Greetings all,
Well
it is one week until Christmas Eve. All
over the place military bases have commenced what is called the Reduced Activity
Period. They still have a skeleton staff on duty but many staff members have
commenced their holidays. I assume that lots of us are also focusing our attention
on holidays and Christmas preparations. Some of you are focused on family and Christmas
and others spend more time sewing whilst they have holidays.
My Christmas is usually fairly relaxed so I expect more time for sewing as well as doing a few of those jobs that I have saved until my husband is home! Of course this is the time when Aussie Heroes gets a little more quiet than the rest of the year but we actually keep on running, no holiday break as such. Request lists still go out and emails still get answered. Blog posts still get written. It is all just a little quieter.
How are your preparations for Christmas going? Have you wrapped all your gifts? Done all your baking? Made all your travel plans and worked out the menu for the big day?
HMAS Hobart Requests
I have left this info up again
this week as there are still quite a few HMAS Hobart requests on the list.
There are a number of requests
for quilts and bags from HMAS Hobart on the list today. They ask for HMAS
Hobart crests, missiles, torpedoes, a Green Ghost theme. It sounds a little daunting but they are not
as bad as they sound. We can send you the crest easily. We can also send you
silhouettes of missiles, torpedoes and the ship itself to use for applique. The
green ghost theme is a fun one as far as I am concerned. That can be covered by
any addition of green and simple ghost silhouettes. Any questions please do not
hesitate to ask questions.
Now for the rest of our requests.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 23
January 2023 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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Rising
Sun with personal details, Skippy Badge |
M |
Q |
1 |
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Running,
4 half marathon medals, TF patch, HMAS Tobruk, kanimbla, darwin and
melbourne, loves pink, xx and xx , husband is xx , Have photos that
can be included |
F |
Q |
2 |
|
Rising
Sun with personal details, Royal Australian Engineer Badge |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
RAAF
crest, Air Force, Rugby League, Brisbane Broncos, Nature, Camping, Green,
Blue, Orange. (we can provide the RAAF crest) |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Blue,
Walking, Yoga, Gardening, brown Mini Cavoodle called xx |
F |
Q |
5 |
|
Blue
and Green |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
dragon,
game of thrones / Fantasy black red gold blue |
M |
LB |
7 |
|
Rugby
League (Canberra Raiders and QLD Maroons) |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Green
/ Miniature dachshunds + submariners
dolphins (We can supply the dolphins) |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
For
the quilt I would like the RASigs tactical flag. |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Red
and Black, lifting weights, playing video games, drinking beers. |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Marvel/Avengers,
Frozen, Dragon Ball Z |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Green,
Blue, Yellow. Liverpool Football Club, Fav sports to play included Golf,
Volleyball and Soccer |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Beaches,
Mountains, Forests, Sea side cliffs |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
The
Simpsons |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
RAN
crest, black and Red |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
RAN
crest, Green / Blue |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Rising
Sun with personal details, AAIC Badge |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Cronulla
Sharks, Miniature Daschunds, Beach |
F |
Q |
19 |
|
Batman
Joker, Darth Vader Luke Skywalker |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
original
Ben 10 or NBA LA clippers themed |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Motorbikes,
Sports Cars, Japan |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Tiger/Whale
Sharks, XXXX Gold beer, labradors |
F |
Q |
23 |
|
dogs
(cavaliers) green, roses, sunflowers, one piece (anime) |
F |
Q |
24 |
|
black,
rick and morty |
M |
B |
25 |
|
Rhinos,
Surfing (pastel blue or pastel pink) |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Australian
Wallabies (Rugby Union) & Victoria Bitter Stubbies |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Red,
Adventure Dirt Motorcycles, 4WD Adventure, Dakar Rally |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Star
Wars, Rick and Morty, Black Labradors, Black Mini Schnauzer |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
NRL
Cowboys, Red cattle dog, Rick and Morty, Adventure time, Katana (Sword). F1 |
106 |
B |
30 |
|
RAEME
badge with personal details |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
One
Piece TV Show, St George, Metal Music, "FFG 06" |
M |
B |
32 |
|
Anime,
Traditonal Japananese art |
M |
B |
33 |
|
Legend
of Zelda, The Avengers |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
NRL
Melbourne Storm, Gym, Chef |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
Blue,
black, white, NRL Sharks, motorcross, fishing |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
NRL
Sydney Roosters, travel, sunflowers |
F |
Q |
37 |
|
Rotweillers,
surfing, VBs |
M |
B |
38 |
|
camping,
farming, sailor jerry, even some beach themes. |
F |
Q |
39 |
|
Surfing,
Kitesurfing, Yacht, Blue/Grey |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Western
Bulldogs (AFL)/ Golden Retrievers |
F |
Q |
41 |
|
South
Sydney Rabbitohs, Batman, Las Vegas Raiders |
M |
B |
42 |
|
Blues,
green, yellow, Travel and Family |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Blue /
Red / White, sharks, submarines (perhaps a silhouette), black labradors |
F |
Q |
43 |
|
Navy
Blue/Green, HMAS Hobart themed, Missile silhouettes, space, pirates, Beers.
