G’day all,
This
week I had the pleasure of speaking as part of the Cultural Immersion Program
for the Indo Pacific 2023 conferences in Sydney, hosted by our Royal Australian
Navy. It was a real pleasure and a privilege
to share the Aussie Hero story with Aussies and international guests from all
over the world.
One
of the bonuses of running Aussie Heroes is the chance meetings with recipients.
I met a lovely female able seaman and I will tell your story soon but I also
met a lovely young man who drove me home with the quilts and quilt frames I had
used for the presentation.
He
was such a lovely young man and absolutely loves the quilt he received in 2015
which was made by Robyn W. When he got home
he sent me these photos. How good does his
quilt look after eight years!
Priority Requests
We
have some new requests on the list this week. Requests numbers 1 to 12 inclusive
are for personnel who have gone overseas in various roles to support Operation
Kudu. I would love to see some of these
personnel receive their quilts sooner than later.
Additionally,
requests 14 to 18 have been on the request list for some months now and I would
like to see those move along if possible. Hope some of you can help out.
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 December 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 an 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
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
1 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
2 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
3 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
4 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
5 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
6 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
7 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
8 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
9 |
|
German flag colour theme |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
11 |
|
German flag colour theme (German coat of arms), E-7A Wedgetail
silhouette, with "OP Kudu OCT 23-JAN24" printed on it |
M |
B |
12 |
|
RAAF Crest, 34 SQN crest with text 34SQN |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
RAAF Crest - RAAF Flying Theme - Falcon 7X themed (we can provide the crest and and aircraft silhouettes for applique) |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
RAAF Crest, RAAF Flying Theme, loves all RAAF aircraft (including
34SQN F7X and BBJ) |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
RAAF Crest , flying theme, C130H, C-27J, Boeing Business Jet and
Falcon 7X. |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
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 |
18 |
|
Green, Skiing, Shetland Sheepdogs, Cheese, Lord of the Rings |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Bright Fluro Colors, Outdoors, Camping, Nautical, 4WDing |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Star Wars the clone wars (Cartoon TV Show) |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Blue/Purple/Red, Comics, Travelling, Camping and Beers |
F |
Q |
23 |
|
Blue, Rugby Union, Exeter Chiefs (UK Rugby Union Team), NSW Waratahs. |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
Melbourne Storm |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
"Magic the Gathering" - Lord of the Rings themed |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
RAAF crest with personal details. |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Star Wars , NFL (USA National Football League) |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Blue/white- Canterbury Bulldogs, cricket, outdoors |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Green/Black, |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Any of the following- Lord of the rings, Fallout games, Star Wars or
Bluey |
M |
B |
32 |
|
Pirates Of The Caribbean Themed |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
Adelaide Crows themed (AFL) |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Sydney Roosters NRL Team |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
Parramatta Eels NRL team |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Crossing the line, Neptune, Golden Shellback Turtles, Black Bears, |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Red, Fast and the Furious (movies) cars |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Purple, Western Bulldogs |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Black, Dogs, Fish, Cats |
F |
Q |
40 |
|
Black and Blue, Anime [My Hero Academia & character Mirio (Le
Million)] |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Red and Blue, Capybara (large rodent), Melbourne Demons |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Dark Green, Mountains, Fjords |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
