Request List 14 August 2023

G’day all,

Have you bought your tickets for the Annual Thank You Dinner yet?  Please don’t feel concerned if you are new to Aussie Heroes or if you would be coming on your own. The whole weekend is set up to be inclusive, to help you meet people and to make friends and it does not matter how “new” you are to Aussie Heroes we would love to see you there. You will be welcomed with open arms by everyone, including the recipients. If you have any concerns please just give me a call or send me an email.

Tickets are available here   You will be sorry if you miss out. Hope to see you there. 

Every year we have a raffle and both a live and silent Auction. This beautiful blanket is one of our Raffle items. We have some lovely items for the raffle this year and many of them have been made by our own talented team.

There are still seats available for the bus so please jump on board whilst you can. It should be a fun and friendly day out and yes, a good opportunity to pick up some lovely fabrics whilst getting to know other volunteers.

Priority Requests

Big thanks to those who have taken on some of our priority requests in recent weeks. Much appreciated. This week requests number 1 to 3 inclusive are quilts and bags for members serving on overseas deployments. These recipients will all be deployed for Christmas so I would love to get all their 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 18 September 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

Australian and Solomon Islands Flags. Tropical Plant/Animals Native to Australia/Solomon Islands. (I can print the Solomon Island flag to post to you)	M	Q	1
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	2
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 - easy to applique and we can send you a pic to work from)	M	Q	3
Red, white and blue, labradors, poppies and inspirational quotes.	F	Q	4
Navy theme, RAN crest, anchor and white Ensign. Her favourite colours navy blue and pale pink.   (We can provide the RAN Crest, and ensign)	F	Q	5
Anything nature related or the Perth Scorchers	M	Q	6
Anime Theme - Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Fairy Tale, Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, etc.	M	B	7
Brisbane Broncos (NRL) or Birds	M	Q	8
Deadpool (Marvel comic character) Vs Masterchief (Halo video game character)	M	B	9
A mixture of the followiing please - Disney Pixar Logo,  Toy Story, Cars, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Lightyear, Up, Big Hero 6, Moana,	M	Q	10
German shepherds	M	Q	11
Boatswain symbol, or Australian white ensign with my nick name at the bottom (we can provide a white ensign and the Boatswain symbol can be printed if not appliqued)	M	B	12
TV Show – Stranger things	F	Q	13
Anime Theme - Gundam, Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Attack on Titan.	M	LB	14
Bag - St Kilda Football Quilt - Melbourne Storm	M	Q	15
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	16
Motorbikes, skateboards, waterfalls, space themed	F	Q	17
Star Wars , NFL (USA National Football League)	M	Q	17
Green/Black, North QLD Cowboys (rugby league team), Lord of the Rings	M	B	19
Night Sky theme with Crescent moon and/or Mountains and Waterfall Theme	M	Q	20
Holden Commodore, Essendon AFL, Melbourne Storm NRL - Red/Black/Purple	M	Q	21
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	22
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	23
AFL(Carlton Blues) / Navy theme RAN crest (We can provide the RAN crest)	M	Q	24
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	25
Dungeons & Dragons (game), Jedi Academy, Warhammer 40000	M	Q	26
Snow skiing, running & Siamese cats.  Text MLO Sydney on quilt somewhere.	F	Q	27
Call of Duty Zombies, Black with Gold and a small panel with name (we can provide the name panel)	M	Q	28
