Good morning all,
I am just back from a few days in Canberra
and had a very productive time down there. I presented some personalised laundry
bags to the latest Chaplaincy Course and they were very appreciative. One
fellow in particular was very touched as the last time someone made something personal
for him was when his grandmother was alive. He said please don’t underestimate
how much this laundry bag meant to him.
PRINTED PATCHES AND BADGES
Last week I showed you a photo of the
three service crests we can embroider to include in quilts. They are just some
of the many badges we can embroider for use in the quilts and bags. Today I thought I would show some of the
patches that we print. If we cannot embroider a patch because we do not have it
digitised, or perhaps it is a crest/badge that is not called for often enough
to request it to be digitised. In these instances we can print them on fabric
and send them to you to be included.
They will always be printed two to an A4 sheet as the printable fabric
is expensive and I cannot afford to print one badge to a sheet so they will be
about A5 in size.
10th Anniversary Dinner.
Five months to go to our Annual Thank
You Weekend in Canberra and our 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
at the Rex Hotel. 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.
PRIORITIES
Requests nos 1,2,3,4 are the priorities this
week. These are all priority because
they are on deployment overseas so we need to get their quilts and bags to them
to brighten their day and their accommodation. If you can help out please email
me.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 26
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.
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
Please
note- Requests 1,2,3,4 are priority requests!!!!
|
Love
to go hiking, trails, and being outdoors, Green and Blue colours to represent
the Australian outback and oceans. OR if patterns are easier than images,
then patterns in green and Blue . Full creative control is with you and your
team. |
M |
B |
1 |
|
Black,
Army, Corps crest, poppies (We can
post you the Corps badge) |
M |
Q |
2 |
|
Civil
Engineering - dirt, machinery, Adventuring and Hiking. I enjoy bushwalks and landscapes. |
M |
B |
3 |
|
greens
and cream with a Rising Sun and RAAOC badge please. We can supply the badges
to include |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Australian
flag, Coat of Arms, Rising Sun, Anything army themed.(we can supply the
Rising Sun and Coat of Arms) |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Light
blue. motorbikes, snowboarding, camping and/or fishing would be tops. I also
follow Red Bull racing |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
The
Mandalorian (TV Series) |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Harley-Davidson
Motorcycles |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Donkey
Kong or King Kong (gorilla in general) |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
Fortnite
(Game) |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
40
Series landcruiser, Surfing, Travel |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Star
wars |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Any or
all of please….Blues, gold and creams, Dancing, Swimming, bush walking and
Cycling |
F |
Q |
14 |
|
Blue,
PC Gaming, movies, geeky projects; Scottish Terrier (Hugo) |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
Would
love a RAAF crest in the centre with a black border with Cam (any pattern)
(We can supply the Crest |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
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 |
17 |
|
Rising
Sun Badge |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
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 |
19 |
|
Australian
Flag, some poppies, rising sun badge with personal details, RAE badge, AALC
badge (Lawyer) (We can supply Badges) |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
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 |
21 |
|
colours
of the ocean lovely calm blue to raging grey green |
M |
B |
22 |
|
Army
Rising Sun, RAAOC badge, Army Combat Badge, Poppies, ACT Brumbies, Canberra
Raiders (we can supply military badges) |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Rising
Sun, RAAOC badge, Poppies, Flowers, V8 Supercars, Mighty Car Mods logo (we
can supply military badges and car mods logo) |
F |
Q |
24 |
|
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 |
Q |
25 |
|
Pop
culture, blue, black and green |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
SCI-FI FANTASY
STARWARS, LORD OF THE RINGS GARDENING
ICE SKATING BLUE GREEN |
F |
Q |
27 |
|
RED BLUE
MOUNTAIN BIKES SURFING HOME DIY RENOS |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
BLUE BEACH SURFING ROWING
CARLTON FC SKIING GOLF |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
DARKER
COLOURS 4WD SCUBA DIVING GWS GIANTS |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Red blue
cars and motorbikes |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Note
the years this recipient served. |
F |
Q |
32 |
|
BLACK
SILVER MUSIC IRON MAIDEN METALLICA |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
BLACK,
BLUE, NAVY BLUE, ANGELS AND DEMONS with the letter V on it please |
M |
B |
34 |
|
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 |
35 |
|
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 |
36 |
|
CRICKET,
RUGBY, COLLINGWOOD, ST GEORGE, Submariners Dolphins (We can provide the
submariners dolphins) |
M |
B |
37 |
|
Canberra
Raiders and Carlton Blues |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
