Good
morning,
We
have received more requests from HMAS Sydney this week. Did you know this is
not the first time that the Royal Australian Navy has had a Ship named HMAS
Sydney. The first one distinguished herself in action in WWII. I find it fascinating to look at the
difference between the two ships.
Now, here is the request list for this week. Happy
hunting. I hope you can find something that tickles your fancy.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 29 May 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 below.
CPL Wanda Quilt 8765432
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
Australian Animals
(Dingos, koalas etc), scenery (mountains, oceans etc) flowers (I love tulips,
roses and lavendar). Favourite colour is cardinal red or similar (like a
pinky red). Please include my initials in small font somewhere
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F
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Q
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1
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Camping, running and
mountain biking. Outdoors/forest colour design
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M
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Q
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2
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Pinks, Blue, pastel
colours. Can I please have my name on both items
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F
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LB
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3
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RAN crest with
personal details, Cronulla Sharks, red kangaroo, white ensign, Australian
flag, Maritime Logistics badge and WO rank badge (Coat of Arms) MFO Badge
(we can provide the RAN crest, the white ensign, the WO rank Badge and the
MFO Badge)
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M
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Q
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4
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Golden retriever (I
have a golden retriever called Kobe), Australian Flag, UAE Flag & Rising
Sun. Interest are weightlifting & running. Camel, sand dues and other
middle eastern themed things
(We can provide the Rising Sun crest)
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M
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Q
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5
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Rising Sun with
personal details (rank, name and service number), Australian Flag, UAE Flag,
Theatre Signal Flags (picture available, easy to applique)
Colour theme green, grey & brown (Australian native bush colours)
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M
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B
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6
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Blue, Sports
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M
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Q
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7
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Blue, sports,
fitness
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M
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Q
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8
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a military theme.
RAAF Crest
INTERFET (East Timor 1999-2000)
Operation Flood Assist (2011)
2 AFDS
(We can provide the RAAF crest and 2AFDS crest and can embroider the
deployment details)
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M
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Q
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9
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RAAF crest, RAAF roundel with 2 AFDS badge . (We can
supply the badges and a patch with the deployment details on it)
East Timor and Iraq flags.
East Timor 1999
Iraq Campaign 2004
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M
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B
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10
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Rowing
Rising Sun, RASIGs
Overseas Deployments to
Cambodia, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Australian Peacekeeping Memorial on ANZAC Parade (Photo Available)
The Long Way Home (Photo Available)
Retired full time Army in 2015 after 30 years and remain an Army Reservist
(We can provide photos plus Rising Sun and RASIGs badge)
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F
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Q
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11
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purple, camping, fishing, reading, cats
romcoms – "Love Actually"
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F
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Q
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12
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Favourite Colour: black
Radio (Presenting), volunteering, teaching, writing/ journalism, all things
IT, going on walks, going to cinema
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M
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Q
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13
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Cooking, Camping, ANZAC/Blue
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F
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Q
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14
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ANZAC / Blue
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M
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Q
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15
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Winter Sports / Blue
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F
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Q
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16
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Canadian Alps (White
and Blue)
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M
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Q
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17
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Pink, yellow and
blue. RAAF crest, OP Okra Air Task Group 630 crest and Australian Flag. I was
deployed during the Afghanistan evacuation so Afghan Evacuation patch
please
(We can provide crest, a patch with the Op Okra text embroidered in it for
inclusion in the quilt)
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F
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Q
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18
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Rising Sun, RAAOC badge with personal details and RAAF crest with
personal details. Army and RAAF Theme, C17 and poppies.
(we can supply crests complete with service details as text)
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F
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Q
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19
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Rising Sun, RACT
Badge, RAADC Badge
Landrover 110,
Slouch Hat
East Timor 1999/2000
Army themed
(We an provide the Badges and the East Timor date embroidered)
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F
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Q
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20
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Mac Miller (American
Rapper), Blues, Cool colours
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M
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Q
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21
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Jungle, Green leaves,
Rainforest, Colourful birds
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F
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Q
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21
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Avatar 2 2023 movie
poster
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M
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B
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22
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Dora the Explorer
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M
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B
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22
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Manly Sea Eagles
Colours (burgundy & white)
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M
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LB
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23
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Capybaras (giant
semi-aquatic rodent native to South America), BBC, Jungle Colours
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M
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LB
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23
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Cross fit - any
colours
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M
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Q
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24
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Strawberries,
Watermelon Slices, Baby pink background
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F
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Q
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24
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Rising Sun,
Artillery, East Timor flag (We can provide the badges)
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M
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B
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25
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Scooby Doo in mint
and blue or old school cartoon network collage
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F
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Q
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25
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Rising Sun with text
TSE 108 OP Resolute, main theme dogs - has 2 black and white border collies.
