Hi all
Woo Hoo, only 8 weeks to go until we will be meeting in Canberra for our Annual Thank You Weekend. It promises to be a good weekend as always. For our newbies or those that have not attended before, we have a packed agenda or activities planned.
This dinner is open to everyone. If you have made
one quilt or laundry bag or many, ALL ARE WELCOME. Please come along and join the fun. You will
not regret it.
Friday afternoon – you can enjoy a tour of the Australian Defence Force Academy. This will be different from previous years with areas that I do not think you have seen before. There is no cost for this event.
Friday night – The Volunteers’ Gathering $25
All volunteers and partners welcome to gather at the Ballroom at The Rex hotel. Tea, coffee and water available. Eat your dinner before coming. We will have a number of guest speakers and special treats planned during the evening. We gather at 6.30pm but the formalities won't commence until 7pm. These are always a great night to get to know other volunteers and to listen to some interesting speakers.
Saturday morning – breakfast at The Rex for Newbies to meet Jan-Maree and other Admin Team Members. Cost of your breakfast.
Saturday Bus Trip – A bus leaves from the Rex at 10 and will visit three quilt shops during the day as well as taking in some of the Canberra scenery and sights depending on time (and energy levels). Lunch is included. Cost is heavily subsidised at $50. This is a great chance to collect fabric and friends. (Note we have booked an easy access Bus)
Saturday night- The Dinner! Cost for Volunteers is
$80. Again this is heavily subsidised.
The annual dinner provides an opportunity for our volunteers to meet recipients and other defence members as well as to fundraise to support the ongoing work of the organisation. The event will include a raffle as well as silent and live auctions of beautifully handcrafted quilts, artworks, and other great prizes as donated by our supporters.
Sunday morning – Brunch at Poppy’s Café at the
Australian War Memorial. One last chance
to swap contact details with other volunteers before we all head home back to
our sewing machines.
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet or booked your accommodation you need to reach out to Jan-Maree. You need to email jan-maree@aussieheroquilts.com.au and ask for the Volunteers’ Discount Code for your dinner tickets as well as the instructions for booking your accommodation at The Rex.
Tickets available via Trybooking -
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1362453
PRIORITIES
Request numbers 1-28 are our priorities this week as they are all members on deployment. This includes members in the Sinai, (Egypt) and in various other countries in the Middle East. Also included are those in European countries supporting our friends from the Ukraine.
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 29 Sep 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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Forest
tones |
M |
B |
1 |
|
Rising
Sun, Royal Australian Artillery badge with Red kangaroo over Royal Blue
Background |
M |
B |
2 |
|
RAAF
Crest, Aussie flag, Australia, poppies, Collingwood magpies, Melbourne Storm,
pyramids |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
A White
RAR badge with the roman numeral 1 on a Garter Blue back ground with a gold
border around the quilt. |
M |
B |
4 |
|
A White
RAR badge |
M |
LB |
5 |
|
Dark
green, gold, and greys, mountains, pine forests. Arthurian legend. |
M |
B |
6 |
|
RAAC
badge, red kangaroo |
M |
B |
7 |
|
RAAF Crest,
Dark/navy blue predominantly, Carlton Football Club logo. |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
RACT badge,
Long Haul - Kenworth T909 / Water Transport, Operational Logistics Planner
supporting Ukraine Logistics through International and Europe Logistics
Network. I am deployed to a NATO Operational HQ called NSATU (NATO Security
Assistance and Training – Ukraine) |
M |
B |
9 |
|
Ukrainian
repeating pattern (vyshyvanka [means embroidered]) style if possible with a
small Australian flag next to a Ukrainian flag. |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Chile
(country) themed with the Andes Mountain range in the background. Countryside
and traditional Huaso on horseback. With family names please. (Chilian flag
is easy to piece and applique) |
M |
B |
11 |
|
Red and
white colours (Polish themed) Cartoon style dragons and castles (Polish flag
is easy piece two rectangles) |
M |
B |
12 |
|
Blues and
Greens, Impressionist theme with Flowers, Water lilies, Camels, ocean |
F |
B |
13 |
|
Lord of
the Rings themed |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
RAAF
Crest, ANZAC Related, Australian Native Flora and Fauna in colours Black/Blue |
M |
B |
15 |
|
OP
Accordion badge, Deployment Text, |
F |
Q |
16 |
|
Green
(especially sage green), |
F |
Q |
17 |
|
Pink,
Light Pink, |
F |
Q |
18 |
|
RAN
