Request List 10 Feb 25

Greetings all,

Ahhhh sigh, all good things, must come to an end and that includes holidays, but David and I had the best time and we are already thinking about our next one.  I can highly recommend New Zealand for a destination. Stunning scenery that never gets boring, terrific restaurants, and so so much to see. I have to say I am thrilled that I actually saw kiwis (the feathered kind) up close enough to touch them (thought no touching happened!).

Now back to work.

New to our request list this week is a batch of laundry bags in Aussie/Indigenous themes for a very deserving group. I am being a bit cagey as I don’t want to spoil the surprise. Additionally, we are still working on the crew of HMAS Sydney, some requests for members of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, our new mob and finally we are starting to add in our fabulous hardworking folk on Border Protection. Please don’t ever underestimate how much encouragement you are providing to our serving men and women.

Some of our requests ask for themes based around movies and games that I am quite sure NONE of us have any clue about but making their bags/quilts is as easy as taking the pics that I will send you and combining them with complimentary fabrics. Nothing hard about that is there.

All you need to do is trim the pics to size, peel off the plastic backing and piece in or add fusible and applique.  A quick careful iron to set the colours is always a good idea. I will find and print the pics for you if you can please turn them into laundry bags and quilts… please.

 

Now for this week’s requests.

Lots to choose from – hope you can find something you will enjoy sewing.

POST BY DATE

The post by date for all Requests on this list is 17 Mar 25 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

