Good morning all,
Yesterday this
lovely Vietnam Veteran received his quilt, made by Bobbie S and her awesome
group of Mystery block makers. Bobbie added the anchors and the RAN crest came from Inge. He has been
doing it tough and has been in hospital for 8 weeks. His daughter reached out to me hoping we could
do something to cheer him up and to brighten up his hospital room. Tears flowed
when he received his quilt and he sat there staring at ever part of it. He said “Wow I feel honoured to have gotten
this and to read the letters.”
Doesn’t that just make your day?
And now, here are the requests for this week.
No priority requests, as such, this week but a few of them have been on the list for a while and I would love to see them be taken on.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 5
September 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.
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 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
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Australian
Army / Australiana / NSW Blues (rugby league - state of origin) West Coast
Eagles (AFL) Gold Coast Titans (NRL) |
M |
B |
1 |
|
RAN
crest, Naval theme, Tobruk &
MANOORA, SUCCESS. 4WDing & camping, NSW blues, st George Illawarra (we
can provide RAN crest and ship's crests) |
M |
Q |
2 |
|
RAAF
crest, Text "Timor 99/2000, Iraq 2006, 2012/13 Lebanon, 2017 Middle East/Afghan", |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Feminine
with Rising Sun and Intelligence Corps badge |
F |
LB |
4 |
|
Army
Rising Sun, RAAOC badge, Army Combat Badge, Poppies, ACT Brumbies, Canberra
Raiders (we can supply military badges) |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
RAAF
Crest, West Coast Eagles (We can provide crest) |
F |
Q |
6 |
|
Pop
Culture, blue black and green |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Red
Blue, Mountain bikes, surfing, home DIY renos |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Blue
beach surfing rowing Carlton FC, Skiing and golf |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
Red,
blue, cars and motorbikes |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Darker
colours, 4WD, Scuba Diving and Greater Western Stdney (GWS) Giants |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Black,
blue, Navy blue, angels and demons with the letter V on it please |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Rising
Sun, RASigs Corps Badge |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Cricket,
rugby, Collingwood, St George, Submariners Dolphins |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Canberra
Raiders and Carlton Blues |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
RAN
crest, HMAS Choules crest, White ensign, Nautical Theme (we will provide you
the crests) |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
QLD
Maroons |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
retro |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
RAN
crest, St George football or NSW State or Origin (we will provide you the RAN
crest) |
F |
B |
19 |
|
Navy
Blue and Sky blue (RAAF Colours) RAAF
crest (We can provide this) |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Navy
Blue, Ships, sports |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
blue,
cyling, the beach |
F |
Q |
22 |
|
Ship's
crest / Motoring + Cars (we can provide ship's crest) |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Black,
Gold, Purple and Blue/Japanese Animation |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
Brisbane
Bronco's |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
RAN
crest, anything naval, poppies, etc (we can provide the RAN crest) |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Deck
of cards theme. two Kings etc colours red,blue white. |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Black
with dark grey it, the letters S-H in
the center |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
South
Sydney Rabbitohs |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
RAN
ensign, white and blue please (We can provide the RAN ensign) |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Star
Wars or Planet of the Apes please, Dark Blue, Black, Dark Green |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
RAN
crest, White ensign (we can supply the RAN crest and the ensign) |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
Red
and Black, Anime - Itachi (From Naruto). |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
French
Bulldogs |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Nature
theme, |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
Navy
Blue and White, RAN Crest, Initials
(we can provide the RAN crest) |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Anything
Fishing, boating, Paramatta EELS. |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Manly
Sea Eagles, Ships Crest |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
NSW
Blues theme |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Melbourne
Storm theme |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
HMAS
Choules Crest, RAN Crest, Rising Sun,
RACT crest, army colours, with littke vikings(We can provide the crests) |
F |
Q |
41 |
|
Chelsea
Football Club, Blue |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Blue
and purple, Multimedia art journalling, reading, walking or gym classes |
F |
Q |
43 |
|
Soothing
colours. Likes Bollywood Dance,
Acting, listening Bollywood music,
country songs, Gym, meditation, cooking |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Blue
Music, Star Wars, Moto GP |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Rising
Sun with personal details, RAAC badge, 2/14th
LIGHT HORSE, (We can supply the crests and badges) |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
HMAS
Choules crest / Motorcycles/ Golf and the Fremantle Dockers (AFL). (We Can
provide the crest) |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Red
& White Nottingham Forest Football Club UK |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
UK
theme as deployed to UK during Queens Jubilee, some mention of being at
Sandhurst if possible. |
F |
Q |
49 |
|
rising
sun and medical corps badge if possible (We can provide the badges) and
indigenous themes. |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
4WDs Sunsets and camping would be cool. |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
FA18
Hornet's; or Starwars (he loves Boba Fett and IG11 but anything would be
amazing) |
M |
LB |
52 |
|
Carlton
Football Club (AFL) and/or Papua New Guinea themes (Bird of Paradise, PukPuk) |
M |
LB |
53 |
|
Orange,
blue, white, green. Hobbies/interests: Swimming at the beach, hiking,
travelling, running. |
F |
Q |
54 |
|
Lego
and Starwars or planets |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
White
with light green stripes |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Barbie,
Girl Lego, How to Train Your Dragon,
Pokemon (For 8yo Girl) |
F |
LB |
57 |
|
Dogs
and Birds |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Rising
Sun, Australian National Flag, |
M |
B |
59 |
|
RAAF
Crest with service details and service history. |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Little
Mermaid (The Disney Movie) |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Gaming,
Surfing, Sport, Pokemon |
M |
B |
62 |
|
Landmarks
from around the world, Gaming |
M |
B |
63 |
|
4x4ing,
Staffies, Turtles, Cats, Boating, Disney |
M |
B |
64 |
|
Rugby
League (West Tigers), Japanese tattoos |
M |
B |
65 |
|
Starwars,
Sharks, Suzuki motorbikes, 4WD |
M |
B |
66 |
|
Light
Blue + White, Ocean any design or pattern something pretty and sophisticated |
M |
B |
67 |
|
Rugby
League (Canberra Raiders and QLD Marroons) |
M |
B |
68 |
|
tribute
to my husband and children. Daughter 7, loves purple, art and dancing |
F |
B |
69 |
|
8/9
RAR or Wolf (their mascot) related |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
colours
dark blues, reds and greys/silver |
F |
LB |
71 |
|
camping
and travelling. Rising Sun RAAOC (We can provide crests) |
F |
LB |
72 |
|
something
representing our unique wildlife/history in the style of Australian
Indigenous peoples, in earth colours |
M |
B |
73 |
|
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|
Mountain
bikes, beer brewing (pictures of hop plants/vines and flowers?) |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Rising
Sun, ANZAC theme and Australian Fire Fighting as I am a Volunteer Fire
Fighter for the Country Fire Authority in Victoria. Australiana. CFA logo is
easy to applique and we can provide a Rising Sun. |
M |
B |
76 |
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