Hi All
Emails… I have two email addresses. I
know that can be a bit confusing but it can be necessary at times for privacy
and security.
friendsofahq@gmail.com
Please use this email address for most Aussie Hero info. For example, to take on a request, to notify
us that you are posting off details. This
email address can be accessed by a number of our admin volunteers.
Jan-maree@aussieheroquilts.com.au
Please use this info if you need me to answer a question or need to pass on
info to me. I am the only person with access to this email address.
Hope this makes it helps to avoid confusion.
Here is the request list for this week.
Happy hunting. I hope you can find something that tickles
your fancy. Some of the requests have quite a bit of detail in their request
but most of them are not too difficult once you know what they are asking for
and I can give you a lot of help/guidance to make them a lot easier.
Please don’t hesitate to ask if you are unsure what
someone is asking for. Generally, the requests are not as difficult as you
might think.
PRIORITY REQUESTS
Request No 1 is a request for laundry
bags for a group of indigenous soldiers involved in the Indigenous Development
Program. We won’t get names in time, and
also there might be last minute additions, so all bags will simply have a patch
for initials on them. Additionally,
these bags need to be posted to Darwin but we are unable to provide postage for
them. If you are happy with that then it
would be great if you could commit to make one of these 30 bags.
Requests No’s 2,3,4,5 – all of these requests
are for people deployed overseas. It goes without saying that we would like to
get these requests in the mail sooner than later.
Finally, Request No’s 6 to 23 included are for folk who are either currently deployed, or who have deployed
and are now home. Mail can be unreliable for some locations so the option is to
send their parcels to their home addresses.
It would be great if these people could receive their parcels soon after
returning home if possible. For that reason, I have put these on the priority
list.
All of these requests need to be in
the mail by 2 Sep but sooner is better if at all possible.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 2 Sep 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
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Aussie
Army/Indigenous themed bags with patch - these bags need to be posted to
Darwin. If you are happy to do more
than one of them then I can send you a prepaid satchel for them.
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M
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LB
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1
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Rugby
League (St George Dragons - red and white), Golf and Running
Favourite Colour - Red
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M
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Q
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2
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Middle
East theme (camels, UAE flag for example) with Joint Service badge and HQME
logos and list of deployment dates, title, name and PMKeYs.
(we can provide the Joint Service badge and HQME logo and embroidery with
text)
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M
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Q
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3
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Military/Army
or ANZAC Theme and if possible include flags of Australia, South Sudan,
Afghanistan, Solomon Islands, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore
(we can provide the flags if needed)
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F
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LB
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4
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Australia
theme - soft native/natural theme, may include any flora and fauna, reference
to Tasmania (if possible)
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F
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Q
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5
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AMCU
(Australian Multi-Camouflage Uniform Pattern) with Bottle Green. Rising Sun,
8/9 RAR BG RAM Logo, and Australian Intelligence Corps Badge.
(we can provide the Rising Sun, BG RAM Logo and Int Corps badge) We can also provide some
AMCU Cam to use.
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M
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Q
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6
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Solomon
Island Flag
Blues, greens and yellows,
Islander them - native flowers, frangipanis, water, Islands
8/9 RAR BG RAM
Rising Sun
S-I-A-F badge
ZyZZ Jimmy badge
(we can provide the flag, Rising Sun, SIAF, RAM and Jimmy badges)
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M
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Q
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7
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Solomon
Island Flag - Blues, greens and yellows,
islander them -native flowers / frangipanis, Islander theme, Water /
Islands .
With 8/9 RAR BG RAM and an Rising Sun with the S-I-A-F badge.
Moana
The Mulan red dragon
We can provide the Flag, RAM image, Rising Sun and SIAF Badge. Please discuss
Moana and Red Dragon with me if you like.
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M
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Q
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8
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Solomon
Island Flag
Blues, greens and yellows,
Islander them - native flowers, frangipanis, water, Islands
8/9 RAR BG RAM
Rising Sun
S-I-A-F badge
ZyZZ Jimmy badge
(we can provide the flag, Rising Sun, SIAF, RAM and Jimmy badges)
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M
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Q
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9
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RACT
Corps badge, AFL (Richmond Tigers fan), snow skiing, fishing
(we can supply the RACT badge as an embroidery)
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M
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Q
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10
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8/9 RAR
colours - Slate Grey/Beech Brown
Skippy Badge with 8/9 RAR
Ram Logo
(we can provide the Skippy Badge and Ram Logo)
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M
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Q
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11
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Rising
Sun, 8/9 RAR BG RAM logo, Solomon
Island Flag
Colours - blue, yellow, green, white and black -native flowers /
frangipanis, Water / Islands .
