France/Belgium. |
M |
Q |
2B |
|
SPECIAL
PROJECT -
Rising Sun with personal details, Commemorative patch. Poppies/ANZAC themed with a touch of Aussie
flavour and if you can manage it, a nod to France. |
M |
Q |
2C |
|
Green,
black and gold, Regiment Badge |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Black
& Blue, Regt Badge, Rising Sun Badge |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Any
colours but if burnt orange is available that would be great. Poppies,
nothing too army please |
F |
B |
5 |
|
any
colours, Nature and cliffs theme, Rising Sun, Skippy badge, Regt badge,
Surname on bottom (We can provide the
Rising Sun, Skippy badge and Regt Badge) |
M |
B |
6 |
|
green
theme for laundry bag, Regt Badge and RAE badge and EOD Bomb as the main
themes (we can provide the Regt and RAE badges and EOD bomb) |
M |
LB |
7 |
|
RAE
badge, Blue and red theme (RAE colours) for quilt, green theme for laundry
bag, Regt Badge and RAE EOD Bomb as the main themes (we can provide the Regt and
RAE badges and EOD bomb) |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Black,
Army, Corps crest, poppies (We can
post you the Corps badge) |
M |
B |
9 |
|
Jeep
and Camping/Mountains type theme |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Ninja/Samurai
Theme |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Australian
flag, Coat of Arms, Rising Sun, Anyting army themed.(we can supply the Rising
Sun and Coat of Arms) |
M |
B |
12 |
|
Light
blue. motorbikes, snowboarding, camping and/or fishing would be tops. I also
follow Red Bull racing |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Melbourne
storm themed (White, Navy, Purple and Gold) with name embroidered on the
bottom. (We can supply the embroidery) |
F |
Q |
14 |
|
Plants
or Music (Punk/Heavy Metal) |
M |
B |
15 |
|
Heavy
Metal |
M |
B |
16 |
|
The
Mandalorian (TV Series) |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Harley-Davidson
Motorcycles |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Donkey
Kong or King Kong (gorilla in general) |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Star
Wars / Lord of the Rings / Harry Potter / Penguins |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Fortnite
(Game) |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
40
Series landcruiser, Surfing, Travel |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Star
wars |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Blues,
gold and creams, Dancing, Swimming, bush walking and Cycling |
F |
Q |
24 |
|
Blue,
PC Gaming, movies, geeky projects; Scottish Terrier (Hugo) |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
blue
or maybe a middle eastern pattern for the material to remind me of the area
of operations.(tip from JM, sometimes you can buy fabric with a tile pattern
on it) a blonde ballerina (to remind him of his fiance) Carlton in the AFL,
UN flag (we can supply UN Flag) |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Rising
Sun with personal details, RASigs |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Would
love a RAAF crest in the center with a black border with Cam (any pattern)
(We can supply the Crest |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Purple
(he’s an engineer so loves “Engineering purple”), RAN Crest with personal
details, Navy Ensign, Engineering Navy Propeller, loves running and working
out at the gym (We can supply badges
and embroidery and also the Navy White Ensign and a silhouette of a propellor
to use for applique) |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Rising
Sun Badge |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Engineer
Colours which are red and royal blue, with Rising Sun Badge, Australian Army
Apprentice Badge and RAE Engineer Badge.
