Request List 28 August 2023

G’day all,

Can you believe it is 8 weeks til our Aussie Hero Thank You Weekend in Canberra.  Have you bought your tickets yet?  Time is running out if you would like to join in the fun on the bus trip.  We have to finalise numbers and pay for the bus very soon. Don’t miss out.

Priority Requests

Big thanks to those who have taken on some of our priority requests in recent weeks. Much appreciated.

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 2 October 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

ANZAC themed incorporating Army, Rising Sun RAE Badge EOD Falling Bomb badge Corp motto: Facimus et Frangimus (We can send you the badges and the motto embroidered)	M	Q	1
Newcastle Knights, Beach, Tooheys New,  Cricket Boxing. Please include RAN Communications Rate Badge. (we can provide image of Rate badge on fabric)	M	Q	2
Red, white and blue, labradors, poppies and inspirational quotes.	F	Q	3
Anime Theme - Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Fairy Tale, Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, etc.	M	B	4
Brisbane Broncos (NRL) or Birds	M	Q	5
A mixture of the followiing please - Disney Pixar Logo,  Toy Story, Cars, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Lightyear, Up, Big Hero 6, Moana,	M	Q	6
TV Show – Stranger things	F	Q	7
Anime Theme - Gundam, Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Attack on Titan.	M	LB	8
Bag - St Kilda Football Quilt - Melbourne Storm	M	Q	9
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	10
Motorbikes, skateboards, waterfalls, space themed	F	Q	11
Star Wars , NFL (USA National Football League)	M	Q	12
Green/Black, North QLD Cowboys (rugby league team), Lord of the Rings	M	B	13
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 or a photo to piece in)	M	Q	14
AFL(Carlton Blues) / Navy theme RAN crest (We can provide the RAN crest)	M	Q	15
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 plus silhouettes of aircraft or printed pictures to include)	M	Q	16
Snow skiing, running & Siamese cats.  Text MLO Sydney on quilt somewhere.	F	Q	17
Call of Duty Zombies, Black with Gold and a small panel with name (we can provide the name panel)	M	Q	18
Star Wars the clone wars (Cartoon TV Show)	M	Q	19
Purple, Car Engine parts, 4wding (79 Series), Spearfishing (have  images for ideas for car engine parts)	M	LB	20
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	21
Red, Fast and the Furious (movies) cars	M	LB	22
Red and Blue, Capybara (large rodent), Melbourne Demons	M	LB	23
Navy Blue, Motor Bikes, Kite Surfing, 4WD	M	LB	24
Black and Silver, Spartans and Samurai	M	LB	25
Monster Trucks, Star Wars and HMAS Toowoomba Crest (we can supply the crest)	M	LB	26
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	27
Navy crest Port Adelaide AFL supporter (we can provide the crest)	M	Q	28
RAN crest, HMAS Stalwart crests, Nautical Themed and my Title: "MEO" We can provide the crests)	M	Q	29
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	30
Classic Doctor Who	M	B	31
Anime themed - naruto, dragon ball z and demon slayer	M	Q	32
Dragonball super, Lord of the rings, Jedi from starwars	M	B	33
Underwater Wreck Diver Theme with surname printed on it somewhere.	M	Q	34
The Punisher (Marvel Comic character)	M	LB	35
Tiger and Leopard Print	M	Q	36
Kraken (from Pirates of the Caribbean) /Sea Monster themed	M	B	37
Disney, Spirited Away and Pixar themed with embroidered female name	M	Q	38
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	39
Shrek, Cars, and Giraffe with surname embroidered	M	LB	40
Collage of Vintage military Pin - up girls/Poster Art &/Or Military Pop Art (Aircrew themed with Aircraft)	F	LB	41
RAAF Crest, RAAF Flying KC30A, BBJ, Falcon 7x, Cherry Blossoms, Pineapples, Cute baby pigs (we can provide the crest and either silhouettes of aircraft or photos to include)	F	LB	42
Socceroos	M	LB	43
Theme -  Mountains/Alpine Colours - Black/Grey	M	LB	44
Australian flag and 3RAR parawings (We can provide the parawings)	M	Q	45
Animated movie "Surf's Up" character Tank Evans (who is a surfing Emperor penguin)	M	Q	46
Poppies	F	Q	47
Blue, Rugby Union, Exeter Chiefs (UK Rugby Union Team), NSW Waratahs.	M	LB	48
Green, Skiing, Shetland Sheepdogs, Cheese, Lord of the Rings	M	LB	49
Slaves to Darkness (Age of Sigmar,Warhammer)	M	LB	50
Royal Australian Navy 1960 - 1990 HMAS Melbourne HMAS Albatross 816 Squadron 805 Squadron 724 Squadron	F	Q	51
