Good morning,
Well,
I have you have all had a good week. I have spent the last week in Canberra and
I have had the opportunity to surprise two recipients with their quilts, met
another recipient who is now going to volunteers with us, and have also been
doing some reconnoitring for possible locations for NEXT YEAR’s bus trip. As an added surprise, but sheer luck, I
discovered that one of our admin volunteers, Wayne, was also visiting Canberra
and was staying just a few minutes from me! Of course we had to arrange a meet up so
yesterday we met for the first time at Breakfast! How good is that? You will all have a chance to meet him in
Canberra in October as he will be joining us for the Thank You Weekend.
The
first two quilts on our list are the priority this week as they are the last
two quilts for our soldiers in the UK training the Ukrainian Soldiers. I really
want to get these in the mail as soon as we can and preferably by 10 August.
|
OP KUDU patch, Australian
and Ukraine flag, English Landscape, horse and cart (We can supply the Op
Kudu patch and I have some English country fabric I
can send you) |
F |
Q |
1 |
|
Green
Camouflage (Army) with some Navy Blue, Skippy Badge & John Deere logo Hunting,
Farming and the Army (Rising Sun) (We can provide the Rising Sun, Skippy
Badge and some Army camo) |
M |
Q |
2 |
In addition Requests 3-10 inclusive are all for members deployed overseas including South Sudan and the Sinai. I know they would love their quilts to arrive sooner than later.
If you can help with these please send an email.
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 14 August 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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OP KUDU Symbol
with 'OP KUDU II' written, Australian
and Ukraine flag, English Landsacpe, horse and cart |
F |
Q |
1 |
|
Green Camouflage
(Army) with some Navy Blue |
M |
Q |
2 |
|
United Nations
Themed, white, light blue, doves peace (we can supply the UN logo) South
Sudan flag and maybe some touches of Africa relative to South Sudan. |
F |
B |
3 |
|
Dark purple, Grey,
Pastel yellow, Cats, Great Barrier Reef, Nature Botanicals |
F |
Q |
4 |
|
I would like to have
my Dragon Boat Club "Invictus Dragon Boat Club" logo and colours.
Greens, Black, Grey & White. |
F |
LB |
5 |
|
Operationally
focused - Tri-Service Crest, MFO Badge etc. I really like Australian colours
like eucalypt greens, grey blues & ochre to help remind me of home. |
F |
Q |
6 |
|
Australian Flora and
Fauna |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Queensland State of
Origin (colours maroon and gold) |
M |
B |
8 |
|
Rising Sun (with
PMKeyS, rank and surname) |
M |
B |
9 |
|
RAAF crest, RAAF
Chaplain's crest, Solomon Islands Flag RAAF theme |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Baby blue quilt,
Manchester City (UK Soccer team) "Superbia in proelia" if possible
(means "pride in battle") |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Motorbikes, |
F |
Q |
12 |
|
Star Wars , NFL (USA
National Football League) |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Newcastle Knights, |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Green/Black, |
M |
B |
15 |
|
Star Wars
Mandalorian theme with red with "This is the way" (I have some
great applique images for this one) |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Avatar the last air
bender & dungeons and dragon. Colourful. |
F |
B |
17 |
|
Night Sky theme with
Crescent moon and/or Mountains and Waterfall Theme |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Pooh Bear and Stitch
with the background baby pink |
F |
B |
19 |
|
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 |
20 |
|
Holden Commodore,
Essendon AFL, Melbourne Storm NRL - Red/Black/Purple |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Cross fit - any colours
|
M |
