Request List 7 April 25

Greetings all,

I cannot believe that it is two weeks 'til Good Friday and three weeks 'til Easter. This year seems to be flying past. 

My husband is overseas for 3-4 weeks at the moment, one week done, 2 or 3 to go. That means I have this weekend to myself and I am hoping to sneak in some extra sewing time! Who else is sewing this weekend?

New Name Tags

I have had a couple of requests for new name tags so I am going to put in an order in the next couple of weeks. Please let me know if you would like one. They cost $15 and will be posted to you once we receive them.

Now for this week’s requests.

PRIORITIES

As always, the requests are listed in priority order. The first 13 are for folk on deployment in a variety of countries so obviously we would like to get these requests completed.  Post can be so unreliable to some of our overseas locations so it can take a while to get parcels to them so the sooner they are in the mail the better. Please let me know if you can take one of these on.

All other requests are listed in priority order.

POST BY DATE

The post by date for all Requests on this list is 12 May 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

Rising Sun with text, RAAOC Badge and colours, royal blue and red Army (we can provide the Rising Sun with text and RAAOC badge)	M	Q	1
Rising Sun, Army, ammunition and explosions (We can provide the Rising Sun)	M	Q	2
Rising Sun, Australian Flag, UN Flag, Army camouflage pattern, Cedar Tree, UN vehicle, "T.I.L" (stands for This Is Lebanon) (We can provide the Rising Sun, UN flag and some army camo)	M	LB	3
Boxing and Yoga	M	Q	4
Rising Sun, Australian Flag,  Syrian flag (new & old).   Salt and Pepper shaker (across one another) Australian poppies with red & white theme. (we can provide the rising sun, The Syrian flags are easy to applique: stripes with stars)	M	B	5
Rising Sun, Poppies, White and Red or just Army Green), UN Flag with UNTSO text underneath,  (Studio Ghibili (Totoro & Mei characters) Space (Milky Way) (We can provide the Rising Sun, UN Flag with text and have images of Toroto & Mei and Milky Way)	F	Q	6
UAE and Australian Flag with RASIGS red bolt. Text ROTO 2 FEB-AUG 25, RASIGs BADGE Names of section members as text (UAE flag is easy to piece, we can provide the RASIGS badge and the red bolt patch can easily be appliqued)	M	Q	7
Rising Sun, Australian Flag, UN Flag Emblem, Lebanese Flag and / or Lebanese Cedar Tree, Purple / Yellow throughout, Border Collies (Brown and White), Armoured Vehicles (Australian Light Armoured Vehicle - ASLAV), "Great Peacekeeping" text (we can provide the Rising Sun, UN flag. Text can be4 embroidered)	M	B	8
RAAF (Medical ) Theme light natural/neutral tones of varying  white, moss greens	F	Q	9
Navy Crest, Desert/Middle east theme (sunset with buildings/camels etc),Bahrain flag (we can supply the Navy Crest and Flag)	M	Q	10
Rising Sun, Australian Flag, UN Emblem, Syrian flag (new & old).  Salt and Pepper shaker (across one another).  poppies, red & white Quote 'This Too Shall Pass' or 'Believe It' We can provide the Rising Sun, the UN flag and the quotes can be embroidered.	M	B	11
Green and white Pizza and peanut butter	M	LB	12
LB anime – Arcane, Invincible, Black Clover, Castlevania, Dan Da Dan	M	LB	13
Jujutsu Kaisen themed (Sukuna megumi version)	M	Q	14
T1 esport team, South Korean electronic sports team.  Red and black. (logos are very simple for applique - we can provide images )	M	Q	15
Welder, Jim Beam, Harley Davidson, DDG ship theme (can provide the RAN crest, HMAS Sydney crests and a Harley Davidson embroidery)	M	Q	16
Green, Blue, One Piece theme, Anime - if you google there are some simple silhouettes for this theme.	M	Q	17
Warcraft 3 Frozen Throne Themed, Black and Blue colours with character: Lich King Arthas (images are available for printing)	M	Q	18
Warhammer 40k themed, OR gaming/pop culture themed	M	Q	19
Iron Man theme with nickname in bold writing	M	Q	20
80s/90s supercars, Bright colours	M	Q	21
Dive theme Roosters NRL team Nickname on the bottom	M	Q	22
Newcastle NSW Theme with Large Bundy Bear	M	Q	23
Australian and Ukrainian flag colours/background with Infantry theme, RAR Skippy Badge and Ukrainian Coat of Arms. (we can provide the Skippy Badge, flags and Coat of arms)	M	Q	24
HMAS Sydney V themed quilt (we can provide an image of the ship plus can also provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests and the Sydney V logo )	M	Q	25