(We can supply badges) Date of enlistment and dischage |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Australian
Flag, some poppies, rising sun badge for Army service and maybe the scales of
justice (Lawyer) (We can supply Rising Sun Badge) |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
RAAF
Crest, RAAF 2 SQN, wedgetail aircraft,
sailing, farm life (goats, chickens, chopping wood) (we can send you
both crests and a silhouette of the wedgetail for applique) |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
RAN
crest, anything naval, poppies, etc (we can provide the RAN crest) |
M |
LB |
34 |
|
colours
of the ocean lovely calm blue to raging grey green |
M |
B |
35 |
|
Army
Rising Sun, RAAOC badge, Army Combat Badge, Poppies, ACT Brumbies, Canberra
Raiders (we can supply military badges) |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Rising
Sun, RAAOC badge, Poppies, Flowers, V8 Supercars, Mighty Car Mods logo (we
can supply military badges and car mods logo) |
F |
Q |
37 |
|
Rising
Sun, Australian Army Catering Corps badge, RAAOC badge, Regt badge, the Anzac
soldier resting on arms silhouette, Interfet badge, MFO badge (we can supply
badges and a silhouette of the soldier to applique) |
M |
B |
38 |
|
Note
the years this recipient served. |
F |
Q |
39 |
|
BLUE MUSIC
STAR WARS MOTO GP |
M |
B |
40 |
|
POP
CULTURE BLACK BLUE
GREEN |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
SCI-FI FANTASY
STARWARS, LORD OF THE RINGS GARDENING
ICE SKATING BLUE GREEN |
F |
B |
42 |
|
RED BLUE
MOUNTAIN BIKES SURFING HOME DIY RENOS |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
BLUE BEACH SURFING ROWING
CARLTON FC SKIING GOLF |
M |
B |
44 |
|
DARKER
COLOURS 4WD SCUBA DIVING GWS GIANTS |
M |
B |
45 |
|
Can I
please have a disco themed quilt and a dog themed LB |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
RED BLUE
CARS & MOTORBIKES |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
BLACK
SILVER MUSIC IRON MAIDEN METALLICA |
M |
B |
48 |
|
BLACK BLUE
NAVY ANGELS AND DEMONS with the
letter V on it please |
M |
B |
49 |
|
RAN
crest, Submariner's dolphins badge with
"CHIEF OF THE BOAT" underneath it. Submarines. BLACK YELLOW We can provide the
RAN crest and Submariner's dolphins) |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
DIRT
BIKES (KTM) Submariner's Dolphins with
badge with "CHIEF OF THE BOAT" underneath it. ORANGE
BLACK (we can provide the submariners dolphin) |
M |
B |
51 |
|
RAN
Crest, beach, flowers, jasmine, HMAS
ANZAC, HMAS MANORA, HMAS SYDNEY
crests, green Aqua and bright colours (we can provide the RAN crest and ships
crests) Recipient is NZ MAORI, |
F |
Q |
52 |
|
CRICKET,
RUGBY, COLLINGWOOD, ST GEORGE, Submariners Dolphins (We can provide the
submariners dolphins) |
M |
B |
53 |
|
Canberra
Raiders and Carlton Blues |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
RAN
crest, Blue and White, Nautical Theme, HMAS Choules crest (we will provide
you the crests) |
M |
B |
55 |
|
RAN
crest, HMAS Choules crest, Blue and White, Nautical/Nature Theme (we will
provide you the crests) |
M |
B |
56 |
|
RAN
crest, HMAS Choules crest, Blue and White, Nautical Theme (we will provide
you the crests) |
M |
B |
57 |
|
RAN
crest, HMAS Choules crest, White ensign, Nautical Theme (we will provide you
the crests) |
M |
B |
58 |
|
RAN
crest, HMAS Choules crest, Blue, nautical theme (we will provide you the
crests) |
M |
B |
59 |
|
Red
and Black, Team: Essendon |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
RAN
crest, HMAS Choules crest, any colour Nautical/Tattoo/Sailor Jerry style (we
will provide you the crests) |
F |
B |
61 |
|
Retro |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Ocean
marlin fishing |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
QLD
Maroons |
M |
B |
64 |
|
Star