Likes any colour either in pastel or brights but especially yellow. (We can provide Rising Sun with text)
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M
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Q
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26
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Call of Duty
Zombies, Black & Gold decals/highlights (small white panel for name)
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M
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B
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26
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Star Wars (Empire),
Black/Gold/Red
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M
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Q
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27
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My Little Pony, Toy
Story
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M
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Q
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28
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Elmo Sesame Street
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M
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B
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28
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Green/Blue - Dogs,
Ships & Submarines
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F
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Q
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29
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Holden Commodore,
Summernats Burnout Competition, Essendon AFL, Melbourne Storm NRL -
Red/Black/Purple
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M
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Q
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29
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Australian Flora,
Botanicals, British Racing Green
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M
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Q
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30
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Grogu (from Star
Wars Mandalorian) & Eveelutions (from PokΓ©mon)
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M
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Q
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31
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Dungeons &
Dragons (game), Jedi Academy, Warhammer 40000
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M
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B
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32
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Bicycle, Coffee, The
Country
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M
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Q
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33
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Goanna
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M
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Q
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34
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Formula 1, Ferrari,
Red/black colours
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M
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Q
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35
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Formula 1,
Australian Flora, Bumblebees, Emerald Green
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F
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B
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36
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Arsenal Football
Club, Soccer, Red and White
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M
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Q
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37
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Unicorns, Beer,
Mushrooms, Chocolate, Hot Dogs, Rainbow
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M
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Q
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38
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Blue/green, Dogs,
Toy Story, Trippy patterns
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F
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Q
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39
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Star Wars , NFL (USA
National Football League)
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M
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B
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41
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The Office (US),
Family Guy
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M
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LB
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42
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Star Wars
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F
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B
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43
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Jujutsu Kaisen
(Japanese animated series), Purple and Green
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M
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B
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44
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Beagles, Desert
Eagles, Explosions
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M
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B
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45
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Dory and Marlin
(fish), bright colours, penguins
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F
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B
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46
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Newcastle United FC
(English Soccer) and Collingwood AFL FC - Black and white
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M
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B
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47
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XXXX Gold beer
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M
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B
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48
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Toy Story, Harry
Potter, Brisbane Broncos, Rainbows, XXXX Gold
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F
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B
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49
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Elephant Seal
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M
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LB
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49
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Vibrant colourful
design with black/grey accents. Boatswains Mate symbol, Pmkeys number on the
quilt with my nick name embroidered on it.
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M
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Q
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50
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Cocktails, ''Phins
up'' written on the front, pastel colours, Justin Bieber
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F
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B
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51
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Toxic hazardous
symbols, warnings and bright orange. fluro greens.
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M
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LB
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51
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The Office (US),
Bobs Burgers, tie-dye
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M
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B
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52
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Large magpie with
gum trees/leaves
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F
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Q
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52
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"ALOHA"
Hawaiian Background, tribal turtle design
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M
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B
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53
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Harry Potter - any
colour. First name on the bag please
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F
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B
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53
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NSW Blues logo and
Melbourne Storm Logo, Turtle and Frangipani, purple background quilt
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F
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Q
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54
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Disney Princesses -
Name and PMKEYS on it.
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M
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B
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54
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Green/Black, North
QLD Cowboys (rugby league team), Lord of the Rings
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M
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B
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55
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Melbourne Storm,
Cars (Disney)
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M
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LB
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55
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Peaky Blinders (TV
series), Star Wars, Nautical American traditional style pictures, "first
name" sewn into it
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F
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Q
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56
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Avatar the last air
bender & dungens and dragon. Colourful.
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F
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B
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56
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Akatsuki Red Clouds
(Anime symbol)
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M
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Q
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57
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Farm/Australian
Outback (Cows, horses, farm work) Pale pink, beige, white and yellow colours.
First name on it.
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F
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B
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57
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Straw Hat Crew with
Pikachu (Pokemon)
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M
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LB
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58
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Turtles, Canberra
Raiders
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M
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B
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58
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Australian
Fauna/Flora, Goanna
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M
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B
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59
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Toy Story (Disney),
Astro Boy (cartoon), Dark colours
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M
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Q
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60
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Love bright colours
- pinks, blues, yellow, greens. My ideal style would be bohemian moroccan
collage quilt that incorporates lots of colour and reflects middle eastern
culture
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F
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B
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61
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Favourite colours -
pink, purple and aqua
Hobbies - gardening
Favourite football team - North QLD Cowboys (Rugby League)
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F
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Q
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62
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Tasmanian
JackJumpers - NBL Basketball team
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M
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LB
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63
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Blue, Fishing,
Soccer, Dog. Loves Queensland and Thailand. Theme - tropics
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M
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Q
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64
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Blue/Grey. Hiking,
camping and mountain biking. loves lightning and thunderstorms.
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M
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Q
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65
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