(we can provide the Rising Sun, RAM logo and flag)
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Q
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12
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Sydney
Roosters NRL
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M
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Q
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13
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Phoenix
Design (Fire Mystical)
Text - "Solomon Island 24"
Colours - Purple, Blue, Orange
(we can provide the Phoenix Design image)
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M
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Q
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14
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RAAOC
Badge, corps colours red and royal blue.
Embroidered Rising Sun Badge with personal details
Australian and Philippines National flag Embroidered Commonwealth Coat of Arms
Wolf, Sun and Moon
(we can provide the Rising Sun with text, flags and Coat of Arms)
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M
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B
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15
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Small
Rising Sun with first name only. Beach, camping, reading, Belgian Malinois.
Blue and Yellow. (we can supply the rising sun with name)
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F
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Q
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16
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ANZAC,
Bahrain Flag, Aussie flag,
Motivational sayings,
Beach, Gym ,Crossfit,
Dragonboating (he does not compete now but he used to and enjoyed it),
name in large bold font,
fav colour teal blue.
If you choose some motivational sayings I can have them embroidered on
homespun.
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M
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LB
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17
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RAAF
Badge, Royal Australian Air Force theme.
Low vis colours.
(we can provide the RAAF Badge)
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M
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Q
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18
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Creative
freedom - something PNG related with a crossed.Aus and PNG Flag with text
(we can provide the flags and text)
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M
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LB
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19
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RAEME
& Sydney Swans AFL team
(we can provide the embroidered RAEME badge)
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M
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Q
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20
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Solomon
Island Flag
Blues, greens and yellows,
Islander them - native flowers, frangipanis, water, Islands
8/9 RAR BG RAM
Rising Sun
S-I-A-F badge
ZyZZ Jimmy badge
(we can provide the flag, Rising Sun, SIAF, RAM and Jimmy badges)
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M
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Q
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21
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Skippy
Badge, Battle Group Heeler badge, Brisbane Broncos, 6 RAR theme - the mascot is the blue cattle
dog,
(we can supply the two badges)
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M
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Q
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22
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Rising
Sun, AAPRS (Australian Army Public
Relations Service) badge
Australian & Solomon Islands flags with text "OP LILIA"
Fiji flag with text 'Op Fiji Assist
Ukrainian flag and Ukrainian Trident with text 'Op Kudu
camera gear and a rifle EF88
(we can provide the Rising Sun, the AAPRS badge, text, flags and a silhouette
of the rifle for applique)
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Q
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23
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Brisbane
Broncos themed
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M
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Q
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24
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Green/black
Colour scheme
Supersports bike, camping, crossfit themes
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M
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Q
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25
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Batman
(but the softer images, like cartoons/logos not too aggressive)
Black, Grey and Yellow – but mainly Black
Text : Deployment details
(We can provide an embroidered patch with text on it)
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M
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Q
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26
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Star
Wars logo and and Ferrari F1 Team logo please
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M
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Q
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27
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St
George Illawarra Dragons NRL Team, including three different logos
(we can supply the images of logos printed on fabric)
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M
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Q
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28
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Sydney
Roosters NRL Team / Chameleons (the animal)
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M
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Q
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29
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Camping,
reading & dogs
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F
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Q
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30
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USA NBA
Basketball Team: Houston Rockets
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M
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Q
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31
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Brisbane
Broncos, Tooheys new, Bull Terriers
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M
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Q
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32
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Red
Bull Ampol Racing Team (Supercars)
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M
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Q
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33
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Newcastle
Knights NRL Team with Kalyn Ponga in Blue and Red (We can print a small
picture of Kalyn Ponga)
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M
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Q
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34
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Brisbane
Lions Theme
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M
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Q
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35
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Penrith
Panthers NRL team mascot in Black
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M
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Q
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36
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Parramatta
Eels/ NRL
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M
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Q
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37
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Sydney
Roosters NRL in Blue
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M
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Q
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38
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Outdoor,
Adventure
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M
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Q
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39
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Melbourne
Storm NRL team in Purple
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M
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Q
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40
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St.
George Illawarra (NRL)
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M
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Q
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41
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Submarines
and Ice Hockey (we can send you some submarine fabric)
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M
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Q
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42
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1SECFORSQ
badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security.
Airfield Defence Guard Theme - we can provide four photos depicting
security guards on duty.
