Hi all
I had a lovely trip to Canberra last week. One of the things I did was deliver some quilts to the wife of our Chief of Air Force. This is one of them. This fellow is 100 years old and he can still fit into his uniform. Imagine that! This quilt was made by Bobbie S and her Mystery BOMer group. The embroidery was completed by Joan and the photos were added by the Garage Girls. The Group Captain who is holding it up keeps in touch with this lovely veteran and she was so delighted to see the quilts “in person”.
PRIORITIES
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. The first 8 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.
Additionally, Nos 9 and 10 are the lucky last of their crew to receive quilts so they are probably very envious of everyone else so it would be lovely to get theirs done if we can.
Please let me know if you can help.
All other requests are listed in priority order.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 7 July 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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Mahogany Red background, love hearts, evil eye, dragon ball Z four
star with two sets of initials |
M |
B |
1 |
|
Surfing / ocean views / sunrise-sunsets / beach / golf / Dogs (Red
Kelpie) / Palm-coconut trees / Tropics / Include map outline (or similar) of
Africa. |
M |
B |
2 |
|
Light blue background; request a stylised map of South Sudan with each
State a different colour with defined boundaries. (image available of map for
ideas) |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels - PNG and Pacific Campaigns over WWII |
M |
B |
4 |
|
Mountain and snow themed, snowboarding and camp fires. |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Rising Sun with details, MFO logo with OP name and dates & RACT
badge |
F |
Q |
6 |
|
Rising Sun, Australian Army / Royal Australian Regiment (Infantry)
Themed |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Flags with a mix of Star
Wars please |
M |
B |
8 |
|
Newcastle NSW Theme with Large Bundy Bear |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
RAN crest, |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Shades of pink and black |
F |
Q |
11 |
|
Wolverine and the X-Men theme |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Cars the movie characters, Lightning McQueen and Strip Weathers |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Royal Australian Navy Themed in navy blue. |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
1990's Toyota Hiliux theme |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
Spongebob |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Oklahoma City Thunder (US National Basketball Team) |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Rottweiler dogs and Police sirens |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Rising Sun, Green and Blue, Cape Solander crest, Harley Davidson
motorcycles |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Carlton Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme (colours, logos etc) |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Black and Red with Crossed Swords |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Navy crest with job position under it, |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Star Wars (the Dark Side), Red & Black |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Brisbane Broncos (NRL) |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
Star Wars (the Mandalorian) |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Brisbane Broncos (NRL) |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
RAN crest, Navy White Ensign |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Trucks & 4WD |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
F |
B |
29 |
|
North Queensland Cowboys |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Ships, Guns, Helicopters, money, Navy White Ensign, RAN crest |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Invictus Games theme, red and white, Canadian, winter, snow flakes |
F |
Q |
32 |
|
Navy theme, blue with ships and images from Invictus games |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
Dark Blue RAN themed ( Guns or ships ) with White Ensign |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Pokemon |
F |
Q |
35 |
|
Heavy Machinery |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars) |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Pirates of the Carribean |