RAN Crest with details. Boatswains Mate badge. Aboriginal Flag and
indigenous patterns. Likes Blue, Red, Green & Yellow. Other likes include
Ocean/Nautical tall ships, octupus & 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 |
Q |
44 |
|
Red and Black, Liverpool Football Club (soccer), LA Lakers (US
National Basketball Association) |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Purple, Melbourne Storm, Lightning Bolts |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Blue, Sydney Roosters |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Black and Silver, Spartans and Samurai |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
VB (Beer)/Rabbitohs theme with quote "sinking ships and sinking
tins". Name & PMKeyS |
M |
LB |
49 |
|
Something climbing related (carabiners, ropes, quickdraws) with
surname |
M |
LB |
50 |
|
"Yarra" and lighting in the background |
M |
LB |
51 |
|
Favourite colours are Blue/White (Geelong Cats AFL) and interests are
Science Fiction (Star Wars) |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Fav colours Purple and dark green/blue. |
F |
Q |
54 |
|
Favourite colours are White & Blue |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Penrith Panthers (NRL) |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Rainbow, Monsters Inc. |
F |
Q |
57 |
|
RAAF crest and Tri-service crest
|
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Ice Hockey, New York Rangers or Vegas Golden Knights, AFP Badge |
M |
LB |
59 |
|
Chick Hicks' From Pixar Movie 'Cars' BIG Font
"KACHIGGA" |
M |
LB |
60 |
|
McLarren F1 team with LN4 and OP81 in big bold letters on the front
with the McLaren logo silhouette in the background |
F |
LB |
61 |
|
Bob the Builder Themed with "Meatloaf" on it |
M |
LB |
62 |
|
Shrek themed, "This Is Conder's Swamp" |
M |
LB |
63 |
|
Red, Blue, Yellow (Adelaide crows) |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Blue, Dark Blue, beach/ocean/surfing |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Black and Gold, Video games (Halo) |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Purple, Car Engines, 4wding (79 Series), Spearfishing |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Silver Subaru WRX race car themed, nickname |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
White Ensign and Taiwanese flag one side (We can supply an ensign and
the Taiwanese flag is easy enough to applique) |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
Finding Nemo |
F |
LB |
70 |
|
Dallas Cowboys NFL theme |
M |
LB |
71 |
|
Penrith Panthers theme. Number 9 on the back with nickname |
M |
LB |
72 |
|
Grogu (baby yoda) from Mandalorian. Green, black, grey, beige |
M |
B |
73 |
|
RAAOC, Rising Sun, Rugby player for Defence, Canberra Raiders, loves
mountain biking, diving and snorkleling and fishing. He just loves the ocean,
also a Knifemaker/Cutler making and sharpens knives. Montague Island. |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Australian Flag |
M |
LB |
75 |
|
GuildWars2 theme. with name on bag please. |
M |
LB |
76 |
|
Ryan Gosling themed with the RASIGs logo in the centre with mickname. Thankyou so much :) |
M |
LB |
77 |
|
Brisbane Broncos themed |
M |
LB |
78 |
|
Dragon Ball Z Theme |
M |
LB |
79 |
|
Saint George Illawarra Dragons NRL Jersey theme with name on it |
M |
LB |
80 |
|
Wallabies (Rugby Union) themed with nickname on it. |
M |
LB |
81 |
|
Newcastle knights themed |
M |
LB |
82 |
|
Fish – Flying Fish |
M |
LB |
83 |
|
Dogs – Greyhounds |
F |
LB |
84 |
|
QLD Maroon and/or Brisbane Broncos (NRL) |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Sloth's, Unicorns, West Coast Eagles or colours to that effect |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
Ginger and White Shortbread cats |
M |
Q |
87 |
|
Harley Davidson Motorbike Inspired (Black&Red) |
F |
Q |
88 |
|
Marvel / DC, 4WD / Camping, Navy, Video games |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Food (Watermelon, Dumplings) |
M |
Q |
90 |
|
Favourite colours are light and dark blue. Interests include anything
to do with the ocean, beach, or marine animals. |
F |
Q |
91 |
|
Disney Princesses and Disney Villains |
M |
Q |
92 |
|
Bluey and Bingo inspired (Can you add my daughter's name please) |
M |
Q |
93 |
|
Red and Blue (Newcastle Knights) |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
Red and Black - Lord of the rings |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
Red and Black |
M |
Q |
96 |
|
Purple, Pink, Blue - Bright |
F |
Q |
97 |
|
Red and White (St George Ilawara Dragons) |
M |
Q |
98 |
|
Red and Black Halloween themed |
F |
Q |
99 |
|
Grey, Warhammer 40K (a tabletop battle game) |
M |
Q |
100 |
No comments:
Post a Comment