Hi all
Cath Harvey and I have just finished showcasing Aussie Hero Quilts at the Craft and Quilt Fair in Sydney and we had a great time. We met lots of great people. A number of recipients made a point of finding us to say thank you in person for their quilts. One serving army member had not received anything personally but wanted to say thank you because a number of her troops had received quilts and bags. It was lovely. We also had people who had not heard about Aussie Hero Quilts before and were delighted to know our story and then there were those who were really keen to get involved and sew with us. One lady came straight up to Cath and said “where do I sign up to volunteer?” How good is that? And of course, last but definitely not least, we were visited by some of our regular volunteers which is always lovely.
PRIORITIES
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There has been a big changeover of staff on deployments so we have lots of new requests from places in the Middle East. The first 28 are for folk on deployment overseas 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.
All the rest of our requests are listed in priority order. Please let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 4 Aug 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
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Deer, bears and forest themed please. I like to go hunting. |
M |
Q |
1 |
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Something light and bright.
Preference is for green tones - light lime green, sage and similar
neutral colours/tones (but no khaki or browns). I love plants as well. |
F |
Q |
2 |
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Army & Australia themed to give to 10yr old son |
M |
Q |
3 |
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Rising Sun, Ukrainian Coat of Arms (Trident), Ukrainian Flag, text OP
KUDU. Army themed. Hobbies include
camping, cars and dirt bike riding (we can provide the Rising Sun with text
OP Kudu, Ukrainian Coat of arms and flag) |
M |
B |
4 |
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Blue/green/white |
F |
B |
5 |
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Dark Green, Dark Blue, |
M |
Q |
6 |
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Red and white predominantly with some navy blue, ideally with QLD Reds
Rugby Union symbol (we can provide the RU symbol or could be appliqued) |
M |
B |
7 |
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Camping |
M |
LB |
8 |
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Army themed Rising Sun, Super Heroes, Surfing ( we can provide a
Rising Sun) |
M |
B |
9 |
|
There is a local "hot dog" in Poland referred to as a ZLOTY
DOG. Something incorporating a large
"Zloty Dog" with the words "ZLOTY DOG" would be
wonderful. |
M |
Q |
10 |
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Newcastle Knights themed |
M |
LB |
11 |
|
Green, blue and whites I love dogs (kelpies), triathlon and sunflowers |
F |
B |
12 |
|
Rising Sun, Australian flag, Black Border - red poppy design Theme -
Anzac spirit Images (Soldier with their head bowed) |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Hot Wheels themed, with XXXX written on it. Disney Princess themed (eg Belle from
beauty and the beast) with XXXX on it. A union Jack and AUS Flag |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Hot Wheels themed and Disney Princess themed with Union Jack and AUS
Flag if possible please |
M |
LB |
14 |
|
to share with my daughter - Australian fauna and flora theme with her
name please. Thankyou. (We can embroider the name if you like) |
F |
Q |
15 |
|
A coastal themed quilt with my2
daughters' namesonit please. Pink and Purple are their favourite
colours. Thanks so much (we can
provide the names as embroideries) |
F |
Q |
16 |
|
Australian outback farm/cowboy theme, work dogs, horses, cattle, RM
Williams, Ringers Western. I will appreciate anything like the above, thank
you very much. |
M |
LB |
17 |
|
Big satellite dish antenna, dark blues for background and white stars |
M |
LB |
18 |
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Dog themed (specifically staffy's if possible) |
M |
LB |
19 |
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Pastel colours pink, blue, green and purple, magpie bird. |
F |
Q |
20 |
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Pastel colours pink, blue, green and purple, |
F |
LB |
21 |
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Rising sun and skippy badge |
M |
Q |
22 |
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Navy crest |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Greens and blues please. My interests are sport (tennis and running),
cooking, and coffee. |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
A quilt with a Persian rug pattern in the colour navy please. Thank
you very much for your time. |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Pink quilt with white trim. A big teddy in the middle and two
butterflies with purple and white wings with the following text "Blessed
be the child who sleeps under this quilt, for they are loved" (We can have the text embroidered for you) |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Taylor Swift Eras tour themed - each album its own space |
F |
Q |
27 |
|
It would be great if the Orientation of design could be
horizontal/landscape. a border of Australian Flags. A large cartoon styled
map of Australia with prominate icons for various locations (ie Opera House
in Sydney) |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Shades of pink and black |
F |
Q |
29 |
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Rising Sun, Green and Blue, Cape Solander crest, Harley Davidson
motorcycles |
M |
Q |
30 |
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Invictus Games theme - Rising Sun |
F |
Q |
31 |
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Wolverine and the X-Men theme |
M |
Q |
32 |
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Royal Australian Navy Themed in navy blue. |
M |
Q |
33 |
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1990's Toyota Hiliux theme |
M |
Q |
34 |
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Oklahoma City Thunder (US National Basketball Team) |
M |
Q |
35 |
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Rottweiler dogs and Police sirens |
M |
Q |
36 |
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Carlton Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme (colours, logos etc) |