M |
B |
39 |
|
Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Sailing |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Demon Slayer |
M |
B |
42 |
|
"Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Oceans, Campfire, Sunset colours, "FFH 156" and
"Clubs" Text. |
M |
LB |
44 |
|
Expansive forests, waterfalls, mountain ranges |
M |
LB |
45 |
|
Scuba/Ships diver theme, FFH
silhouette, "FFH 156" in text, Purple and Yellow colours, HMAS
Toowoomba crest |
M |
LB |
46 |
|
Gold/Purple, sunset, FFH silhouette, FFH 156 in text |
M |
LB |
47 |
|
Blue, Rugby union, Golf, Joshua 1:9 (Bible Verse) (We can have the
bible verse embroidered) |
M |
LB |
48 |
|
Green, Tan and brown colours. Shrek and friends |
M |
LB |
49 |
|
Monkeys, black and gold theme |
M |
LB |
50 |
|
Green / Tan colours. Lots of capybaras and sloths on it. |
M |
LB |
51 |
|
Medical themed |
M |
LB |
52 |
|
Fighter Jets and MH-60R helicopters, Yellow back ground |
F |
LB |
53 |
|
Scooby doo themed with pastels with initials in lilac |
F |
LB |
54 |
|
Green / with Groot, Shrek, Mike Wazowski. Hulk, Grinch, Kermit the
Frog,Yoda |
LB |
55 |
|
|
Redtail black cockatoo, barefoot booby, magpie, kookaburra, saltwater
crocadile and kangaroo |
M |
LB |
56 |
|
Canberra |
M |
LB |
57 |
|
Joker and Bane themed |
M |
LB |
58 |
|
Australian rugby union team themed initials |
M |
LB |
59 |
|
red, blue and white colour speed racer movie theme with initialse in
black text |
M |
LB |
60 |
|
Night sky and Fourth Wing (book by Rebecca Yarros) with initials in
purple on the back |
F |
LB |
61 |
|
Warhammer 40K Black Templar Space Marine Black and White theme |
M |
LB |
62 |
|
Star Citizen drake Corsair ship with a Star citizen space station in
the background and initials on the back in white letters |
M |
LB |
63 |
|
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 |
M |
LB |
64 |
|
South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland Reds |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
KFC and Guinness beer/ Guinness Toucans |
M |
LB |
66 |
|
Guinness Toucans |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Garfield theme |
M |
B |
68 |
|
UFC Fighter |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
South Sydney Rabitohs (NRL team) |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
Slush Puppy theme |
M |
B |
71 |
|
Country Theme: Horses Mainly, with barn animals on the bottom neutral
colors for back grounds like browns whites, light blues for skys. Could be
like a red barn or horse stables. |
F |
Q |
72 |
|
Popeye the sailor man theme |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Power Rangers theme |
M |
LB |
74 |
|
cartoon Dinosaur theme |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Campfires and camping/tenting, country theme |
M |
LB |
76 |
|
On the front, Rising Sun |
M |
LB |
77 |
|
Army, Navy theme. |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
LB |
80 |
|
Rising Sun, RAE Corps, EOD badge Red and blue |
F |
LB |
81 |
|
Roger Ramjet on a dark Navy Blue Background. |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Danger Mouse on a dark Navy Blue Background. |
M |
LB |
83 |
|
Trees, nature theme, green for both |
M |
B |
84 |
|
Plants and forest |
F |
Q |
85 |
|
Camping and 4WDing |
F |
LB |
86 |
|
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Baby blue/pink/yellow, aqua, white, beige colours |
F |
B |
88 |
|
Black, beige, white, gold
Boxing/kickboxing, Camping, Gym |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Coffee, wine, music - musical concerts, piano, violin, saxophone |
F |
Q |
90 |
|
Rising Sun, Ordnance Corps Badge, Army themed, gym, running, marathon,
exercise, rowing, golf (WE can provide
the Rising Sun and the Ordnance Badge) |
F |
LB |
91 |
|
Rising Sun, Psychology Corps badge Army themed, Poppies, AUS Flag,
ANZAC (we can provide the Rising Sun and the Psych badge) |
F |
Q |
92 |
|
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 |
B |
93 |
|
Geelong Cats - AFL |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
Australian Shepherd dogs/puppies. Merle coloured dogs preferred
(Green/Blue) |
F |
B |
95 |
|
Light green with capybaras |
M |
Q |
96 |
|
Light blue with Wahoo and Mahi Mahi (both are blue water fish) |
M |
LB |
97 |
|
Horses, Farm/Cows, Rodeo |
F |
Q |
98 |
|
Whale Shark, Shells, Whales |
F |
LB |
99 |
|
North Queensland Cowboys NRL |
M |
Q |
100 |
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