Good morning,
I
meet some amazing people through Aussie Hero Quilts. I am regularly asked to be the guest speaker
for Probus Clubs and the like. A couple
of weeks ago I was the guest speaker for a Probus Club and after my speech a softly
spoken gentleman introduced himself to me and told he used to be in the Army.
He came up to me to thank me for Aussie Heroes. I asked him about his service
and he admitted he was a Vietnam Veteran and had served after that as well. I
gave him my business card and asked him to promise me he would get in touch so that
we could make him a quilt. He was very
humble and said he did not think he deserved a quilt but of course I disagreed
with him. A few days later he called me
and I was so pleased to hear from him. Then
he emailed me details of his service. This lovely humble gentleman who did not think
he deserved a quilt completed 25 years of service including but certainly not limited
to being the ADJUTANT for the Battle of Long Tan! Like I said, very humble!
Another
amazing fellow I had the pleasure of meeting last Thursday night when I went to
speak to his RSL Sub Brach. His name is Les Gade, pictured here with his quilt,
made by Lynn, Arthur and Marianne. You
need to check out his story here. Again, a lovely humble man.
https://militaryhistorynsw.com.au/warsaw-uprising-1944-a-conversation-with-les-gade/
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 5 June 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 (rank, name and service number), |
M |
B |
1 |
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Rising Sun, with personal details & OP Accordion. |
M |
B |
2 |
|
Rising Sun with personal details and list of deployments. |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
favourite colours French Provincial type whites, beige, light blues,
light greens, no real bold colours. |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Golden retriever (I have a golden retriever called Kobe), Australian
Flag, UAE Flag & Rising Sun. Interest are weightlifting & running.
Camel, sand dunes and other middle eastern themed things |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Rising Sun with personal details (rank, name and service number),
Australian Flag, UAE Flag, Theatre Signal Flags (picture available, easy to
applique) |
M |
B |
6 |
|
Pink |
F |
Q |
7 |
|
Favourite colour - sage |
F |
Q |
8 |
|
Rowing |
F |
Q |
9 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Favourite Colour: black |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
RAN crest, Diving Helmet, AFL Carlton Blues supporter along with South
Sydney Rabbitohs. |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Cooking, Camping, ANZAC/Blue |
F |
Q |
14 |
|
Winter Sports / Blue |
F |
Q |
15 |
|
Rising Sun, RACT Badge, RAADC Badge |
F |
Q |
16 |
|
Mac Miller (American Rapper), Blues, Cool colours |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Jungle, Green leaves, Rainforest, Colourful birds |
F |
Q |
18 |
|
Avatar 2 2023 movie poster |
M |
B |
19 |
|
Cross fit - any colours |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
B |
21 |
|
Scooby Doo in mint and blue or old school cartoon network collage |
F |
Q |
22 |
|
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) |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Call of Duty Zombies, Black & Gold decals/highlights (small panel
with name) |
M |
B |
24 |
|
Star Wars (Empire), Black/Gold/Red |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
My Little Pony, Toy Story |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Elmo Sesame Street |
M |
B |
27 |
|
Green/Blue - Dogs, Ships & Submarines |
F |
Q |
28 |
|
Holden Commodore, Summernats Burnout Competition, Essendon AFL,
Melbourne Storm NRL - Red/Black/Purple |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Australian Flora, Botanicals, British Racing Green |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Grogu (from Star Wars Mandalorian) & Eveelutions (from Pokemon) |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Dungeons & Dragons (game), Jedi Academy, Warhammer 40000 |
M |
B |
32 |
|
Formula 1, Ferrari, Red/black colours |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
Formula 1, Australian Flora, Bumblebees, Emerald Green |
F |
B |
34 |
|
Unicorns, Beer, Mushrooms, Chocolate, Hot Dogs, Rainbow |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
Blue/green, Dogs, Toy Story, Trippy patterns |
F |
Q |
36 |
|
Star Wars , NFL (USA National Football League) |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Jujutsu Kaisen (Japanese animated series), Purple and Green |
M |
B |
38 |
|
Beagles, Desert Eagles, Explosions |
M |
B |
39 |
|
Dory and Marlin (fish), bright colours, penguins |
F |
B |
40 |
|
Newcastle United FC (English Soccer) and Collingwood AFL FC - Black
and white |
M |
B |
41 |
|
XXXX Gold beer |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Toy Story, Harry Potter, Brisbane Broncos, Rainbows, XXXX Gold |
F |
B |
43 |
|
Elephant Seal |
M |
LB |
44 |
|
Cocktails, ''Phins up'' written on the front, pastel colours, Justin
Bieber |
F |
B |
45 |
|
Toxic hazardous symbols, warnings and bright orange. fluro greens. |
M |
LB |
46 |
|
The Office (US), Bobs Burgers, tie-dye |
M |
B |
47 |
|
"ALOHA" Hawaiian Background, tribal turtle design |
M |
B |
48 |
|
Harry Potter - any colour. First name on the bag please |
F |
Q |
49 |
|
NSW Blues logo and Melbourne Storm Logo, Turtle and Frangipani, purple
background quilt |
F |
Q |
50 |
|
Disney Princesses - Name and PMKEYS on it. |
M |
B |
51 |
|
Green/Black, North QLD Cowboys (rugby league team), Lord of the Rings |
M |
B |
52 |
|
Melbourne Storm, Cars (Disney) |
M |
LB |
53 |
|
Peaky Blinders (TV series), Star Wars, Nautical American traditional
style pictures, "first name" sewn into it |
F |
Q |
54 |
|
Avatar the last air bender & dungens and dragon. Colourful. |
F |
B |
55 |
|
Akatsuki Red Clouds (Anime symbol) |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Farm/Australian Outback (Cows, horses, farm work) Pale pink, beige,
white and yellow colours. First name on it. |
F |
B |
57 |
|
Straw Hat Crew with Pikachu (Pokemon) |
M |
LB |
58 |
|
Turtles, Canberra Raiders |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Australian Fauna/Flora, Goanna |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Toy Story (Disney), Astro Boy (cartoon), Dark colours |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Favourite colours - pink, purple and aqua |
F |
Q |
62 |
|
Blue, Fishing, Soccer, Dog. Loves Queensland and Thailand. Theme -
tropics |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Blue/Grey. Hiking, camping and mountain biking. loves lightning and
thunderstorms. |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
RAAF crest with personal details, |
M |
B |
66 |
|
RAN crest |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Chupa chup lollies with flavours (strawberry, Watermelon, Cola, Apple,
strawberry Cream, Chocolate, Lemonade, Vanilla, Chocolate vanilla, Grape and
raspberry) written on them with baby pink back ground and first name
embroidered. |
F |
B |
68 |
|
Bright clashing floral design (go crazy with it) with first name sewn
into it. |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
Big picture of Erling Haalands head (Norwegian soccer player who plays
for Manchester City and Norway national team) |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
Jurassic Park theme, with images of realistic dinosaurs (not
cartoons). Otherwise a military theme sounds fantastic |
F |
Q |
71 |
|
Anything Fun |
M |
LB |
72 |
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