30 Aussie Army/Indigenous themed bags with Rising Sun - we can send you the rising sun	M	LB	1
Rising Sun Army Indigenous Patches. (We can send all of the above to you for inclusion)	F	LB	2
Rising Sun Army Indigenous Patches. (We can send all of the above to you for inclusion)	F	LB	3
Rising Sun Army Indigenous Patches. (We can send all of the above to you for inclusion)	F	LB	4
Rising Sun Army Indigenous Patches. (We can send all of the above to you for inclusion)		LB	5
Rising Sun Army Indigenous Patches. (We can send all of the above to you for inclusion)		LB	6
Rising Sun Army Indigenous Patches. (We can send all of the above to you for inclusion)	F	LB	7
Rising Sun Army Indigenous Patches. (We can send all of the above to you for inclusion)		LB	8
Rising Sun Army Indigenous Patches. (We can send all of the above to you for inclusion)		LB	9
Rising Sun Army Indigenous Patches. (We can send all of the above to you for inclusion)	F	LB	10
Pink and Purple Gaming – Ark: Survival Evolved Likes building and construction themes (does a lot of home renovations), former Signals Corp Army Has German Sheppard (We can provide the Rising Sun and Sigs Corps Badge)	M	Q	11
Rising Sun with pers details and dates of service included Armoured Corps Tanks and armoured corps vehicles Carlton Football club fishing (We can supply the Rising Sun with service details embroidered and Armoured Corps badge)	M	Q	12
Blue and purple RAEME Flag (Blue at top, Yellow middle and Red bottom) RAEME badge, Star Wars (particularly Obi Wan), Sports bikes, DC Logo and Marvel Logo (we can provide the RAEME badge plus the two logos)	M	Q	13
Surfs Up, Chicken Joe (character in Surfs Up)	M	LB	14
Anime themed (Berserk for reference) Would like Surname included. (can provide surname as embroidery or could be easily appliqued)	M	Q	15
Blue Tennis, Cycling, dogs Blue Mountains, Switzerland,Bali, NZ Pets: Corgies - Archie and Louie Family photo expecting first child (family photos are available and can be printed on fabric)	M	Q	16
Martial Arts, Whisky ADF Combat Sports logo black, navy blue, and white. (can provide the ADF Combat Sports logo)	M	Q	17
Brisbane Broncos/Qld Maroons	M	Q	18
T1 esport team (red/black) [South Korean electronic sports team) (logos are very simple for applique - we can provide images )	M	Q	19
Disney Lilo and Stitch themed with Stitch and pink love hearts with initials	F	Q	20
Japanese Godzilla theme	M	Q	22
Bambi with forest animals and flowers	F	Q	23
Marvel/Super hero theme	M	Q	24
Jujutsu Kaisen themed (Sukuna(megumi version)	M	Q	25
Barbie themed pink	M	Q	26
Beagle puppy theme	M	Q	27
Books blues and greens Children's names top and bottom of quilt.	F	Q	28
1990s colour style and a turtle	M	Q	29
RAN DDG/ship/White Ensign/ocean theme. (we can provide the RAN crest and HMAS Sydney crests and white ensign)	M	Q	30
Welder, Jim Beam, Harley Davidson, DDG ship theme - can provide the RAN crest and HMAS Sydney crests	M	Q	31
RAN DDG/ship/ensign/ocean theme. (we can provide the RAN crest and HMAS Sydney crests and ensign)	M	Q	33
Star Wars	M	Q	34
Green, Blue, One Piece theme, Anime	M	Q	35
Red Dead Redemption 2 (Playstation game)	M	LB	36
Solo Leveling Sung Jin Woo themed	M	Q	37
Warcraft 3 Frozen Throne Themed, Black and Blue colours with character: Lich King Arthas (images are available for printing)	M	Q	38
Yellow, Quintin Tarantino - Kill Bill movie themed	F	Q	39
Bob the Builder themed, with all the characters	M	Q	40
Dinosaurs and VB	M	Q	41
Warhammer 40k themed, or gaming/ pop culture themed	M	Q	42
Lord of the rings themed.	M	Q	43
Iron Man theme with nickname in bold writing	M	Q	44
HMAS Sydney ships 1 - 5 with text XXX 24-25 - can provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests (images of each ship available)	M	Q	45
80s/90s supercars, Bright colours	M	Q	46
Moana themed,( with hei hei)  Surname in black writing down the bottom (surname easily appliqued)	F	Q	47
Newcastle NSW Theme with Large Bundy Bear	M	Q	48
Bluey themed with HMAS Sydney Class 2 hat - a photo of the hat is available. This is the standard sailor's hat.	M	Q	49
Sydney V themed, red and black with name - can provide the RAN crest and HMAS Sydney crests	F	Q	50
HMAS Sydney V themed quilt please, red and black with job title written on it - - can provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests	F	Q	51
Sydney V themed with a submarine with first name in text. (can provide image of ship, submarine panel can be supplied and name could be easily appliqued.  - can provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests	M	Q	52
HMAS Sydney V theme (can provide an image of ship)- can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests	M	Q	53
HMAS Sydney V themed quilt (we can provide an image) - can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests	M	Q	54
Red and Black Sydney V theme with nickname (can provide image of ship and V logo. Nickname could be easily appliqued)- can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests	M	Q	55
HMAS Sydney V/ Minions themed- can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests	F	Q	56
HMAS Sydney V Theme - can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests	M	Q	57
HMAS Sydney V theme, Red and Black with Red V and DDG silhouette. Text "XX" on it please- can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests (Text easily appliqued)	M	Q	58
HMAS Sydney V Theme with DDG- can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests	M	Q	59
Navy themed with text top to bottom "Sydney V" in red and "Sydney Stokers" in Purple and "Hydraulics " in a Yellowish-brown and "2022" written in black (textshould be appliqued so it is large - can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests	M	Q	60
Ocean, sea creatures, red cross	F	Q	61
POPEYE or Comic Books or Pokemon,	M	Q	62
SIMPSONS THEME or Garfield the cat	M	Q	63
POPEYE CARTOON THEME	M	Q	64
Pokemon	M	Q	65
Melbourne Storm NRL team or Rick and Morty	M	Q	66
Star Trek	M	Q	67
Navy patrol boat themed, with rough ocean background	M	Q	68
Cronulla Sharks themed quilt	M	Q	69
Beach theme, palms trees, hammock	F	Q	70
Blue & Gold theme, Axolotl, with the name "XXXXX" (name could easily be appliqued)	M	Q	71
1990's Toyota Hiliux theme	M	Q	72
The movie "Moana" themed	F	Q	73
Wolverine and the X-Men theme	M	Q	74
Navy themed with a ship in the middle with the following ship's names written around the quilt (HMAS Sydney, HMAS Labuan, HMAS Leeuwin, HMAS Melville, HMAS Cairns, ADV Cape Fourcroy, ADV Cape Otway).	M	Q	75
Nautical themed (anchors, old sailing ships etc) and with my son's name written on the quilt in green and blue. (name easily appliqued - can also provide the RAN crest)	M	Q	76
Patrol Boat Themed	M	Q	77
Navy ships themed with surname written in blue & white (surname easily appliqued) We can provide the RAN crest		Q	78
Submarine themed quilt with blues and white (we can supply submarine panel, an RAN crest )	M	Q	79
Fish and Shark themed (Tuna, Mackerel, Dolphin Fish, reef sharks and whale sharks)	M	Q	80
Light, pastel pink, purple and white with love hearts, penguins and turtles	F	Q	81
Baby pink with cherries and bows.	F	Q	82
Light Pinks, Bees and Daisys	F	Q	83
Cowgirl boots and cowgirl hats theme or inspired by Taylor Swift albums	F	LB	84
Nightmare before Christmas or Halloween	F	LB	85
Spiderman	M	LB	86
Baseball theme, in royal blue, teal and silver	M	LB	87
Donuts or cows, blue/green, no pink	F	LB	88
Starwars	M	LB	89
Fishing/Fish	M	LB	90
Medical / animals and farming	F	LB	91
Car, fishing, Batman	M	LB	92
Cars the movie, Lightning McQueen and Strip Weathers	M	LB	93
Dogs, Cows (pink)	F	LB	94
Ships + Submarines	M	LB	95
Whisky Barrel desIgn with the saying 'Every Second Saturday' included (the saying could easily be appliqued)	M	LB	96