Blue, Soccer, Surf, Mountains.	M	LB	52
Ocean, Moana themed MAUI!!	M	LB	53
Stoker (Marine Technician) & Beer themed, Purple and Black as primary colours	M	LB	54
Pirates Of The Caribbean Themed	M	LB	55
Black/White -  Big wheels - White Nissan Patrol	M	LB	56
Crossing the line, Neptune, Golden Shellback Turtles, Black Bears,	M	LB	57
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	58
Rising Sun, RAAF crest Operation Okra Sep 2014 - Jan 2015 Army/RAAF theme Loves US sports and the USA	M	Q	59
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 and aircraft silhouettes for applique or photos to include )	M	Q	60
Mixed patchwork style with a variety of plain pastel colours	F	Q	61
RAAF Crest - RAAF Flying Theme - Falcon 7X themed  (we can provide the crest and  and aircraft silhouettes for applique)	M	Q	62
RAAF Crest with 34SQN text, Sunflowers, Stars, Blue, 34SQN aircraft (B737-BBJ & DAF7X) (we can provide the crest & text  and aircraft silhouettes for applique or photos to include)	F	Q	63
Blue mountain bikes, Ducati’s- favourite bike being a scrambler Star wars He is a Paramedic by Trade and worked for Queensland Ambulance Service.	M	Q	64
Blue Cycling, LEGO, Travel Black cat	M	Q	65
Blue Rugby QLD Reds – Union and Ireland – International. Dog Kelpie	M	Q	66
Grey, Warhammer 40K (a tabletop battle game)	M	LB	67
Blue and white patchwork RAN crest and HMAS Stalwart crest Side Number 304 (we can provide crests)	F	LB	68
Quilt - dogs (cocker spaniels if available), Bag - dogs and boats	M	LB	69
Rising Sun, RAEME badge, red, gold and blue	M	LB	70
ANZAC poppy theme	M	LB	71
Geelong Footbal Club, Fun llamas, The RAAF, anything with a LOT of fun colours/Rainbow colours. (we can provide the RAAF crest)	F	LB	72
Rising Sun and RAANC badge anything medical, I am Nursing Corp and was previously a medic. (We can send you the Rising Sun and RAANC Badge)	F	LB	73
Blue Hobbie/s: Renewable energy – solar panels – bicycles converted to electric bikes Two White bichons	M	Q	74
Cream and pastel colours flowers and nature Loves being in Nature	F	Q	75
Blue Plants, Outdoors, Ocean, mountains etc. Loves the tropics dog (Old English sheep dog X Poodle black and white and has a long coat)	F	Q	76
Muted Australian and/or grey (Airforce) background (not blue) -  nothing crazy bright He is an Aussie through and through – Proud of his service so RAAF crest, Roundel and perhaps a nod to ANZAC, poppies	M	Q	77
Very pink and girly with 90s/2000s Y2K theme (have images to provide inspiration)	F	Q	80
RAAF Crest with personal details 295 SQN Crest and colourings (royal blue, skye blue and a touch of pink) (we can provide the crests and text)	F	Q	81
RAAF Crest, RAAF Flying Theme, including all RAAF aircraft (including 34SQN F7X and BBJ) (we can provide the crest and aircraft silhouettes for applique or photos to include)	M	Q	82
RAAF Crest, RAAF Flying KC30A, BBJ, Falcon 7x, Cherry Blossoms, Pineapples, Cute baby pigs (we can provide the crest  and aircraft silhouettes for applique or photo to include)	F	Q	83
Air Mobility Group Aircraft (C17A, C-130J-30 Hercules, C-27J Spartan, KC-30A Tanker, 737 Boeing Business Jet, KA350 King Air & Dassault Falcon 7X - We can provide  and aircraft silhouettes for applique or photos to include)	F	Q	84
RAAF Crest. RAAF Flying BBJ / F7X - Sunflowers / any flowers. (we can provide the crest  and aircraft silhouettes for applique or photos to include)	F	Q	85
Mickey Mouse	F	Q	86
Wombats, Sunflowers & Australian Natives	F	Q	87
Spiderman, Frozen and/or South's Rabbittos Rugby Team	F	Q	88
Pink/Peach/Orange Tartan, Winnie the Pooh, Sun	F	Q	89
Blue/Navy, RAN crest, ocean, ocean animals, preferably more 'neutral' in design than 'extreme' We can provide the RAN crest	M	Q	90
Dragons, more vibrant colours on darker background	M	Q	91
Purple/blue, space/stars/planets	F	Q	92
Yellow/Orange Vibrant colours, Painting, Coffee, Cats, Tarot Cards	F	Q	93
Navy blue, Shaun the sheep, The Wiggles, Dinosaurs	M	Q	94
Purple, Fremantle Dockers, flowers	F	Q	95
Blue/Purple/Red, Comics, Travelling, Camping and Beers	F	Q	96
Blue/Pink, flowers, medical, dragons, fairies, stars	F	Q	97
Blue, Rugby Union, Exeter Chiefs (UK Rugby Union Team), NSW Waratahs.	M	Q	98
Navy Themed, RAN crest with HMA Ships Kanimbla (LPA), Ballarat, Wewak, Adelaide and Canberra (LHDs) (we can send you the embroidered RAN crest and print ships crests for you)	M	Q	99
Maroon, Blue and Gold - Brisbane Lions, AFL	M	Q	100