Q |
22 |
|
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 |
23 |
|
black with wave,
surf & sports theme with initials
in red |
M |
LB |
24 |
|
AFL(Carlton Blues) /
Navy theme RAN crest |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Motorbikes and Guns |
M |
LB |
26 |
|
Avatar 2 2023 |
M |
LB |
27 |
|
Anything nature
related or the Perth Scorchers |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Any of the following
Classic Doctor Who, Star Wars or Star Trek |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Deadpool (Marvel
comic character) Vs Masterchief (Halo video game character) |
M |
B |
30 |
|
Shipwreck theme |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Any of the
following- Lord of the rings, Fallout games, Star Wars or Bluey |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
Anime Theme - Dragon
Ball Z, Bleach, Fairy Tale, Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, etc. |
M |
B |
33 |
|
Dungeons &
Dragons (game), Jedi Academy, Warhammer 40000 |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Anime: Gundam (silhouettes
available if you google) |
M |
B |
35 |
|
Landscape, nature
and colourful |
F |
Q |
36 |
|
Brisbane Broncos
(NRL) or Birds |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
RAAF Crest, 34 SQN
crest with text 34SQN |
M |
B |
38 |
|
RAAF Crest, 34 SQN
crest with text 34SQN |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
RAAF Crest, 34 SQN
crest, with text 34SQN |
M |
B |
40 |
|
Snow skiing, running
& Siamese cats. Text MLO Sydney on
quilt somewhere. |
F |
Q |
41 |
|
Original 151
Pokemon (silhouettes available if you google) |
M |
B |
42 |
|
Palm Trees &
Ocean theme in Blues, Greens, and Yellow with first name. |
F |
LB |
43 |
|
Australian kelpie.
Blue. |
M |
B |
44 |
|
Diving, underwater |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Animated movie
"Surf's Up" character Tank Evans (who is a surfing Emperor penguin) |
M |
B |
46 |
|
A mixture of the
followiing please - Disney Pixar Logo, Toy Story, Cars, The
Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Lightyear, Up, Big Hero 6, Moana, |
M |
B |
47 |
|
Space/star
constellation themed |
F |
Q |
48 |
|
Tim Burton Theme,
Black & White Check |
F |
B |
49 |
|
Any combination of
Star wars, Mandolorian, Marvel, South Sydney Rabbittohs with nickname |
M |
B |
50 |
|
German
shepherds |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Boatswain symbol, or
Australian white ensign with my nick name at the bottom |
M |
B |
52 |
|
TV Show – Stranger
things |
F |
Q |
53 |
|
Watford Football
Club (English soccer club) |
M |
LB |
54 |
|
Any Disney, Toy
Story or Star Wars themed |
F |
Q |
55 |
|
Laundry Bag - Anime
Theme - Gundam, Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Attack on Titan. |
M |
B |
56 |
|
Mandala |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Power Puff Girls /
Care Bears - Pink and Purple with flangipanis and Daffodils |
M |
B |
58 |
|
Aviation and Spanish
theme (Yellow and Red) |
M |
LB |
59 |
|
Favourite colour -
Sparkly Pink |
F |
LB |
60 |
|
Military, blue,
brown, green |
F |
Q |
61 |
|
American and
Australian Flag Joined/Unified together |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Red and Black and
interests gardening, farming and hunting |
M |
LB |
63 |
|
Blue |
M |
LB |
64 |
|
Purple and dark
green/blue. |
F |
LB |
65 |
|
White & Blue |
M |
LB |
66 |
|
Penrith Panthers
(NRL) |
M |
LB |
67 |
|
Blue/White/Red |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
Motorcycle and/or
golf themes |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
QLD Maroon and/or
Brisbane Broncos (NRL) |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
tea, playing the
drums, flowers/nature, sailing and foxes due to my name |
M |
LB |
71 |
|
Marvel / DC, 4WD /
Camping, Navy, Video games |
M |
LB |
72 |
|
light and dark blue.
