G’day all,
Oh
my goodness, the weeks are flying by. Less
than two weeks til our weekend in Canberra now.
Our
Raffle is now online so head over to our Website if you would like to buy some
tickets. https://aussieheroquilts.org.au/ahq-raffle Tickets are $5.00 each or you can purchase 3
for $10.00 or 8 for $20.00.
Tickets
purchased online will be randomly issued to you and you will be notified via
email of the numbers that you have been allocated.
Spaces
for Afternoon Tea at Government House are all gone and if you are going you should
have received an email from me arranging carpooling. Please let me know if you
can fit someone in your car or if you need a lift.
Tickets
are still available for the Volunteers’ Gathering at ADFA on the Friday night
but sales close at lunch time on Thursday 12th. I am really pleased
to be able to confirm that our guest speaker is Prof Annette Gero, author of
Wartime Quilts. This is a really special event. I have a surprise or two
planned for the night as well.
You can still book in for the Bus Trip and also for the dinner but all sales close Saturday 14 October.
Make
sure you don’t miss out.
Priority Requests
Huge
thanks go to those that took on the Priority Requests from last week. Requests 1-4
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!
Laundry bags
Again, there are not a lot of LB requests on the list this week. I am again hoping there will be more to come next week but everyone is busy so it is not always easy to get the details as soon as I would like. If you would still like to make a bag or two this week we do need some for the next round of soldiers headed to Malaysia for their three month Rifle Company Training.
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 13 November 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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Laundry bags are
needed for the latest group of infantry soldiers in Malaysia You need to
pay the postage to Sydney, whatever that rate is from your location, plus you
need to add a customs form. If your
parcel is over 2kg you will need the large customs form. |
M |
LB |
0 |
|
Maroon coloured
quilt with Brisbane Broncos (NRL) and Brisbane Lions (AFL) with GO BRISBANE
at the top |
M |
Q |
1 |
|
Music - Guitar,
Vocals |
M |
Q |
2 |
|
Charcoal Gray,
German Shepherds and Geese. |
M |
B |
3 |
|
Corgis in a Royal
Theme |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Brisbane Broncos
(NRL) or Birds |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Newcastle Knights, |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
TV Show – Stranger
things |
F |
Q |
8 |
|
Quilt - Melbourne
Storm |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
Star Wars , NFL (USA
National Football League) |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Green/Black, |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
RAAF Crest, 34 SQN
crest with text 34SQN |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
AFL(Carlton Blues) /
Navy theme RAN crest |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
RAAF Crest, 34 SQN
crest, with text 34SQN |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Snow skiing, running
& Siamese cats. |
F |
Q |
15 |
|
Star Wars the clone
wars (Cartoon TV Show) |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Navy crest |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Navy Themed RAN
Crest |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Anime themed -
naruto, dragon ball z and demon slayer |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Dragonball super,
Lord of the rings, Jedi from starwars |
M |
B |
21 |
|
Kraken (from Pirates
of the Caribbean) /Sea Monster themed |
M |
B |
22 |
|
Tennis, Triathlon or
Racing cars would like first name on bag, |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Collage of Vintage
military Pin-up girls/Poster Art &/Or Military Pop Art |
F |
LB |
24 |
|
Australian flag and
3RAR parawings (We can provide the parawings) |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Green, Skiing,
Shetland Sheepdogs, Cheese, Lord of the Rings |
M |
LB |
26 |
|
Slaves to Darkness
(Age of Sigmar,Warhammer) |
M |
LB |
27 |
|
Black/White - Big wheels - White Nissan Patrol |
M |
LB |
28 |
|
Rising Sun, RAAF
crest |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
RAAF Crest , flying
theme, C130H, C-27J, Boeing Business Jet and Falcon 7X. |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
RAAF Crest - RAAF
Flying Theme - Falcon 7X themed (we
can provide the crest and and aircraft
silhouettes for applique) |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
Blue |
F |
Q |
34 |
|
RAAF Crest, RAAF
Flying Theme, loves all RAAF aircraft (including 34SQN F7X and BBJ) |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
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 |
36 |
|
Navy blue, Shaun the
sheep, The Wiggles, Dinosaurs |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Blue/Purple/Red,
Comics, Travelling, Camping and Beers |
F |
Q |
38 |
|
Blue, Rugby Union,
