G’day all,
This year’s Thank You
Weekend – IF YOU WANT TO COME PLEASE READ.
Less than a month to go now so if
you want to come to any of the weekend’s events please buy your tickets. Time
is running out and I don’t want you to miss out. All the spaces for our afternoon tea at Government House on the Friday afternoon are taken and ticket
sales for the Bus trip need to be finalised soon too.
Australian Defence Industry
Awards
As I told you last week and
previously, we were finalists for Veteran Support Organisation in the Australian
Defence Industry Awards and the Award Ceremony was held at a very grand dinner
for 800 in Canberra on Thursday.
We did not win but it was still a
great night and I had the wonderful opportunity to meet up with five of our
recipients, all of whom were really keen to talk to me about their quilts and
bags. The folks from Defence Community Dogs were there too. You can check out
the details and other photos here…
https://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2023/09/australian-defence-industry-awards-2023.html
Can you see Skye the wonder dog in the pic. Being black she is hard to see.
Priority Requests
Requests
1-8 inclusive are all for folks who are deployed and who will be deployed until
after Christmas. I would really like their quilts and bags to arrive with them
before Christmas. If you can help please
email me! Note, not all of these are
leftover from last week. There are some
new requests in there.
Laundry bags
There are not a lot of LB requests on the list this week. I am hoping there will be more to come next week but if you are desperate to make a bag or two this week and nothing works for you please let me know. I have some ideas for you.
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 30 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
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Black with Rising
Sun Army badge (with personal details) and Tri-Service Badge. Could the logos
from the below five operations be included: |
M |
LB |
1 |
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Solomons
International Assistance Force (SIAF) logo over something tropical (like a
beach sunset). (we can print the logo on fabric) |
M |
Q |
2 |
|
Maroon coloured
quilt with Brisbane Broncos (NRL) and Brisbane Lions (AFL) with GO BRISBANE
at the top |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Royal Blue colour
with the Eureka Stockade Flag with surname in white. |
M |
LB |
4 |
|
Name XXXXX in the
centre. Surrounded by African animals. Lion, Zebra, Giraffe, Elephant,
Monkeys etc |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Quilt - Corgis in a
Royal Theme |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
Laundry Bag - Ford
Mustangs |
M |
LB |
7 |
|
Newcastle Knights, |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Bright and
colourful, Abstract |
F |
B |
8 |
|
Brisbane Broncos
(NRL) or Birds |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
TV Show – Stranger
things |
F |
Q |
11 |
|
Quilt - Melbourne
Storm |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Star Wars , NFL (USA
National Football League) |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Green/Black, |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
RAAF Crest, 34 SQN
crest with text 34SQN |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
AFL(Carlton Blues) /
Navy theme RAN crest |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
RAAF Crest, 34 SQN
crest, with text 34SQN |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Snow skiing, running
& Siamese cats. |
F |
Q |
18 |
|
Call of Duty
Zombies, Black with Gold and a small panel with name (we can provide the name
panel) |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Star Wars the clone
wars (Cartoon TV Show) |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Navy crest |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Navy Themed RAN
Crest |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Anime themed -
naruto, dragon ball z and demon slayer |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Dragonball super,
Lord of the rings, Jedi from starwars |
M |
B |
24 |
|
Underwater Wreck
Diver Theme with surname printed on it somewhere. |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Kraken (from Pirates
of the Caribbean) /Sea Monster themed |
M |
B |
26 |
|
Tennis, Triathlon or
Racing cars would like first name on bag, |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Collage of Vintage
military Pin-up girls/Poster Art &/Or Military Pop Art |
F |
LB |
28 |
|
Australian flag and
3RAR parawings (We can provide the parawings) |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Green, Skiing,
Shetland Sheepdogs, Cheese, Lord of the Rings |
M |
LB |
30 |
|
Slaves to Darkness
(Age of Sigmar,Warhammer) |
M |
LB |
31 |
|