|
F |
LB |
73 |
|
Disney Princesses
and Disney Villains |
M |
LB |
74 |
|
Red and Blue
(Newcastle Knights) |
M |
LB |
75 |
|
Red and Black - Lord
of the rings |
M |
LB |
76 |
|
Red and Black |
M |
LB |
77 |
|
Grey, Warhammer 40K
(a tabletop battle game) |
M |
LB |
78 |
|
Red, Blue, Yellow
(Adelaide crows) |
M |
LB |
79 |
|
Blue, Dark Blue,
beach/ocean/surfing |
M |
LB |
80 |
|
Black and Gold,
Video games (Halo) |
M |
LB |
81 |
|
Purple, Engines,
4wding (79 Series), Spearfishing |
M |
LB |
82 |
|
Ocean, waves, blue,
abstract |
F |
LB |
83 |
|
Navy theme, RAN
crest, anchor and white Ensign. Her favourite colours navy blue and pale
pink. A special photo has been
provided to go on the quilt. |
F |
Q |
84 |
|
Disney Princesses -
Name and PMKEYS on it. |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Call of Duty
Zombies, Black with Gold highlights
and a small panel with name (we can provide the name panel) |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
Star Wars the clone
wars (Cartoon TV Show) |
M |
Q |
87 |
|
Bag - St Kilda
Football |
M |
Q |
88 |
|
Aussie/Firefighter
theme please would like first name on bag, have had this embroidered on to a
patch to be sewn on. and |
M |
LB |
89 |
|
Shipwreck themed
with lots of blue sea & sky. |
M |
Q |
90 |
|
Something fun for a
female would like first name on bag, have had this embroidered on to a patch
to be sewn on. |
F |
LB |
91 |
|
Seahorses and
mermaids would like name on bag, have had this embroidered on to a patch to
be sewn on. |
F |
LB |
92 |
|
Australiana or
Nature |
M |
Q |
93 |
|
Heinz Ketchup would
like first name on bag, have had this embroidered on to a patch to be sewn
on. |
M |
B |
94 |
|
Flag Alpha (White
and Blue) |
M |
B |
95 |
|
Red, Fast and the
Furious (movies) cars |
M |
LB |
97 |
|
Purple, Western
Bulldogs |
M |
LB |
98 |
|
Black, Dogs, Fish,
Cats |
F |
LB |
99 |
|
Blue, Toronto Blue
Jays (US Major League Baseball) |
M |
LB |
100 |
|
Black and Blue,
Anime |
M |
LB |
101 |
|
Black and White,
Roses |
M |
LB |
102 |
|
Red and Blue,
Capybara (large rodent), Melbourne Demons |
M |
LB |
103 |
|
Dark Green,
Mountains, Fjords |
M |
LB |
104 |
|
Red and Black,
Liverpool Football Club (soccer), LA Lakers (US National Basketball
Association) |
M |
LB |
105 |
|
Navy Blue, Motor
Bikes, Kite Surfing, 4WD |
M |
LB |
106 |
|
Light Blue,
Sunflowers |
F |
LB |
107 |
|
Purple, Melbourne
Storm, Lightning Bolts |
M |
LB |
108 |
|
Blue, Star Wars |
M |
LB |
109 |
|
Blue, Surfing, 4WD,
Music |
M |
LB |
110 |
|
Blue, Sydney
Roosters |
M |
LB |
111 |
|
Black and Silver,
Spartans and Samurai |
M |
LB |
112 |
|
Rainbow, Monsters
Inc. |
F |
LB |
113 |
|
Black and White,
Gym, NBA team logos |
M |
LB |
114 |
|
Lime Green and
Charcoal Grey, HALO (videogame) |
M |
LB |
115 |
|
Green, Golf, Tiger
Woods |
M |
LB |
116 |
|
Yellow, Ice Spice
(Female rapper/singer) |
M |
LB |
117 |
|
Tennis, Triathlon or
Racing cars would like first name on bag, have had this embroidered on to a
patch to be sewn on. |
M |
LB |
118 |
|
Yellow, Spongebob
Squarepants and Patrick |
M |
LB |
119 |
|
Blue, Capybara
(large rodent), Cronulla Sharks |
M |
LB |
120 |
|
One side of LB for
Australia - Rising Sun, RACT badge, Australian Flag, Plays field hockey |
F |
LB |
121 |
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