Red and Black Sydney V theme with nickname (can provide image of ship and V logo plus the RAN crest and HMAS Sydney Crest.)	M	Q	26
HMAS Sydney V Theme  (We can provide the RAN and HMAS Sydney crests and the Sydney V logo)	M	Q	27
HMAS Sydney V Theme with DDG (We can provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests and the Sydney V logo)	M	Q	28
Canberra raiders, RAEME Badge (we can provide the RAEME badge)	M	Q	29
Baby Groot & Baby Yoda	F	Q	30
Navy patrol boat themed, with rough ocean background  (we can provide the silhouette of a patrol boat for applique)	M	Q	31
Cronulla Sharks themed quilt (pale blue, black and white)	M	Q	32
1990's Toyota Hilux theme	M	Q	33
The movie "Moana" themed	F	Q	34
Wolverine and the X-Men theme	M	Q	35
crests for  HMAS Supply, HMAS Leeuwin and ADV Cape Otway  with surname written in blue & white (surname easily appliqued and we can provide the RAN crest)		Q	36
Cars the movie characters, Lightning McQueen and Strip Weathers	M	Q	37
Whisky Barrel desIgn with the saying 'Every Second Saturday' included (the saying could easily be appliqued or we can have it embroidered.)	M	Q	38
eCCPB silhouette (evolved cape class patrol boat) against a pinkish/orangish/bluish sunset at sea (We can provide a silhouette for you to applique)	F	Q	39
Popeye cartoon theme	M	Q	40
Royal Australian Navy Themed in navy blue. We can provide the RAN crest	M	Q	41
Disney Cars	M	Q	42
SpongeBob	M	Q	43
Oklahoma City Thunder (US National Basketball Team)	M	Q	44
Richmond Tigers (AFL) Yellow & Black, Stitched Nickname 'XXXX" With a number '8'  (Jersey number) (nickname and jersey number easily appliqued)	M	Q	45
Darth Vader (Star Wars)	M	Q	46
Rottweiler dogs and Police sirens	M	Q	47
Carlton Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme (colours, logos etc)	M	Q	48
Great Northern Beer	M	Q	49
Anime themed (Berserk for reference) Would like Surname included. (can provide surname as embroidery or could be easily appliqued)	M	Q	50
Navy Crest with service details, Navy themes and sports themed in red, white, blue, aqua + all bright colours We can provide the RAN crest with service details	M	Q	51
Rising Sun, Green and Blue, Cape Solander crest, Harley Davidson motorcycles (we can provide the Rising Sun and Crest)	M	Q	52
Black and Red with Crossed Swords	M	Q	53
Blue and Green, dirt bikes, camping, fishing and cricket	M	Q	54
Navy crest with job position under it, Cape Solander crest, Old warships, Philadelphia Eagles (US NFL team), McLaren F1 (we can provide the RAN crest with text under it, as well as the Cape Solander Crest)	M	Q	55
Rising Sun, Army, swimming, sea animals, purple, pink, yellow and light blue. Lillie (flower) and dogs. Her dog's name is Ellie, chihuahua cross pug.  Family dog is black staffy called Ace. Aboriginal flag/ artwork	F	Q	56
Blue is my favourite colour. I worked on Blackhawks and Chinooks for the Army Deployed to Afghanistan 2010, 2012 with the Chinooks. I loved the Invictus Games Vancouver	M	Q	57
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)	M	Q	58
Star Wars (the Dark Side), Red & Black	M	Q	59
Brisbane Broncos (NRL)	M	Q	60
Star Wars (the Mandalorian)	M	Q	61
Casino (Chips, Money Bags, Cards, Slot Machines)	M	Q	62
Rodeo (Busking Bulls & Broncos)	F	B	63
Brisbane Broncos (NRL)	M	Q	64
Cornish Flag and Cornish Pasties	M	Q	65
Navy White Ensign We can provide the Ensign	M	B	66
Egyptian Flag	M	Q	67
Trucks & 4WD	M	Q	68
Brisbane Broncos	F	B	69
North Queensland Cowboys	M	Q	70
Lilo & Stitch, Island Patterns (Fiji/Samoa), Flowers, Water	M	Q	71
Ships, Guns, Helicopters, money, Navy White Ensign, RAN crest We can provide the RAN crest and Ensign and a panel of a Navy helicopter	M	B	72
Navy crest with service details, Navy theme and colours, Clearance Diving Branch Crest Bases - HMAS's Leeuwin, Watson, Rushcutter, Penguin, Kuttabul & Waterhen Ships - HMAS's Supply & Kimbla. Can provide the RAN crest with details, the CD insignia, and ship's crests	M	Q	73
Invictus Games theme, red and white, Canadian, winter, snow flakes	F	Q	74
Fremantle Dockers	M	B	75
Navy blue with yellow stars	M	B	76
Either of the following: jungle theme, Animals, or flowers	F	B	77
RAN crest, Navy Physical Training Instructor badge, HMAS Darwin, White Ensign, Views of Sydney harbour, ocean, dolphin, sunrise (we can provide the PTI badge and ship crest)	F	Q	78
Rising Sun Artillery Badge Poppies, Soldiers, Sea life waiting for info and payment	F	Q	79
Navy theme, blue with ships and images from Invictus games (we can provide the images and the Navy crest)	M	Q	80