31 July 2023

31 July 2023 Request List

Good morning,

Have you booked your tickets for the Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Thank You Dinner yet?  I can at last confirm more details of our very special event for Friday 20 October. This event is open to volunteers and their partners/guests.  

Time: 3pm – 4.30pm

Locations: Government House, Yarralumla

Parking: on-site

Dress: Lounge Suit/Day Wear.

Tickets available here - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1036808

This is a first for Aussie Hero Quilts so I hope you will join me for what is bound to be a very special event.

 

Priority Requests

Requests number 1 to 12 inclusive are quilts and bags for members serving on overseas deployments. Nos 1 and 2 have a short time frame as mail is very slow these days. I suspect that the recipients will have to have their quilts posted to them when they get home, but I would love to get all these quilts underway as soon as possible. If you can help out, 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 28 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


Outback Australia, Northern Territory, sunsets, beers, akubra, camping and dogs

F

B

1

Would love a Canberra Raiders (NRL) theme or  a country theme please

M

Q

2

ANZAC/Poppy Theme                                                                    
Additionally anything Indo/Pacific island related (I have spent half of 2023 in this region, specifically in Guam and now Solomon Islands, working with Hawaiian/US, Malaysian, Indonesian, Japanese and now PNG and Fijian members).

F

Q

3

RAAF emblem (signify Mum/Dad in the RAAF) plus ‘Bluey’ theme, this will be for my daughter – I am happy for them to be creative with whatever ideas they have.

F

Q

4

Australian and Solomon Islands Flags. Tropical Plant/Animals Native to Australia/Solomon Islands.

M

Q

5

Army theme - Rising Sun badge with Solomon Islands, Australian & New Zealand flags.
(we can provide the Rising Sun crest)

M

B

6

Risng Sun badge and RASIGS Badge focused with satellite dishes, tied in to Solomon Islands with their country. (We can provide the badges)

M

Q

7

Flags and outline of Country – Australian and Solomon Islands

M

LB

8

ANZAC/poppy theme and red cross to represent being a medic.
Additionally anything Indo/Pacific island related (I have spent half of 2023 in this region alone, specifically in Guam and now Solomon Islands, working with Hawaiian/US, Malaysian, Indonesian, Japanese and now PNG and Fijian members).

F

Q

9

Soccer, Blue with the Australian Flag and replica of Headquarters Middle East patch  (It has tri-service colours in stripes with a kangaroo silhouette in the middle)

M

Q

11

Superheros

M

Q

12

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

12

Motorbikes,
skateboards,
waterfalls,
space themed

F

Q

13

Star Wars , NFL (USA National Football League)

M

Q

14

RAN crest,
HMAS Ipswich, Bayonet, Stalwart and Balikpapan crests and stoker propellor
(We can provide the crests and a picture of the propellor to create applique from)

M

Q

15

Green/Black,
North QLD Cowboys (rugby league team),
Lord of the Rings

M

B

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

Holden Commodore, Essendon AFL, Melbourne Storm NRL - Red/Black/Purple

M

Q

19

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. 
(Nickname and service number can be embroidered)                                                                                                     

M

Q

20

AFL(Carlton Blues) / Navy theme RAN crest
(We can provide the RAN crest)

M

Q

21

Avatar 2 2023

M

LB

22

Anything nature related or the Perth Scorchers

M

Q

23

Anime Theme - Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Fairy Tale, Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, etc.

M

B

24

Dungeons & Dragons (game), Jedi Academy, Warhammer 40000

M

Q

25

Brisbane Broncos (NRL) or Birds

M

Q

26

RAAF Crest, 34 SQN crest with text 34SQN
aircraft BBJ (737 Boeing Business Jet)
FALCON 7X
(we supply Crests and text and a silhouette of the aircraft for applique)

M

Q

27

RAAF Crest, 34 SQN crest,  with text 34SQN
RAAF Flying/Aircraft, theme.
aircraft BBJ (737 Boeing Business Jet)
FALCON 7X
Dark blue or khaki colour (we supply Crest and text)

M

Q

28

Snow skiing, running & Siamese cats.  Text MLO Sydney on quilt somewhere.

F

Q

29

Deadpool (Marvel comic character) Vs Masterchief (Halo video game character)

M

B

30

Australian kelpie. Blue.

M

B

31

Diving, underwater

M

Q

32

Animated movie "Surf's Up" character Tank Evans (who is a surfing Emperor penguin)

M

B

33

A mixture of the followiing please - Disney Pixar Logo,  Toy Story, Cars, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Lightyear, Up, Big Hero 6, Moana,  

M

Q

34

German shepherds 

M

Q

35

Boatswain symbol, or Australian white ensign with my nick name at the bottom (we can provide a white ensign

M

B

36

TV Show – Stranger things

F

Q

37

Laundry Bag - Anime Theme - Gundam, Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Attack on Titan.

