15 April 2024

Request List 15 April 2024

Hi All

I am going to ask you all to do me a favour. I know lots of you have my mobile number and/or are Facebook friends with me. It can be really handy and probably tempting to send me a quick text or message when you have a question but I would really appreciate it if you could keep to emails where possible.  That way, if I am out, or away from the laptop, or even spending time with family and friends, I am not getting texts and messages re Aussie Heroes whilst I am with them. Emails can sit patiently on my laptop waiting for me to come back to them.

Of course, this does not mean that you can’t call, text or message if you need to but I would really appreciate it if routine questions etc could come via email. I hope that makes sense.  



Here is the request list for this week. Happy hunting. I hope you can find something that tickles your fancy.

PRIORITY REQUESTS

Only FOUR Priority requests this week, all for recipients serving overseas.

Please can we get these quilts and bags underway and put some smiles on faces that are a long way from home! Don’t forget we can provide the crests and text embroideries that are being requested.

POST BY DATE

The post by date for all Requests on this list is 20 May 24 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

 

Polliwhirl (the pokemon), hippos, wombats

M

B

1

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pokemon

M

B

2

A combination theme of Army, Air Force and Navy.

M

B

3

My favourite colours are pastel purple and pink. I love horses, being out and about in the country, the outdoors, gardening and flowers.

F

Q

4

Navy Crest with personal details - Navy or Beach Themed.  Has a yacht named  Tango and raced Ducati motorbikes
(we can provide an embroidered Navy Crest with details)

M

Q

5

Sydney Roosters NRL Team

M

Q

6

Purple, Western Bulldogs

M

Q

7

Blue, Sydney Roosters

M

Q

8

RAN crest, Marvel / DC, 4WD / Camping, Video games
(We can supply RAN crest)

M

Q

9

Outdoor, Adventure

M

Q

10

4x4 Driving Theme

M

Q

11

Holden V8 Cars

M

Q

12

Submarines and Ice Hockey (we an send you some submarine fabric)

M

Q

13

RAN crest, RAN Marine Technician Rate Badge - Diesel, Rock climbing, Light blue, Nickname
(we can provide the White ensign and MT-D badge and nick name)

M

Q

14

HMAS Gascoyne Ship Crest, RAN Naval Police Coxswain Patch, Anime themed (Demon Slayer, Naruto)
(we can provide the ships crest, Coxswain patch and NPC patch)

M

B

15

RAN crest, HMAS Gascoyne Ships Crest, MTD Badge,  Kraken, Sea Mines, Ocean, Western Star Trucks, Sydney Swans, Aquaman, King Neptune
(we can provide the ships crest and MT-D badge)

M

B

16

Brisbane Broncos themed

M

Q

17

RAN White Ensign, HMAS Gascoyne Ships Crest, Australian Flag, South Australian Flag, Sextant, Nautical Compass
(we can provide the White ensign, ships crest and flags)

M

B

18

RAN White Ensign, HMAS Perth & HMAS Gascoyne Ships Crests, Nickname
Killer whale &/or Emperor Penguin, Sonar, Ocean, Nickname 'Laz', Boxing/Muay Thai, Singapore artwork/culture, Pineapple
(we can provide the White ensign, ships crests and nick name as text)

M

Q

19

RAN White Ensign, HMAS Gascoyne Ships Crest, Mine Warfare Crest, Australian Flag, Sextant, Nautical Compass

M

Q

20

Penrith Panthers theme in Black

M

Q

21

Cowboys theme in any colours

M

Q

22

Hawaiian/hula girls theme in blue colours

M

Q

23

Cycling, Swimming & Running. Blue & red are favourite colours.

M

Q

24

Something Climbing Related (carabiners, ropes, quickdraws) with surname
(we can supply surname as text if required)

M

Q

25

Warhammer 40K

M

Q

26

Smiling shark, octopi and pineapple

M

Q

27

Dewalt Power Tools - Black & Yellow

M

Q

28

NRL Sharks theme

M

Q

29

Newcastle Knights

M

Q

30

Marine Technician Propeller / Disney Princesses
(we can provide an image of the propeller)

M

Q

31

Sydney Roosters NRL Team / Chameleons

M

Q

32

USA NBA Basketball Team: Houston Rockets

M

Q

33

Bulldogs (NRL) OR Cars

M

Q

34

Surfing / Cycling / Diving (We can provide a dive helmet)

M

Q

35

Anything Diver related & Koala (We can provide a dive helmet)

M

Q

36

RAAF crest with text
Australian outback country themed, ie. gum trees, aussie stockman, camping style
(we can provide the crest with text)

M

Q

37

RAAF crest  E-7A Wedgetail Themed (We can provide the RAAF crest and the aircraft silhouette)

M

B

38

Dinosaur Theme

M

Q

39

blackhawk, chinook, iroquois

F

Q

40

Blue/Grey - Halo (video game)

M

LB

41

Nissan GQ Patrols (4WD vehicle)

M

LB

42

Black/Purple - Black Panther

M

LB

43

Navy Blue - TV / televisions theme

M

LB

44

RAN crest
Served 10 Jan 79 - 16 Jan 21
Nickname
Text "The Silent Service"
HMAS Otway, Ovens, Onslow, Oxley
"O" class Merang and Dolphins
HMAS Watson
HMAS Kuttabul
(We can provide the RAN and ships' crests)

M

Q

45

Rising Sun, RASIGs, Australian Army Apprentice School badge
Served 12 Jan 88- 20 Jan
UN Transitional Auth in Cambodia (UNTAC) Apr92-Mar93 (Meritorious Unit Citation)
Op Catalyst Iraq 2004
(We can provide the badges and the posting details can be embroidered as a patch)

M

Q

46

Magpies, top hats, classic Hornet , 75SQN crest (75SQN themed) in black and white checkered squares with black border. some examples for 75SQN themed include magpies, top hats, and the classic hornet.  There are photos that can be provided for inspiration.
(we can supply the 75 SQN crest)

F

Q

47

Brisbane Lions Theme

M

Q

48

Red Bull Ampol Racing Team (Supercars)

M

Q

49

Animals, the colour purple, Panthers supporter (NRL team)

M

Q

50

Dogs/ Sunflowers/ Yellow & Purple

F

Q

51

Parramatta Eels/ NRL

M

Q

52

Arsenal FC/ Soccer

M

Q

53

Houston Rockets (USA Basketball Team)

M

B

54

Green/ deer/ forest/ blue

F

B

55

Geelong Cats (AFL) / Redcliffe Dolphins (NRL)

M

Q

56

Hawthorn (AFL)

M

Q

57

St. George Illawarra (NRL)

M

Q

58

KFC (Fast Food Chain)

M

B

59

Diver theme

M

Q

60

Italian Theme

M

Q

61

Black/Gold - HMAS Perth theme, Naval Gunnery Theme

M

LB

62

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