(we can provide the Hobart Crest and the silhouette for the Missile) |
M |
B |
44 |
|
Blue/Orange
colour scheme, Destroyers, Motorsport, Fast Jets (We can providd the
sillhouettes to work from for applique) |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Brumbies
Rugby Union, Submarines, Ships, Navy theme, Whiskey, RAN crest, Submariners
Dolphins (we can provide the RAN crest, submariner's dolphins and a
silhouette of a submarine) |
M |
B |
46 |
|
Southeast
Asia / Northeast Asia theme, missiles, destroyers, AEGIS logo (we can provide
the logo) |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
HMAS
Hobart "GREEN GHOST" theme, Missiles, Electrical, propeller (We can provide the RAN and HMAS Hobart
Crest and silhouettes of propellor and missiles for applique) |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Yellow,
Blue and Grey, Aegis Shield, Naval Missiles, Destroyers (We can provide the
Aegis Shield) |
M |
LB |
50 |
|
HMAS
Hobart "GREEN GHOST" theme, Missiles, Dive Helmet, Helicopters (We
can provide the HMAS hobart Crest, and an embroidered Dive Helmet plus silhouettes
of missiles and a helicopter for applique if required) |
M |
B |
51 |
|
silhouette
of a Submarine and if possible a Torpedo, Cats, Beer (For info I love James
Squire and VB ) |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
red
panda, 4wding, blue & green |
M |
LB |
53 |
|
James
Bond "007" theme.
(Some favourites: Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, Omega watches, Aston
Martin DB5, Ana de Armas, Eva Green) |
M |
B |
54 |
|
Rainbow,
Dungeons and Dragons/Fantasy Monsters |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Souths
Sydney Rabbitohs with green and red and white to go with the colours and the
rabbit logo on the front |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
HMAS
Hobart, Star wars LEGO (We can supply HMAS Hobart crest) |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Chicago
Bulls (NBA), Michael Jordan, West End draught |
M |
B |
58 |
|
Indo
Mie Mi Goreng noodles, matcha, pour-over coffee, ramen, sushi, Kanye West,
surname in comic sans font |
M |
B |
59 |
|
Surf,
Palm Trees |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Blue/green/red,
Surf/Beach, wine, electronics, Naval weapons (missile silhouettes) We can
provide the Missile silhouettes to work from for applique |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
simpsons,
black |
M |
B |
62 |
|
Star
Wars, Chewbacca is my favourite character |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Melbourne
Storm, 2 names on it |
M |
B |
64 |
|
XXXX
(beer) Naruto Shippudon, Ice cube(rapper), easy e(rapper), tupac (rapper),
Biggie smalls(rapper), |
M |
B |
65 |
|
adventure
time cartoon,rick and morty cartoon |
M |
B |
66 |
|
Dark
purple and Dark green, japanese culture, weight lifting, beach, anime,
pokemon, fire |
M |
B |
67 |
|
Yellow
and Black, Cyberpunk 2077 theme |
M |
B |
68 |
|
Blue,
Rugby Union, Wallabies, Star Wars, Tattoos |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
Anime
- Demon Slayer. |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
Dragonball
Z with the name on it please. |
M |
LB |
71 |
|
HMAS
Anzac on sea. Star Wars Millennium Falcon in sky. Or science Fiction. |
M |
LB |
72 |
|
Cronulla
Sharks - NRL Rugby League. |
M |
LB |
73 |
|
Isuzu
Dmax vehicle. |
M |
LB |
74 |
|
Kiss
(the band). |
M |
LB |
75 |
|
Canterbury
Bulldogs - NRL Rugby League. |
M |
LB |
76 |
|
Blue –
medium to light blue, I enjoy hanging out on the farm, riding horses, raising
little lambs, and gardening, have one
small black and white border collie (xx ), many lambs and a few chickens J |
F |
Q |
77 |
|
PNG
influences and the red, black, white, and yellow colouring as per their flag,
perhaps the bird of paradise as per their flag |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
C-130J
flying and Cargo loading perhaps - I'm a Loadmaster. Love My Daughter (10
years old), Motorbikes, Old Cars (HG Kingswood). Love blue, Green, Grey. |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Music,
family, bushwalking, purples, blue, pink |
M |
B |
80 |
|
Staffy
dogs and pineapples. With some military aspects like Less we Forget. |
F |
B |
82 |
|
Navy
blue, tuquoise, black, silver, red.
Tennis, surfing, sports cars, super hornets |
M |
B |
83 |
|
Blue,
Sports |
M |
B |
84 |
|
Cowboys
(NRL), |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Any
colour - Hercules, C17 & C27. |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
"Keyboard
warrior". Computers, computer accessories (such as keyboard, mouse, etc)
and military equipment (weapons, etc). Black background with blue? Grey?
Whatever's easiest! |
M |
B |
87 |
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