Exeter Chiefs (UK Rugby Union Team), NSW Waratahs. |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
"Magic the
Gathering" - Lord of the Rings themed |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Green, Skiing,
Shetland Sheepdogs, Cheese, Lord of the Rings |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Bright Fluro Colors,
Outdoors, Camping, Nautical, 4WDing |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Any Blue/ Sharks and
more sharks or (NRL Team Sharks) |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Blue/white-
Canterbury Bulldogs, cricket, outdoors |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Navy Crest with
personal details under it. |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Red/Orange, Miami
Heat Basketball, Flames, Fire. |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Turtles / Stitch
(from Lilo and Stitch) |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Slaves to Darkness
(Age of Sigmar,Warhammer) |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Blue, Soccer, Surf,
Mountains. |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Ocean, Moana themed
MAUI |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
Toy Story |
F |
Q |
51 |
|
South Sydney
Rabbitohs NRL |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
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 |
53 |
|
Pirates Of The
Caribbean Themed |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Adelaide Crows
themed (AFL) |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Black/White - Big wheels - White Nissan Patrol |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Sydney Roosters NRL
Team |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Parramatta Eels NRL
team |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Crossing the line,
Neptune, Golden Shellback Turtles, Black Bears, |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
South Sydney
Rabbitohs NRL |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Rising Sun and RAN
crests with personal details Rabbitohs |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
RAAF Crest with
personal details |
F |
Q |
62 |
|
Blue, Capybara
(Large rodent), Cronulla Sharks |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Red, Fast and the
Furious (movies) cars |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Purple, Western
Bulldogs |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Black, Dogs, Fish,
Cats |
F |
Q |
66 |
|
Dark Purple and
Gold, HMAS Toowoomba |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Black and Blue,
Anime [My Hero Academia & character Mirio (Le Million)] |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Red and Blue,
Capybara (large rodent), Melbourne Demons |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
RAAF crest with
personal details, Richmond Tigers RAAF crest,
small pink ribbon on the back next to the label. (we can have the
crest and the pink ribbon embroidered) |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Dark Green,
Mountains, Fjords |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
RAN Crest with
details. Boatswains Mate badge. Aboriginal Flag and indigenous patterns.
Likes Blue, Red, Green & Yellow. Other likes include Ocean/Nautical tall
ships, octopus & jellyfish. Mountain biking & cycling/hiking trees or
forest, Soccer (Matilda's), Harry Potter, Bluey, Scottish kilt pattern as
plays the bagpipes & QLD State of Origin.
|
F |
B |
71 |
|
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 |
Q |
72 |
|
Rising Sun with
personal details, HQME patch. Middle East Style theme in colours of HQME
patch (yellow, light blue, Red & royal blue) (we can supply to Rising sun as embroidery with text and
image of HQME patch) |
M |
B |
73 |
|
Red and Black,
Liverpool Football Club (soccer), LA Lakers (US National Basketball
Association) |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Navy Blue, Motor
Bikes, Kite Surfing, 4WD |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Purple, Melbourne
Storm, Lightning Bolts |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Blue, Star Wars |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
Blue, Surfing, 4WD,
Music |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Blue, Sydney
Roosters |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Black and Silver,
Spartans and Samurai |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
Laundry Bag - Tigers
and Jungle Print |
F |
LB |
81 |
|
Quilt - Ocean
themed, watercolours, Blues, Coral, Underwater |
F |
LB |
82 |
|
Laundry Bag -
Surfing Theme |
M |
LB |
83 |
|
Quilt - Boys Kids
Design (Trucks, Monster Trucks, Escavators etc |
M |
LB |
84 |
|
Naval Aircraft,
Helicopters. Favourite colour is blue |
M |
LB |
86 |
|
4x4 Driving Theme |
M |
LB |
87 |
|
Wallabies (Rugby
Team) |
M |
LB |
88 |
|
Hawthorn Football
Club (AFL) theme |
M |
LB |
89 |
|
Plant/Flora theme |
F |
LB |
90 |
|
Tree of Life in a
circle, with the word "Ironwood" above or below the circle |
M |
LB |
91 |
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