M

LB

38

Military theme (RAAF, Army, Tri-Service, Vietnam War, ANZAC), blue, brown, green

F

Q

39

American and Australian Flag Joined/Unified together

M

Q

40

Red and Black - Lord of the rings

M

LB

41

Grey, Warhammer 40K (a tabletop battle game)

M

LB

42

Black and Gold, Video games (Halo)

M

LB

43

Purple, Car Engine Parts, 4wding (79 Series), Spearfishing (have images for ideas for car parts)


M

LB

44

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. 
(We will print it on fabric and can provide the RAN Crest, and ensign)

F

Q

45

Call of Duty Zombies, Black with Gold highlights  and a small panel with name (we can provide the name panel)

M

Q

46

Star Wars the clone wars (Cartoon TV Show)

M

Q

47

Bag - St Kilda Football
Quilt - Melbourne Storm

M

Q

48

Shipwreck themed with lots of blue sea &  sky.

M

Q

49

Heinz Ketchup would like first name on bag, have had this embroidered on to a patch to be sewn on.
(Keryn has some blocks that can be incorporated in this quilt)

M

LB

50

Flag Alpha and woud like name on bag
( have had name embroidered on to a patch to be sewn on)

NOTE - Flag alpha is an international signal flag that means used to signal that the vessel has a diver down and other vessels should keep well clear at slow speed.  The flag is blue and white and easy to applique

M

B

51

Red, Fast and the Furious (movies) cars

M

LB

52

Blue, Toronto Blue Jays (US Major League Baseball)

M

LB

53

Black and Blue, Anime

M

LB

54

Red and Blue, Capybara (large rodent), Melbourne Demons

M

LB

55

Dark Green, Mountains, Fjords

M

LB

56

Newcastle Knights,
Beach,
Tooheys New, 
Cricket
Boxing.
Please include RAN Communications Rate Badge.
(we can provide image of Rate badge on fabric)

M

Q

57

Red and Black, Liverpool Football Club (soccer), LA Lakers (US National Basketball Association)

M

LB

58

Navy Blue, Motor Bikes, Kite Surfing, 4WD

M

LB

59

Purple, Melbourne Storm, Lightning Bolts

M

LB

60

Blue, Sydney Roosters

M

LB

61

Black and Silver, Spartans and Samurai

M

LB

62

Rainbow, Monsters Inc.

F

LB

63

Lime Green and Charcoal Grey, HALO (videogame)

M

LB

64

Yellow, Ice Spice (Female rapper/singer)

M

LB

65

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

66

Blue, Capybara (large rodent), Cronulla Sharks

M

LB

67

RAN crest and HMAS STALWART crest/Navy theme and my nickname
(can provide the crests )

M

Q

68

RAN Crest with personal details
Crests for HMAS Ipswich, Bayonet, Stalwart and Balikpapan
Stoker's propellor - easy to applique
(We can provide crests.)

M

Q

69

Navy crest
Port Adelaide AFL supporter (we can provide the crest)

M

Q

70

Black and White, Gym, NBA team logos

M

LB

71

RAN crest, HMAS Stalwart crests, Nautical Themed and my Title: "MEO"
We can provide the crests)

M

B

72

RAN crest, HMAS Stalwart crest,  Boatswains badge- Blue
(can provide crests)

M

Q

73

Blue and white patchwork
RAN crest and HMAS Stalwart crest
Side Number 304
(we can provide crests)

F

B

74

Navy Themed RAN Crest
HMAS Armidale crest, side number 83
HMAS Stalwart crest, side number 304  Blue/White
(we can provide Navy crest and ship crests)

M

B

75

RAN crest, HMAS Stalwart crest and Chef Theme - Pink
(we can provide ships crest)

M

B

76

Galaxy Theme

M

LB

77

Disney Princesses

M

Q

78

Indigenous Theme

M

Q

79

Classic Doctor Who

M

B

80

Anime themed - naruto, dragon ball z and demon slayer

M

Q

81

Dragonball super, Lord of the rings, Jedi from starwars

M

B

82

Musical Instruments (Trumpet, Violin, orchestral etc.), Sheet Music, Treble Clef, Black and white or parchment colour.

M

B

83

Lord of the Rings

M

B

84

Killer Whales, Blue, Clouds

F

B

85

Collingwood Football Club

M

B

86

MILWAUKEE BUCKS basketball team theme, green.

M

LB

87

Blue powerpuff girl themed.

M

Q

88

Star Wars Themed

M

LB

89

Underwater Wreck Diver Theme with surname printed on it somewhere.

M

Q

90

Princess and the frog and/or Corpse Bride and/or Coraline (female design)

M

Q

91

Doctor Who

M

LB

92

The Punisher (Marvel Comic character)

M

LB

93

Meerkats

M

Q

94

Star Wars Jabba the Hut

M

LB

95

Tiger and Leopard Print

M

Q

96

Toy Story and Turtles with first name embroidered

F

LB

97

Island theme with dolphins and nick name embroidered

F

B

98

West Coast Eagles AFL Team

M

B

99

Kraken (from Pirates of the Caribbean) /Sea Monster themed

M

B

100

Surfing Theme with first name embroidered

M

LB

101

Star Wars Themed

M

Q

102

Shrek, Cars, and Giraffe with surname embroidered

M

LB

103

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