M |
Q |
37 |
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Black and Red with Crossed Swords |
M |
Q |
38 |
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Navy crest with job position under it, |
M |
Q |
39 |
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Star Wars (the Dark Side), Red & Black |
M |
Q |
40 |
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Brisbane Broncos (NRL) |
M |
Q |
41 |
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Brisbane Broncos (NRL) |
M |
Q |
42 |
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Trucks & 4WD |
M |
Q |
43 |
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Brisbane Broncos |
F |
B |
44 |
|
North Queensland Cowboys |
M |
Q |
45 |
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Ships, Guns, Helicopters, money, Navy White Ensign, RAN crest |
M |
Q |
46 |
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Navy theme, blue with ships and images from Invictus games |
M |
Q |
47 |
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Dark Blue RAN themed ( Guns or ships ) with White Ensign |
M |
Q |
48 |
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Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars) |
M |
Q |
49 |
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Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
50 |
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Pirates of the Carribean |
M |
Q |
51 |
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Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Demon Slayer |
M |
B |
53 |
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Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Scuba/Ships diver theme, FFH
silhouette, "FFH 156" in text, Purple and Yellow colours, HMAS
Toowoomba crest |
M |
LB |
55 |
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Gold/Purple, sunset, FFH silhouette, FFH 156 in text |
M |
LB |
56 |
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Green, Tan and brown colours. Shrek and friends |
M |
LB |
57 |
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Fighter Jets and MH-60R helicopters, Yellow back ground |
F |
LB |
58 |
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Green / with Groot, Shrek, Mike Wazowski. Hulk, Grinch, Kermit the
Frog, Yoda |
LB |
59 |
|
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Joker and Bane themed |
M |
LB |
60 |
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Australian rugby union team |
M |
LB |
61 |
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Warhammer 40K Black Templar Space Marine Black and White theme |
M |
LB |
62 |
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Blue, White and grey. Initials 'XXX' on the front. 'Boats AB' written
underneath the initials. A white monster drink. A scuba diver. A RHIB boat -
We can provide an RAN crest |
M |
LB |
63 |
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South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland Reds |
M |
Q |
64 |
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KFC and Guinness beer/ Guinness Toucans |
M |
LB |
65 |
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Guinness Toucans |
M |
Q |
66 |
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Garfield theme |
M |
Q |
67 |
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South Sydney Rabitohs (NRL team) |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
Slush Puppy theme |
M |
B |
69 |
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cartoon Dinosaur theme |
M |
Q |
70 |
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Roger Ramjet on a dark Navy Blue Background. |
M |
Q |
71 |
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Scooby doo themed with pastels with initials in lilac |
F |
LB |
72 |
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Plants and forest |
F |
Q |
73 |
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Baby blue/pink/yellow, aqua, white, beige colours |
F |
B |
74 |
|
Rising Sun, Medical Corps badge, Army themed. Medical related
(doctor). Australian and UK flag. (We can provide the Rising Sun, Medical
corps badge and the UK Flag) |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Australian Shepherd dogs/puppies. Merle coloured dogs preferred
(Green/Blue) |
F |
B |
76 |
|
Light green with capybaras |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
North Queensland Cowboys NRL |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Land Before Time, Dinosaurs |
F |
Q |
80 |
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St Georges Illawarra Dragons |
M |
LB |
81 |
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Precious stones, flowers, pastel pink and blue. with the first name |
F |
LB |
82 |
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Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines |
M |
Q |
83 |
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Poseidon defending a sail ship from a kraken |
M |
Q |
84 |
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Moby Dick,Blue Finn Tuna |
M |
Q |
85 |
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Diablo 4 |
M |
LB |
86 |
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Magic the gathering mana symbols - very easy to applique |
M |
Q |
87 |
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Ancient Greek ships sailing across the waters with Poseidon |
M |
B |
88 |
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The Goonies’ Movie |
M |
LB |
89 |
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Bear in the big blue house TV show |
M |
Q |
90 |
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Formula 1 (McLaren preferred) |
M |
LB |
91 |
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Thomas the Tank Engine |
M |
Q |
92 |
|
Samurai, Pirates |
M |
LB |
93 |
|
Not too feminine, Army photographer who likes Army helicopters
(Chinooks, MRH-90), the beach/ocean, nature, Australia. Initials XXX |
F |
B |
94 |
|
Army photographer, |
M |
B |
95 |
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Star wars, Navy, colourful, vintage, Floral please. |
F |
B |
96 |
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camping / caravaning orientated |
F |
Q |
97 |
|
Rising Sun, AAPRS Badge, |
F |
B |
98 |
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Initials on quilt, photgraphy, outdoors, camping, beach, NO PINK |
F |
Q |
99 |
|
RAN crest, Navy photographer, seascape/sunset theme (We can provide
the RAN crest) |
F |
B |
100 |
