G’day all,
I
posted on our blog last week and announced the date for next year’s Thank You
Weekend. You can read all about it here (https://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2023/11/save-date-aussie-hero-quilts-annual.html) 26th of October 2024. Put the date
in your calendar. You don’t want to miss
out.
Priority Requests
We have some new requests on the list this week.
Requests numbers 1 to 4 inclusive are for personnel who have gone overseas in various roles to support Operation Kudu which is in support to Ukraine. Their deployments are not too long so I am hoping we can get their parcels to them whilst they are still overseas if we can.
No 5 is the last of her group so I really would like her to get her quilt sooner than later so she is not thinking we have forgotten her.
Finally, No 6 is for a young someone who is expecting to spend some time in hospital and so we really need to get the quilt done.
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 31 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 |
German flag colour theme | M | Q | 2 |
Pokémon themed with "BS" on it | M | Q | 3 |
horse themed with "SS" | M | LB | 4 |
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 | 5 |
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 | 6 |
Blue | M | Q | 7 |
Rising Sun, RAAF crest | M | Q | 8 |
Star Wars the clone wars (Cartoon TV Show) | M | Q | 9 |
Navy crest | M | Q | 10 |
RAN crest with personal details | M | Q | 11 |
Star Wars , NFL (USA National Football League) | M | Q | 12 |
"Magic the Gathering" - Lord of the Rings themed | M | Q | 13 |
Green/Black, | M | Q | 14 |
Melbourne Storm | M | Q | 15 |
Dragonball super, Lord of the rings, Jedi from star wars | M | Q | 16 |
Green, Skiing, Shetland Sheepdogs, Cheese, Lord of the Rings | M | Q | 17 |
Bright Fluro Colors, Outdoors, Camping, Nautical, 4WDing | M | Q | 18 |
Blue/Purple/Red, Comics, Travelling, Camping and Beers | F | Q | 19 |
Blue, Rugby Union, Exeter Chiefs (UK Rugby Union Team), NSW Waratahs. | M | Q | 20 |
Blue/white- Canterbury Bulldogs, cricket, outdoors | M | Q | 21 |
South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL | M | Q | 22 |
Pirates Of The Caribbean Themed | M | Q | 23 |
Adelaide Crows themed (AFL) | M | Q | 24 |
Sydney Roosters NRL Team | M | Q | 25 |
Crossing the line, Neptune, Golden Shellback Turtles, Black Bears, | M | Q | 26 |
RAAF crest and Tri-service crest | M | Q | 27 |
Horse Racing Theme | M | Q | 28 |
Navy Themed, Ensign, Seahawks, Warships, Ocean, | M | Q | 29 |
Naval Aircraft, Helicopters. Favourite colour is blue | M | Q | 30 |
Red and Blue, Capybara (large rodent), Melbourne Demons | M | Q | 31 |
Dark Green, Mountains, Fjords | M | Q | 32 |
Red, Fast and the Furious (movies) cars | M | Q | 33 |
Purple, Western Bulldogs | M | Q | 34 |
Black, Dogs, Fish, Cats | F | Q | 35 |
Red and Black, Liverpool Football Club (soccer), LA Lakers (US National Basketball Association) | M | Q | 36 |
Purple, Melbourne Storm, Lightning Bolts | M | Q | 37 |
Blue, Sydney Roosters | M | Q | 38 |
Black and Silver, Spartans and Samurai | M | Q | 39 |
Blue | M | Q | 40 |
Fav colours Purple and dark green/blue. | F | Q | 41 |
Favourite colours are White & Blue | M | Q | 42 |
Penrith Panthers (NRL) | M | Q | 43 |
Rainbow, Monsters Inc. | F | Q | 44 |
Red, Blue, Yellow (Adelaide crows) | M | Q | 45 |
Blue, Dark Blue, beach/ocean/surfing | M | Q | 46 |
Black and Gold, Video games (Halo) | M | Q | 47 |
Purple, Car Engines, 4wding (79 Series), Spearfishing | M | Q | 48 |
QLD Maroon and/or Brisbane Broncos (NRL) | M | Q | 49 |
Sloth's, Unicorns, West Coast Eagles or colours to that effect | M | Q | 50 |
Ginger and White Shortbread cats | M | Q | 51 |
Marvel / DC, 4WD / Camping, Navy, Video games | M | Q | 52 |
Food (Watermelon, Dumplings) | M | Q | 53 |
Favourite colours are light and dark blue. Interests include anything to do with the ocean, beach, or marine animals. | F | Q | 54 |
Disney Princesses and Disney Villains | M | Q | 55 |
Red and Blue (Newcastle Knights) | M | Q | 56 |
Red and Black - Lord of the rings | M | Q | 57 |
Red and Black | M | Q | 58 |
Red and White (St George Illawarra Dragons) | M | Q | 59 |
McLaren F1 team with LN4 and OP81 in big bold letters on the front with the McLaren logo silhouette in the background | F | LB | 60 |
Shrek themed, "This Is Conder's Swamp" | M | LB | 61 |
Silver Subaru WRX race car themed, nickname | M | LB | 62 |
White Ensign and Taiwanese flag one side (We can supply an ensign and the Taiwanese flag is easy enough to applique) | M | LB | 63 |
Finding Nemo | F | LB | 64 |
Dallas Cowboys NFL theme | M | LB | 65 |
Penrith Panthers theme. Number 9 on the back with nickname | M | LB | 66 |
GuildWars2 theme. with name on bag please. | M | LB | 67 |
Saint George Illawarra Dragons NRL Jersey theme with name on it | M | LB | 68 |
Wallabies (Rugby Union) themed with nickname on it. | M | LB | 69 |
VB (Beer)/Rabbitohs theme with quote "sinking ships and sinking tins". Name & PMKeyS | M | LB | 70 |
Something climbing related (carabiners, ropes, quickdraws) with surname | M | LB | 71 |
"Yarra" and lighting in the background | M | LB | 72 |
4x4 Driving Theme | M | Q | 73 |
RAAF Crest with operations (OP Catalyst, OP Slipper x 2, OP Okra) and their dates listed, | M | Q | 74 |
RAAOC, Rising Sun, Rugby player for Defence, Canberra Raiders, loves mountain biking, diving and snorkelling and fishing. He just loves the ocean, also a Knifemaker/Cutler making and sharpens knives. Montague Island. | M | Q | 75 |
Australian Flora, earthy colours (Light green, Light Brown) | M | Q | 76 |
Star Wars Black and White | M | Q | 77 |
Toy Story/Buzz Lightyear | M | Q | 78 |
Beach, Sunset, Turtles, Blue, Broome/Kimberley | F | Q | 79 |
TV Show, Paw Patrol, Character Skye, Pink | M | Q | 80 |
Red, Cattle Dogs | M | Q | 81 |
Black and Red, Star Wars | M | Q | 82 |
Cronulla Sharks theme with team colours | M | Q | 83 |
Rising Sun, Engineering Corp | M | Q | 84 |
Rising Sun, | F | Q | 85 |
Blue, Toronto Blue Jays (US Major League Baseball) | M | Q | 88 |
West Coast Eagles (AFL) and F-111 Aircraft | M | Q | 89 |
Ryan Gosling themed with the RASIGs logo in the centre with nickname. Thankyou so much :) | M | LB | 90 |
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