Star Wars the clone wars (Cartoon TV Show)	M	Q	29
Black and Gold, Video games (Halo)	M	LB	30
Purple, Car Engine parts, 4wding (79 Series), Spearfishing (have  images for ideas for car engine parts)	M	LB	31
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	Q	32
Red, Fast and the Furious (movies) cars	M	LB	33
Blue, Toronto Blue Jays (US Major League Baseball)	M	LB	34
Red and Blue, Capybara (large rodent), Melbourne Demons	M	LB	35
Dark Green, Mountains, Fjords	M	LB	36
Newcastle Knights, Beach, Tooheys New,  Cricket Boxing. Please include RAN Communications Rate Badge. (we can provide image of Rate badge on fabric)	M	Q	3
Navy Blue, Motor Bikes, Kite Surfing, 4WD	M	LB	47
Purple, Melbourne Storm, Lightning Bolts	M	LB	48
Blue, Sydney Roosters	M	LB	49
Black and Silver, Spartans and Samurai	M	LB	50
Lime Green and Charcoal Grey, HALO (videogame)	M	LB	51
Yellow, Ice Spice (Female rapper/singer)	M	LB	52
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	53
Blue, Capybara (large rodent), Cronulla Sharks	M	LB	54
Navy crest Port Adelaide AFL supporter (we can provide the crest)	M	Q	56
RAN crest, HMAS Stalwart crests, Nautical Themed and my Title: "MEO" We can provide the crests)	M	Q	57
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	Q	58
RAN crest, HMAS Stalwart crest and Chef Theme - Pink (we can provide ships crest)	M	LB	60
Classic Doctor Who	M	B	60
Anime themed - naruto, dragon ball z and demon slayer	M	Q	61
Dragonball super, Lord of the rings, Jedi from starwars	M	B	62
Lord of the Rings	M	B	63
Killer Whales, Blue, Clouds	F	B	64
MILWAUKEE BUCKS basketball team theme, green.	M	LB	65
Blue powerpuff girl themed.	M	Q	66
Underwater Wreck Diver Theme with surname printed on it somewhere.	M	Q	67
The Punisher (Marvel Comic character)	M	LB	68
Meerkats	M	Q	69
Tiger and Leopard Print	M	Q	70
Toy Story and Turtles with first name embroidered	F	LB	71
Island theme with dolphins and nick name embroidered	F	B	72
West Coast Eagles AFL Team	M	B	73
Kraken (from Pirates of the Caribbean) /Sea Monster themed	M	B	74
Disney, Spirited Away and Pixar themed with embroidered female name	M	Q	75
Tennis, Triathlon or Racing cars would like first name on bag, have had this embroidered on to a patch to be sewn on.	M	Q	76
Shrek, Cars, and Giraffe with surname embroidered	M	LB	77
RAAF Crest , flying theme, C130H, C-27J, Boeing Business Jet and Falcon 7X. Preference is for mostly shades of Dark Blues and Greys with White highlights.  (we can provide the crest)	M	LB	78
Mixed patchwork style with a variety of plain pastel colours	F	LB	79
Collage of Vintage military Pin - up girls/Poster Art &/Or Military Pop Art (Aircrew themed with Aircraft)	F	LB	80
RAAF Crest - RAAF Flying Theme - Falcon 7X themed  (we can provide the crest)	M	LB	81
RAAF Crest, RAAF Flying KC30A, BBJ, Falcon 7x, Cherry Blossoms, Pineapples, Cute baby pigs (we can provide the crest)	F	LB	82
RAAF Crest. RAAF Flying BBJ / F7X - Sunflowers / any flowers. (we can provide the crest)	F	LB	83
Beach, Sunset, Turtles, Blue, Broome/Kimberley	F	LB	84
Socceroos	M	LB	85
TV Show, Paw Patrol, Character Skye, Pink	M	LB	88
Theme -  Mountains/Alpine Colours - Black/Grey	M	LB	89
Poppies	F	Q	90
Australian flag and 3RAR parawings (We can provide the parawings)	M	Q	91
Cronulla Sharks theme with team colours	M	LB	92
LB - White Ensign, colourful, Winnie the Pooh, request last name on it	F	LB	93
Pink/Peach/Orange Tartan, Winnie the Pooh, Sun	F	LB	94
Blue/Navy, ocean, ocean animals,	M	LB	95
Dragons, more vibrant colours on darker background	M	LB	96
Purple/blue, space/stars/planets	F	LB	97
Yellow/Orange Vibrant colours, Painting, Coffee, Cats, Tarot Cards	F	LB	98
Navy blue, Shaun the sheep, The Wiggles, Dinosaurs	M	LB	99
Purple, Fremantle Dockers, flowers	F	LB	100