Hi all
I hope you all had a good weekend and are looking forward to a good week.
A couple of snippets for you this week. I have discovered that when some folk receive a thank you message they are not sure if they should reply or not. I totally understand their thought process, do you say thank you for a thank you. I actually hear from recipients regularly wondering if their email or letter was received. Can I please ask that even if you don’t want to have an ongoing relationship with your recipient can you please simply acknowledge their message. Something as simply as “thank you for your email and for letting me know you have received your quilt/laundry bag etc.”
Next request. If someone sends you an embroidery to include in your quilt or bag can you please acknowledge when you post your quilt/bag off. For example when you are writing your covering letter can you please mention who made the embroidery for you. Also, when you notify us that you are posting off your quilt or bag can you please let the Weekly Dispatch team know who did your embroidery. Most of the time I will be able to tell you who did it for you. Occasionally you will need to check the back of the crest – we try to write the name of the embroiderer on the stabiliser on the back but we still have some embroideries that have we received before we started recording names on the back.
Now for this week’s request list.
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 11 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.
Requests 12 and 13 are also a priority but for different reasons.
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 11 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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Blue/green/white |
F |
B |
1 |
|
Army themed Rising Sun, Super Heroes, Surfing |
M |
Q |
2 |
|
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. (We can provide you a photograph of a Zloty Dog to work from) |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Half the quilt a Hot Wheels theme with XXXX written on it. The other
half of the quilt in a Disney Princess
theme (eg Belle from beauty and the beast) with XXXX on it. |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
A coastal themed quilt with my 2
daughters' names on it please. Pink and Purple are their favourite
colours. Thanks so much (we can
provide the names as embroideries) |
F |
Q |
5 |
|
Greens and blues please. My interests are sport (tennis and running),
cooking, and coffee. |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
A light pastel colour as the base. Sunflowers, Beaches, Golden
Retriever |
F |
Q |
7 |
|
A black quilt with an Australian flag border. In the middle of the
quilt a white shield that I can send a reference image for and below the
shield the words in large text in white "Fast & Loose" in
Brushscript style if possible.
Landscape orientation . |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
RAAF Crest - RAAF Themed. Member plays competitive hockey
(indoor/field) and is very sporty. Very family orientated. Penguins on an
iceberg Could I also please request a single Unicorn placed somewhere on the
quilt (in house joke). |
F |
Q |
9 |
|
Rising Sun, Royal Australian Armoured Corps Badge, MFO Logo. |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Rising Sun, Royal Australian Armoured Corps Badge, MFO Logo. |
M |
LB |
11 |
|
Rising Sun, Green and Blue, Cape Solander crest, Harley Davidson
motorcycles |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Shades of pink and black |
F |
Q |
13 |
|
Wolverine and the X-Men theme |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Royal Australian Navy Themed in navy blue. |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
1990's Toyota Hiliux theme |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Oklahoma City Thunder (US National Basketball Team) |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Rottweiler dogs and Police sirens |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Carlton Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme (colours, logos etc) |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Black and Red with Crossed Swords |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Navy crest with job position under it, |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Star Wars (the Dark Side), Red & Black |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Trucks & 4WD |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
F |
Q |
24 |
|
North Queensland Cowboys |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Ships, Guns, Helicopters, money, Navy White Ensign, RAN crest |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Navy theme, blue with ships and images from Invictus games |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Dark Blue RAN themed ( Guns or ships ) with White Ensign |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars) |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Pirates of the Carribean |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
Demon Slayer |
