Good morning,
A
few weeks ago I showed you my plan for a quilt I was making that included a few
hobbies and some embroideries. I thought I would show you the end result. The
request included travel, sailing, animals, dancing and hiking as well as some
service details. I was able to combine them all with the use of themed fabric
(note the animal crackers fabric), silhouette and embroidery. I can show it to you now as she has received
it and so I am not spoiling the surprise.
QUESTION I get the feeling that some of you do not like to take on the requests that ask for patches. Am I right? And if so, what is it about the patches that you do not like working with? Maybe there is something I can do to make them more appealing as the patches are often quite important to the recipients.
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 17 July 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 but please include at least 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 |
M |
Q |
1 |
|
Rising Sun crest |
F |
B |
2 |
|
Blue, Fishing,
Soccer, Dog (greyhound called Archie).Theme - tropics |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Blue/Grey. Hiking,
camping and mountain biking. loves lightning and thunderstorms. |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
RAN crest with
personal details |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
RAN Crest, |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
Scooby Doo in mint
and blue or old school cartoon network collage |
F |
Q |
7 |
|
New Zealand &
Australian flags, Country Music, Cowboy, Farming and Hunting. Lean Towards
Green and Orange colors where possible |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Call of Duty
Zombies, Black with Gold highlights (small panel with name) |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
Star Wars (Empire),
Black/Gold/Red |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Elmo Sesame Street |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Green/Blue - Dogs,
Ships & Submarines |
F |
Q |
12 |
|
Holden Commodore,
Summernats Burnout Competition, Essendon AFL, Melbourne Storm NRL -
Red/Black/Purple |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Grogu (from Star
Wars Mandalorian) & Eveelutions (from Pokemon) (Pennie has provided an embroidery of
Grogu) |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Dungeons & Dragons
(game), Jedi Academy, Warhammer 40000 |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
Star Wars , NFL (USA
National Football League) |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Beagles, Desert
Eagles, Explosions |
M |
B |
19 |
|
Toy Story, Harry
Potter, Brisbane Broncos, Rainbows, XXXX Gold |
F |
Q |
20 |
|
Cocktails, text ''Phins up'', pastel colours, Justin Bieber |
F |
B |
21 |
|
NSW Blues logo and
Melbourne Storm Logo, Turtle and Frangipani, purple |
F |
Q |
23 |
|
Green/Black, North
QLD Cowboys (rugby league team), Lord of the Rings |
M |
B |
24 |
|
Peaky Blinders (TV
series), Star Wars, Nautical American traditional style pictures, would like
my first name on it please |
F |
Q |
25 |
|
Avatar the last air
bender & dungens and dragon. Colourful. |
F |
B |
26 |
|
Akatsuki Red Clouds
(Anime symbol) |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Turtles, Canberra
Raiders |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Pooh Bear and Stitch
with the background baby pink |
F |
B |
29 |
|
Manchester City (UK
soccer team) blue jersey with number 9 and surname HAALAND appliqued. |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Dora the Explorer |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Motorbikes,
skateboards, waterfalls, space themed |
F |
Q |
32 |
|
Newcastle Knights,
Beach, Tooheys New, Cricket and
Boxing. Please include RAN Communications Rate Badge. |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
Norse Mythology |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Colorado Avalanche -
United States Ice Hockey Team |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
Better Beer brand.
Colours blue and grey |
M |
B |
36 |
|
Dark Green, scenic
landscapes eg. Forests, mountains, alaskan landscapes. |
F |
Q |
37 |
|
Baby blue quilt,
Manchester City (UK Soccer team) "Superbia in proelia" if possible |
M |
B |
38 |
|
Star Wars
Mandalorian theme with red with "This is the way" |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
OP KUDU Symbol
with 'OP KUDU II' written, Australian
and Ukraine flag, English Landsacpe, horse and cart |
F |
Q |
40 |
|
Blue / Green |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Night Sky theme with
Crescent moon and/or Mountains and Waterfall Theme |
M |
B |
43 |
|
Poppies, 'OP KUDU
2023' with silhouetted Soldiers on top of poppies, Aussie and Ukrainian
Flags, Large Staffy Dog at the bottom |
F |
Q |
44 |
|
English Staffy theme
please. RAN Crest on the bottom of the quilt, with my Service Number and
nickname on it. (we can supply the crest with text) |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Veterans Motorcycle
Australia Logo on a plain Black background (image of logo available) |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Green, Blue, Purple
(Pastel colours preferred). Snowflakes and a snowy mountain theme with
skiing. Seals and Pengiuns also incorporated. |
F |
Q |
47 |
|
Text: OPERATION KUDU
ROTATION II – DINGO FOUR SPEAR |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Round OP KUDU Symbol
in the centre with Ukrainian flag as the back ground (blue and yellow
half/half background) |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
RAN crest |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
Star Wars the clone
wars (Cartoon TV Show) |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Quilt The Muppets.
With the quote "Shut up Ya Muppets" |
M |
B |
52 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Cross fit - any
colours |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Camping theme, with
4wds on it. Anything to do with landcruisers and patrols and dirtbikes. Would
also like some country singers on it like Luke Combs, Lee kernaghan. Could I have my Service number and nick
name included please. |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
RAN crest with
personal details |
F |
Q |
56 |
|
Queensland Maroons
Rugby League with surname in gold |
M |
B |
57 |
|
I would love a quilt
to reflect my experience in the NT and drawing from the colours of our TSE108
medal, orange, blue and green and subtle indigenous patterns including crocs!
. A maritime theme would also be appropriate for the work we do on the patrol
boats 'Ocean Protector' and 'Ocean
Shield'. Apart from that I would love
to give you as much creative licence as possible! |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Simple design using
Middle Eastern colours like sun yellow, orange, red, black and pale
yellow. Not necessary but would be
amazing to include a few UAE featurs like Ghaf tree (native plant), palm fronds, mountain peaks, Arabian Oryx,
camel, peregine falcon or antelope.
Could you please include the text OP Accordion and my full name in
Arabic (we can supply text & name printed on fabric) |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Holden |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Dark Grey
background, a huge skull and cross bones on the front (a cigar in its mouth if possible) with the
word ‘STOKER’ along the bottom, PMKEYS AND Last Name |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
The Great wave of
Kanagawa' (Japanese woodblock print) if possible black with surf & sports
theme with surname in red |
M |
LB |
62 |
|
Royal Commission in
to Vet Suicide Task Force Patch, |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
AFL(Carlton Blues) /
Navy Oriented |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Arnotts Biscuit (or
Non Branded), Australian Outback themed |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Boy colours |
M |
LB |
66 |
|
Disney Princesses -
Name and PMKEYS on it. |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Rising Sun with
personal details |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Boxer dog wearing
glasses and a hat while on a desert island with palm trees in the middle of
the ocean |
M |
B |
69 |
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