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. |
M |
LB |
1 |
|
Rugby
League (St George Dragons - red and white), Golf and Running |
M |
Q |
2 |
|
Middle
East theme (camels, UAE flag for example) with Joint Service badge and HQME
logos and list of deployment dates, title, name and PMKeYs. |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Military/Army
or ANZAC Theme and if possible include flags of Australia, South Sudan,
Afghanistan, Solomon Islands, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore |
F |
LB |
4 |
|
Australia
theme - soft native/natural theme, may include any flora and fauna, reference
to Tasmania (if possible) |
F |
Q |
5 |
|
AMCU
(Australian Multi-Camouflage Uniform Pattern) with Bottle Green. Rising Sun,
8/9 RAR BG RAM Logo, and Australian Intelligence Corps Badge. |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
Solomon
Island Flag |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Solomon
Island Flag - Blues, greens and yellows,
islander them -native flowers / frangipanis, Islander theme, Water /
Islands . |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Solomon
Island Flag |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
RACT
Corps badge, AFL (Richmond Tigers fan), snow skiing, fishing |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
8/9 RAR
colours - Slate Grey/Beech Brown |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Rising
Sun, 8/9 RAR BG RAM logo, Solomon
Island Flag |
Q |
12 |
|
|
Sydney
Roosters NRL |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Phoenix
Design (Fire Mystical) |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
RAAOC
Badge, corps colours red and royal blue.
|
M |
B |
15 |
|
Small
Rising Sun with first name only. Beach, camping, reading, Belgian Malinois.
Blue and Yellow. (we can supply the rising sun with name) |
F |
Q |
16 |
|
ANZAC,
Bahrain Flag, Aussie flag, |
M |
LB |
17 |
|
RAAF
Badge, Royal Australian Air Force theme. |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Creative
freedom - something PNG related with a crossed.Aus and PNG Flag with text |
M |
LB |
19 |
|
RAEME
& Sydney Swans AFL team |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Solomon
Island Flag |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Skippy
Badge, Battle Group Heeler badge, Brisbane Broncos, 6 RAR theme - the mascot is the blue cattle
dog, |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Rising
Sun, AAPRS (Australian Army Public
Relations Service) badge |
Q |
23 |
|
|
Brisbane
Broncos themed |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
Green/black
Colour scheme |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Batman
(but the softer images, like cartoons/logos not too aggressive) |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Star
Wars logo and and Ferrari F1 Team logo please |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
St
George Illawarra Dragons NRL Team, including three different logos |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Sydney
Roosters NRL Team / Chameleons (the animal) |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Camping,
reading & dogs |
F |
Q |
30 |
|
USA NBA
Basketball Team: Houston Rockets |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Brisbane
Broncos, Tooheys new, Bull Terriers |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
Red
Bull Ampol Racing Team (Supercars) |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
Newcastle
Knights NRL Team with Kalyn Ponga in Blue and Red (We can print a small
picture of Kalyn Ponga) |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Brisbane
Lions Theme |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
Penrith
Panthers NRL team mascot in Black |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Parramatta
Eels/ NRL |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Sydney
Roosters NRL in Blue |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Outdoor,
Adventure |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Melbourne
Storm NRL team in Purple |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
St.
George Illawarra (NRL) |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Submarines
and Ice Hockey (we can send you some submarine fabric) |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
1SECFORSQ
badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security.
Airfield Defence Guard Theme - we can provide four photos depicting
security guards on duty. |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
RAN
crest, |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Navy
Crest with text, Navy Theme, FFH/Arunta Crest and theme, |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Holden
V8 Cars |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Sage
Green |
F |
Q |
47 |
|
South
Sydney Rabbitohs, Clearance Diver Badge |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Blue
and Red |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Boatswain
Mate(Weapons/ Seamanship)- Black, Gold and Blue. |
F |
Q |
50 |
|
Pink - |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
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) |
M |
B |
52 |
|
1SECFORSQ
badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security.
Airfield Defence Guard Theme - we can provide four photos depicting
security guards on duty. |
M |
B |
53 |
|
1SECFORSQ
badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security.
|
M |
B |
54 |
|
1SECFORSQ
badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security.
(I can send you the badge and also four photos depicting security
guards on duty) |
M |
B |
55 |
|
Hatsune
Miku (Animegirl), Halo Combat Evolved video game, F22 Fighter jet (ask me if
you need help with images for this one) |
M |
LB |
56 |
|
Helldivers
2 Malevelon Creek |
M |
B |
57 |
|
RAAF
Crest with text, F-111C Aardvark, F/A-18F Superhornet, C-27J Spartan, C-17A
Globemaster, and Aviation maintainance symbol |
M |
B |
58 |
|
Helldivers
2 malevelon Creek Cape logo |
M |
B |
59 |
|
Model
making, |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
RAAF
Crest with personal details and dates. |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
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) |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Rising
sun, pale green or pale blue (We can provide the Rising Sun) |
F |
LB |
63 |
|
RAAF
crest, Middle East, needle, nurse/medical, aircraft themes as your volunteers
see fit (We can provide the RAAF crest.) |
F |
Q |
64 |
|
Silver/White/Black |
F |
Q |
65 |
|
Green/Blue |
F |
Q |
66 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Blue |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Pink |
F |
Q |
69 |
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