M |
B |
33 |
|
Navy Themed - RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Gold/Purple, sunset, FFH silhouette, FFH 156 in text |
M |
LB |
35 |
|
Joker and Bane themed |
M |
LB |
36 |
|
Warhammer 40K Black Templar Space Marine Black and White theme |
M |
LB |
37 |
|
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 and can have the initial and text embroiderd for
you) |
M |
LB |
38 |
|
South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland Reds |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Guinness Toucans |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Garfield theme |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Slush Puppy theme |
M |
B |
42 |
|
cartoon Dinosaur theme |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Roger Ramjet on a dark Navy Blue Background. |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Scooby doo themed with pastels with initials in lilac |
F |
LB |
45 |
|
Plants and forest |
F |
Q |
46 |
|
Baby blue/pink/yellow, aqua, white, beige colours |
F |
B |
47 |
|
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 |
48 |
|
Australian Shepherd dogs/puppies. Merle coloured dogs preferred
(Green/Blue) |
F |
B |
49 |
|
Light green with capybaras |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
St Georges Illawarra Dragons |
M |
LB |
51 |
|
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Poseidon defending a sail ship from a kraken |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Moby Dick,Blue Finn Tuna |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Diablo 4 |
M |
LB |
55 |
|
Magic the gathering mana symbols - very easy to applique |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Ancient Greek ships sailing across the waters with Poseidon |
M |
B |
57 |
|
The Goonies’ Movie |
M |
LB |
58 |
|
Bear in the big blue house TV show |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Thomas the Tank Engine |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Samurai, Pirates |
M |
LB |
61 |
|
Not too feminine, Army photographer who likes Army helicopters
(Chinooks, MRH-90), the beach/ocean, nature, Australia. Initials XXX |
F |
B |
62 |
|
Star wars, Navy theme, colourful, vintage, Floral please. (We can
provide the Navy crest) |
F |
Q |
63 |
|
Rising Sun, AAPRS Badge, |
F |
B |
64 |
|
Initials on quilt, photgraphy, outdoors, camping, beach, NO PINK |
F |
Q |
65 |
|
RAN crest, Navy photographer, seascape/sunset theme (We can provide
the RAN crest) |
F |
B |
66 |
|
Track and Field related, Army green/Gold colours |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
RAAF Personnel Capability Officer/ Public Affairs Officer, ADF Tri
service theme (working in Joint environment) |
M |
B |
69 |
|
1JPAU themed quilt with 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit 2002-2025 along
the bottom. Joint/tri-service colours:
pale blue, red, and dark blue with the 1JPAU diamond (can provide images and
the 1JPAU crest and Public Affairs Office crest). |
F |
Q |
70 |
|
Army themed, Rising Sun, Army drones (black hornet, shadow,
intergrator) with 1JPAU embroidered (see picture for drone image) |
M |
B |
71 |
|
Olive green, oatmeal, neutrals. Theme - Blue Staffies (dogs) with text
"Can I pat that dog" |
M |
B |
72 |
|
Star Wars (Darth Vader with Millenium Falcon) and Ocean themed two
sets of initials please |
M |
LB |
73 |
|
Star Wars Anakin Skywalker |
M |
LB |
74 |
|
Liverpool FC. |
M |
LB |
75 |
|
Los Angeles Clippers NBA team |
M |
LB |
76 |
|
Cronulla Sharks NRL team |
M |
LB |
77 |
|
Minecraft Themed with Minecraft rowboats on the ocean. With a text box
with "Ships Spy" |
M |
LB |
78 |
|
Maplestory (Video Game in 2003) themed |
M |
LB |
79 |
|
One Piece anime themed |
M |
LB |
80 |
|
Wants to share with his daughter when he gets home. |
M |
Q |
81 |
|
American bull dogs and ship cannons with black, white and red colour |
M |
LB |
82 |
|
Flowers and Dogs(Samoyeds or other) |
F |
LB |
83 |
|
Little Mermaid disney film themed |
M |
LB |
84 |
|
Chicago Bulls NBA team. Request more black than red |
M |
LB |
85 |
|
Light sage green with lilies and hybiscus flowers |
F |
LB |
86 |
|
Black with the S symbol from Slipknot (band) |
M |
LB |
87 |
|
Liverpool FC theme |
M |
LB |
88 |
|
Old School runescape (old computer game) |
M |
LB |
89 |
|
Jurassic Park Logo (Original), Quote 'Clever girl!' |
M |
LB |
90 |
|
Rising Sun with dates of service, |
F |
Q |
91 |
|
Rising Sun with dates of service, RACT badge, Army theme, Afghanistan
(OP Slipper 2011 & 2013, C17 |
F |
Q |
92 |
|
Rising Sun |
F |
LB |
93 |
|
Rising Sun |
F |
LB |
94 |
|
Ocean blue and green theme - turtle, whale, etc. |
F |
LB |
95 |
|
KFC logo with 'LGK' instead of KFC in the logo - white/red background. |
M |
LB |
96 |
|
Multiple Varieties of Australian Native Birds |
M |
LB |
97 |
|
Anything reading related, flowers, deep forest green and a pale pink. |
F |
LB |
98 |
|
Sailor Jerry Tattoos with a red and white colour scheme. |
M |
LB |
99 |
|
Australian theme, either flag or green and gold. |
M |
LB |
100 |
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