RAN
crest, HMAS Choules crest, Blue and White, Nautical/Nature Theme (we will
provide you the crests) |
M |
LB |
39 |
|
RAN
crest, HMAS Choules crest, White ensign, Nautical Theme (we will provide you
the crests) |
M |
B |
40 |
|
Red
and Black, Team: Essendon |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
QLD
Maroons |
M |
B |
42 |
|
marvel
, star wars, jets, anchor , red or blue . Thank you |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
star
wars |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Regt
Badge and Rising Sun, Flowers poppies and Roses, Helicopters |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
retro |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Army,
Rising Sun badge Medical corps badge (RAAMC Badge), text "RSM",
Sydney Swans, Softball, Basketball, Poppies (we can provide the badges) |
F |
Q |
47 |
|
star
wars |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
RAN
crest, St George football or NSW State or Origin (we will provide you the RAN
crest) |
F |
B |
49 |
|
RAN
crest and Choules crest, Nautical, Blue, white, green (we will provide you
the crests) |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
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 |
Q |
51 |
|
Super
Saiyan Goku (From Dragon Ball Z) |
M |
B |
52 |
|
Navy
Blue and Sky blue (RAAF Colours) RAAF
crest (We can provide this) |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Toy
Story Theme |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Tie
dyed patterns (Blue), Surfing vibes |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Orange
and White with Nature mountains or rainforest theme |
M |
B |
56 |
|
Akatsuki
Clan (From Naruto) |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Navy
Blue, Ships, sports |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
blue,
cycling, the beach |
F |
B |
59 |
|
Ship's
crest / Motoring + Cars (we can provide ship's crest) |
M |
B |
60 |
|
Liverpool
Football Club |
M |
B |
61 |
|
Black,
Gold, Purple and Blue/Japanese Animation |
M |
B |
62 |
|
Brisbane
Bronco's |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Everton
Football Club, Blue |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Deck
of cards theme. two Kings etc colours red,blue white. |
M |
B |
65 |
|
Black
with dark grey it, the letters S-H in
the center |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Camping,
outdoors themed, Green / Blue |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
South
Sydney Rabbitohs |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
RAN
ensign, white and blue please (We can provide the RAN ensign) |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Star
Wars or Planet of the Apes please, Dark Blue, Black, Dark Green |
M |
B |
70 |
|
Crests
of the following - HMAS DECHAINEUX, HMAS COLLINS, HMAS RANKIN, HMAS RANKIN,
HMAS WALLER, HMAS SHEEAN, HMAS FARNCOMB |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
RUGBY, BLUE , YELLOW, WHITE |
F |
Q |
72 |
|
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 |
73 |
|
RAN
crest, White ensign (we can supply the RAN crest and the ensign) |
M |
B |
74 |
|
Tartan
Patchwork, Nautical, no crest please |
F |
Q |
75 |
|
Red
and Black, Anime - Itachi (From Naruto). |
|
|
76 |
|
RAN
crest, Naval theme, Tobruk &
MANOORA, then replenishment on Success. 4WDing & camping, NSW blues, st
George Illawarra |
M |
B |
77 |
|
RAAF
crest, Text "Timor 99/2000, Iraq 2006, 2012/13 Lebanon, 2017 Middle East/Afghan", |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Turquoise
and navy (colour) |
F |
B |
79 |
|
French
Bulldogs |
M |
B |
80 |
|
RAAF
Crest, West Coast Eagles |
F |
Q |
81 |
|
Brisbane
Broncos theme, Aussie Hero Quilts Logo |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
HMAS
Choules Crest- Ship Theme |
M |
B |
83 |
|
Navy
Blue and White, RAN Crest, Initials |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
Pokemon,
red and white |
M |
B |
85 |
|
Anything
Fishing, boating, Paramatta EELS. |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
Slipknot
(The band), Black |
M |
Q |
87 |
|
Manly
Sea Eagles, Ships Crest |
M |
Q |
88 |
|
NSW
Blues theme |
M |
B |
89 |
|
Daughter's
name, for a young child to grow into - Baby Pink, Elephant Themed |
F |
Q |
90 |
|
Batman
|
M |
Q |
91 |
|
Melbourne
Storm theme |
M |
B |
92 |
|
black |
F |
B |
93 |
|
Blue,
turquoise, black, moon / stars,
butterflys, waves, mandalas. |
F |
Q |
94 |
|
Ocean
theme, Whales, Dolphins, Waves |
F |
Q |
95 |
|
Traditional
Japanese Style Samurai, Crashing Waves, Mt Fuji |
M |
B |
96 |
|
Black
and Gray - tattoo theme/ traditional Japanese/ Old School/ Mandala |
M |
B |
97 |
|
HMAS
Choules Crest, RAN Crest, Rising Sun,
RACT crest, army colours, with littke vikings |
F |
Q |
98 |
|
Chelsea
Football Club, Blue |
M |
B |
99 |
|
Green,
Dinosaurs. |
F |
B |
100 |
|
Carlton
Football club (AFL) "BLUE BAGGERS" |
M |
Q |
101 |
|
RAAF
Crest, RAAF roundel, Op Slipper |
M |
Q |
102 |
|
Blue
and purple, Multimedia art journalling, reading, walking or gym glasses |
F |
Q |
103 |
|
Yellow
and Orange, Watching AFL, Pet Groodle |
F |
Q |
104 |
|
Soothing
colours. Likes Bollywood Dance,
Acting, listening Bollywood music,
country songs, Gym, meditation, cooking |
? |
Q |
105 |
|
Greens,
Blues, Yellows, Oranges anything bright. |
F |
Q |
106 |
|
BLUE,
MUSIC, STAR WARS, MOTO GP |
M |
Q |
107 |
|
Can I
please have a disco themed quilt and a dog themed LB |
M |
Q |
108 |
|
Rising
Sun with personal details, RAAC badge, 2/14th
LIGHT HORSE, |
M |
Q |
110 |
Jan-Maree xx
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