(I can send you the badge as well as the four photos)"
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M
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Q
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43
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RAN
crest,
RAN Marine Technician Rate Badge - Diesel,
Rock climbing, Light blue, Nickname
(we can provide the RAN crest and MT-D badge and nickname embroidered)
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M
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Q
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44
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Navy
Crest with text, Navy Theme, FFH/Arunta Crest and theme,
Conquer or Die (motto of HMAS Arunta)
(we can provide the Navy crest with text and Arunta crest)
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M
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Q
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45
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Holden
V8 Cars
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M
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Q
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46
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Sage
Green
Camping, 4 wheel driving
German Pointer dogs
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F
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Q
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47
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South
Sydney Rabbitohs, Clearance Diver Badge
(we can provide the clearance diver badge)
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M
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Q
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48
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Blue
and Red
Golf, Motorcycle riding
Owns a Boxer Dog
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M
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Q
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49
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Boatswain
Mate(Weapons/ Seamanship)- Black, Gold and Blue.
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F
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Q
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50
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Pink -
Taylor Swift
Cats (Siamese)
Snowboarding (snowy mountains, pine trees)
**Multiple preferences/interests offered for variety of inspiration
only! Please feel free to choose any
or all of the above. Thanks so much,
very excited to see the final product!
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M
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Q
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51
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Donkey
Kong (flexing or pounding chest) - image supplied, Donkey Kong barrels and
bananas. Jungle themed (we have an image that could be used for inspiration
for applique)
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M
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B
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52
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1SECFORSQ
badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security.
Airfield Defence Guard Theme - we can provide four photos depicting
security guards on duty.
(I can send you the badge as well as the four photos)
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M
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B
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53
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1SECFORSQ
badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security.
Airfield Defence Guard Theme - we can provide four photos depicting security
guards on duty.
(I can send you the badge as well as the four photos)
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M
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B
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54
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1SECFORSQ
badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security.
(I can send you the badge and also four photos depicting security
guards on duty)
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M
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B
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55
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Hatsune
Miku (Animegirl), Halo Combat Evolved video game, F22 Fighter jet (ask me if
you need help with images for this one)
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M
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LB
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56
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Helldivers
2 Malevelon Creek
(have asked member for an image)
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M
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B
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57
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RAAF
Crest with text, F-111C Aardvark, F/A-18F Superhornet, C-27J Spartan, C-17A
Globemaster, and Aviation maintainance symbol
(we can provide an embroidered crest with text, Aviation Maint symbol and
images of aircraft in order to applique)
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M
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B
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58
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Helldivers
2 malevelon Creek Cape logo
(images are available)
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M
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B
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59
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Model
making,
Surfing,
Military history,
Reading,
Cooking
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M
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Q
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60
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RAAF
Crest with personal details and dates.
Posting List to be embroidered
Aircraft
Macci
PC9,
FA18
Deployment info
(we can provide an embroidery of the RAAF crest with details and the
deployment detials. Aircraft silhouettes can be appliqued).
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M
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Q
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61
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Rising
Sun, Artillery Corps badge, RAAOC Cartoon, 3RAR para wing, Photo of Fergus
the DCD. Para Jump instructor, Para Rigger
(We can provide the Rising Sun and other badges as well as the Para
Rigger Badge)
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M
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Q
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62
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Rising
sun, pale green or pale blue (We can provide the Rising Sun)
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F
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LB
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63
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RAAF
crest, Middle East, needle, nurse/medical, aircraft themes as your volunteers
see fit (We can provide the RAAF crest.)
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F
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Q
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64
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Silver/White/Black
Enjoys making Taylor Swift friendship Bracelets, getting nails done, hiking
and travelling (Bali, Snowy Mountains), interior design
Favourite Place: Canada - born in France (mum
Canadian and dad Moroccan)
Has two Cats, Hindmarsh and Dexter, photos available
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F
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Q
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65
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Green/Blue
Bike Riding
Cats, King Charles Cavalier and Bichoodle
(photos have been supplied of her pets)
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F
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Q
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66
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Rising
Sun
RAA with 1 Fld Regt
6 Avn Regt
Afghanistan
Oct 2001 - Apr 2002
Feb 2013 - Sept 2013
We can provide the badges embroidered and as well as the deployment details.
The recipient would love the Rising Sun on the top with the other two badges
below in a triangle formation if possible please.
(Don't forget we can provide the badges for you and text can be embroidered)
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M
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Q
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67
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Blue
Running, Cricket,
Football-Soccer- Tottenham Hotspur,
Renovating
Dog - Border Collie/Kelpie
Favourite place in the world: London
(photo of dog 'Pete' has been supplied)
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M
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Q
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68
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Pink
Loves Lego & computer gaming
Echidna
family
(family photos have been supplied)
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F
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Q
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69
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