Wars |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
marvel
, star wars, jets, anchor , red or blue . Thank you |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Bright
Colours, Dogs |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
star
wars |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
son's
name, Safari animal theme. A design a
little boy can grow into |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Regt
Badge and Rising Sun, Flowers poppies and Roses, Helicopters |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
retro |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
Army,
Rising Sun badge Medical corps badge (RAAMC Badge), text "RSM",
Sydney Swans, Softball, Basketball, Poppies (we can provide the badges) |
F |
Q |
72 |
|
star
wars |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
RAN
crest, St George football or NSW State or Origin (we will provide you the RAN
crest) |
F |
B |
74 |
|
RAN
crest and Choules crest, Nautical, Blue, white, green (we will provide you
the crests) |
M |
B |
75 |
|
Rising
Sun, Nursing Officer in RAANC and Midwife, Yoga teacher. I love Kombi Vans (I have a blue and white
1976 Kombi) and the beach. Also distance running (We can provide RAANC and
rising Sun badges) |
F |
B |
76 |
|
Super
Saiyan Goku (From Dragon Ball Z) |
M |
B |
77 |
|
Colour
dark blue or green, fave things - dogs, chickens, food, australiana |
F |
Q |
78 |
|
Navy
Blue and Sky blue (RAAF Colours) RAAF
crest (We can provide this) |
M |
B |
79 |
|
Toy
Story Theme |
M |
B |
80 |
|
Army -
Transport |
F |
B |
81 |
|
Nautical
theme, RAN crest and Choules crest (we will provide you the crests) |
M |
B |
82 |
|
Tie
dyed patterns (Blue), Surfing vibes |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Orange
and White with Nature mountains or rainforest theme |
M |
B |
84 |
|
Akatsuki
Clan (From Naruto) |
M |
B |
85 |
|
Japanese
Theme; Temples, Samurai, Mt Fuji, Koi fish, Cherry blossoms. |
M |
B |
86 |
|
Colourful,
psychedelic, tie dyed patterns |
M |
B |
87 |
|
Green
and Pink, stand up paddleboard, roller skating, the beach |
F |
B |
88 |
|
Navy
Blue, Ships, sports |
M |
B |
89 |
|
blue,
cyling, the beach |
F |
B |
90 |
|
Rising
Sun, RACT, 176 AD badge (we will provide you the crests) |
M |
Q |
91 |
|
RAAF
crest with personal details below including dates of service 09 Jan 70 - 10
Jan 18, RAAF Roundel (we will provide
you the crest) |
M |
LB |
92 |
|
Ship's
crest / Motoring + Cars (we can provide ship's crest) |
M |
B |
93 |
|
Ship's
Crest - Wonder Women Cartoon Images (we can provide the ship's crest) |
F |
B |
94 |
|
Liverpool
Football Club |
M |
B |
95 |
|
Black,
Gold, Purple and Blue/Japanese Animation |
M |
B |
96 |
|
Brisbane
Bronco's |
M |
B |
97 |
|
Everton
Football Club, Blue |
M |
B |
98 |
|
Deck
of cards theme. two Kings etc colours red,blue white. |
M |
B |
99 |
|
Black
with dark grey it, the letters S-H in
the center |
m |
B |
100 |
|
West
Tigers |
M |
B |
101 |
|
Camping,
outdoors themed, Green / Blue |
M |
B |
102 |
|
South
Sydney Rabbitohs |
M |
B |
103 |
|
RAN
ensign, white and blue please (We can provide the RAN ensign) |
M |
B |
104 |
|
Star
Wars or Planet of the Apes please, Dark Blue, Black, Dark Green |
M |
B |
105 |
|
Crests
of the following - HMAS DECHAINEUX, HMAS COLLINS, HMAS RANKIN, HMAS RANKIN,
HMAS WALLER, HMAS SHEEAN, HMAS FARNCOMB |
M |
Q |
106 |
|
RUGBY, BLUE , YELLOW, WHITE |
F |
B |
107 |
|
RAN
crest, Royal Australian Navy Amphibious Squadron Insignia (example found at: https://www.navy.gov.au/history/tradition/origin-ran-squadron-and-national-insignia)
|
M |
B |
108 |
|
Blue
and White, Nautical Theme, would love name spelt out in Signal Flags, no
crests |
F |
B |
109 |
|
Tartan
- green, red or navy |
M |
B |
110 |
Till next time…
happy stitching!
Jan-Maree xx
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