Black/White - Big wheels - White Nissan Patrol |
M |
LB |
32 |
|
Crossing the line,
Neptune, Golden Shellback Turtles, Black Bears, |
M |
LB |
33 |
|
Rising Sun, RAAF
crest |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
RAAF Crest , flying
theme, C130H, C-27J, Boeing Business Jet and Falcon 7X. |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
RAAF Crest - RAAF
Flying Theme - Falcon 7X themed (we
can provide the crest and and aircraft
silhouettes for applique) |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Grey, Warhammer 40K
(a tabletop battle game) |
M |
LB |
40 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Blue |
F |
Q |
42 |
|
RAAF Crest, RAAF
Flying Theme, loves all RAAF aircraft (including 34SQN F7X and BBJ) |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
RAAF Crest, RAAF
Flying KC30A, BBJ, Falcon 7x, Cherry Blossoms, Pineapples, Cute baby pigs |
F |
Q |
44 |
|
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 |
45 |
|
RAAF Crest. RAAF
Flying BBJ / F7X - Sunflowers / any flowers. |
F |
Q |
46 |
|
Navy blue, Shaun the
sheep, The Wiggles, Dinosaurs |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Purple, Fremantle
Dockers, flowers |
F |
Q |
48 |
|
Blue/Purple/Red,
Comics, Travelling, Camping and Beers |
F |
Q |
49 |
|
Blue, Rugby Union,
Exeter Chiefs (UK Rugby Union Team), NSW Waratahs. |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
RAAF crest and
Tri-service crest |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
"Magic the
Gathering" - Lord of the Rings themed |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Green, Skiing,
Shetland Sheepdogs, Cheese, Lord of the Rings |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Bright Fluro Colors,
Outdoors, Camping, Nautical, 4WDing |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Blue/white ocean
waves, flowers, beaches, water animals (dolpins, whales, turtles etc) |
F |
Q |
55 |
|
Purple/mint green -
animals (any animals) - flowers |
F |
Q |
56 |
|
Any Blue/ Sharks and
more sharks or (NRL Team Sharks) |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Blue/white-
Canterbury Bulldogs, cricket, outdoors |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Hawaiian Theme
(Tropical flowers, palms, fruits, coconuts, waves) |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Red/Orange, Miami
Heat Basketball, Flames, Fire. |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Turtles / Stitch
(from Lilo and Stitch) |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Slaves to Darkness
(Age of Sigmar,Warhammer) |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Blue, Soccer, Surf,
Mountains. |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Ocean, Moana themed
MAUI |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Red & Black,
Essendon Bombers AFL |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Toy Story |
F |
Q |
66 |
|
South Sydney
Rabbitohs NRL |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
yellow - my house is
very colourful in blue, green, pink and yellow. RAAF crest, I love musical theatre, all things vintage,
travelling and getting dressed up with friends. |
F |
LB |
68 |
|
Navy Crest with
personal details under it. |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Australian Native
Flowers |
F |
Q |
70 |
|
Stoker (Marine
Technician) & Beer themed, Purple and Black as primary colours. (A propellor is always a good
representation of a Stoker. I can send you the image for applique) |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
Pirates Of The
Caribbean Themed |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Adelaide Crows
themed (AFL) |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Black/White - Star
Wars Themed |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Black/White - Big wheels - White Nissan Patrol |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Sydney Roosters NRL
Team |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Baby Pink, Unicorns
and Rainbows |
F |
Q |
77 |
|
Parramatta Eels NRL
team |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Crossing the line,
Neptune, Golden Shellback Turtles, Black Bears, |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
South Sydney
Rabbitohs NRL |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
RAN crest |
M |
Q |
81 |
|
Rising Sun and RAN
crests with personal details Rabbitohs |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Air Force Themed.
Colours pinks and blues with any Air Force aircraft. (We can provide the
Rising Sun and Aircraft silhouettes that you can use for applique) |
F |
LB |
83 |
|
Rising Sun with
personal details. Army theme, earthy tones, nature/tree/desert/flower theme |
M |
B |
84 |
|
RAAF Crest with
personal details |
F |
Q |
85 |
|
RAN crest with
personal details |
F |
LB |
86 |
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