crest, ANZAC Related Navy Ships - FFGs AND FFHs (We can provide RAN crest) |
M |
B |
19 |
|
Tulips,
native trees and flowers |
F |
B |
20 |
|
RAAF
Crest, |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Manchester
United Logo one side and Australian National Flag on the other side |
M |
LB |
22 |
|
Panthers
(NRL) - Panther, black, red, yellow, Green |
M |
B |
23 |
|
Water/
Ocean theme |
F |
B |
24 |
|
Great
Barrier Reef, |
|
LB |
25 |
|
Red, RAAF
Blue, |
F |
B |
26 |
|
RAAF
Crest, |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
F |
Q |
28 |
|
Star Wars
Anakin Skywalker |
M |
LB |
29 |
|
Los
Angeles Clippers NBA team |
M |
LB |
30 |
|
RAN
crest, |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Army
themed, |
M |
B |
32 |
|
Ancient
Greek ships sailing across the waters with Poseidon |
M |
B |
33 |
|
Initials
on quilt, |
F |
Q |
34 |
|
RAN
crest, |
F |
Q |
35 |
|
Track and
Field related, |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Text -
'1st Joint Public Affairs Unit 2002-2025 along the bottom. |
F |
Q |
37 |
|
Wolverine
and the X-Men theme |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Beach
Volleyball ball, |
M |
LB |
39 |
|
Brisbane
Broncos |
F |
Q |
40 |
|
North
Queensland Cowboys |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Carlton
Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Bear in
the big blue house TV show |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Oklahoma
City Thunder (US National Basketball Team) |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Dark
Blue, |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Trucks
& 4WD |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Jabba the
Hutt (Star Wars) |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Gold/Purple,
|
M |
LB |
48 |
|
Warhammer
40K Black Templar Space Marine Black and White theme |
M |
LB |
49 |
|
Blue,
White and grey. |
M |
LB |
50 |
|
Garfield
theme |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Slush
Puppy theme |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Roger
Ramjet on a dark Navy Blue Background. |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Light
green with capybaras |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Warhammer
40,000 Space Marines |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Poseidon
defending a sail ship from a kraken |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
A man
hunting a giant Blue Finn Tuna |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
American
bull dogs, |
M |
LB |
57 |
|
Liverpool
FC theme |
M |
LB |
58 |
|
Old
School RuneScape (old computer game) (Can provide picture for inspiration) |
M |
LB |
59 |
|
Boston
Celtics, |
M |
LB |
60 |
|
Southampton
FC Badge and theme |
M |
LB |
61 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
B |
62 |
|
Old
School RuneScape |
M |
LB |
63 |
|
Brisbane
Broncos |
M |
LB |
64 |
|
Penrith
Panthers (NRL Team) |
M |
LB |
65 |
|
Clearance
Diver Theme with Sea mines |
M |
LB |
66 |
|
Half
Formula 1 Ferrari theme with the number 01 - Other half Star Wars theme |
M |
LB |
67 |
|
Half
Formula 1 (no specific team) themed / Half MOTO GP (no specific team) themed.
Predominately darker colours preferred. |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
Northern
Territory theme with a longhorn skull. |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
North
Queensland Cowboys. |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
Dolphins
NRL team, |
M |
LB |
71 |
|
Kraken
please, with a black background |
M |
LB |
72 |
|
LEGO
Transformers |
M |
LB |
73 |
|
NRL
Rabbitohs |
M |
LB |
74 |
|
Blue/Black
sunset |
M |
B |
75 |
|
Sailor
Jerry tattoo |
M |
B |
76 |
|
Sailor
Jerry tattoo |
M |
B |
77 |
|
Leopard
print |
M |
B |
78 |
|
North
Melbourne AFL club |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Blue and
Orange |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
Ocean |
M |
B |
81 |
|
Surf/Ocean |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Motorcycles
- Harley Davidson |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Muted
colours - sage, sky blue etc. |
F |
B |
84 |
|
Duck
themed - green/blue checked fabric |
F |
Q |
85 |
|
Red Ninja
from the TV show Ninjago |
M |
LB |
86 |
|
Mission :
Impossible theme (link provided to google search for idea's for theme) |
M |
B |
87 |
|
Flower
themed, greenery |
F |
Q |
88 |
|
Buenos
Aires, |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Movie:
Buck Rogers |
M |
Q |
90 |
|
Greyhounds,
|
M |
Q |
91 |
|
Drums
& Royal Australian Navy, RAN crest |
M |
Q |
92 |
|
Drums |
M |
Q |
93 |
|
Weights,
gym & anchors |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
Saxophones
|
F |
Q |
95 |
|
Bass
Guitars / Speakers |
M |
Q |
96 |
|
Liverpool
FC |
M |
Q |
97 |
|
Cats |
M |
LB |
98 |
|
Air Force
themed RAAF crest, 464 Squadron Badge - |
F |
B |
99 |
|
Air Force
themed RAAF crest, |
F |
LB |
100 |
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