Request List 4 August 25

Hi all,

Well, as the picture says, it is Time for a Change. For the last 14 years the request list has gone out every Monday morning for you to peruse and select requests from. This means that I need to prepare the request list on Friday or some time over the weekend so that I can send it to Clarissa in time for her to prep the email she uses to send it out on Monday morning.

The problem is that I usually have a houseful of volunteers on Fridays and it is hard to concentrate enough to get the request list put together. If I cannot get it done on the Friday then I have to spend time preparing it over the weekend and I try hard not to spend all my time on the laptop on the weekends.

Starting next week (Monday 11 August) I will be training someone else to do out the request list together and they will be coming every Monday and Tuesday. From now on the request list will be prepared on Mondays and will be sent out to you all on Tuesday mornings. I am sure it will take a little while for everyone to get used to the change, me included, but it will be worth it, well, for me it will be anyway. Please let me know if you have any questions.

PRIORITIES

As always, the requests are listed in priority order. The first 5 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 6,7,8 are priority for other reasons that I cannot publish here. Finally requests 9,10,11 are laundry bags for folk heading off on a different kind of deployment, this one to Antarctica.

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 8 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 and include only 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 to 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 a 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 from Information For Those That Sew

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 or write the line out as above as:

Marvel Theme. Ironman   M   LB   1

Decoding The Columns:

The first column is the theme or preferences requested.

The second column indicates the gender of the recipient:

F = female

M = male

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

The fourth column is the number of the request.

Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions....Just email contactus@aussieheroquilts.org.au

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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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Army themed, Superheroes Surfing- we can provide the Rising Sun	M	Q	1
Half and half - Hot Wheels theme with XXXX written on it. The other half Disney Princess theme (eg Belle from beauty and the beast) with XXXX on it. A union Jack and AUS Flag - we can provide a Union Jack	M	Q	2
RAAF Roundel, RAAF Ensign, NATO Insignia, Baghdad city skyline silhouette; sandy coloured sky, Red Roo, Snow gums / Snowy Mountains skyline / Australian bush river (we can provide the Roundel, Ensign and NATO insigina)	M	B	3
African animal themes, preferably pink and bright colors.	F	B	4
Australian National Flag with Red Poppy flowers along the bottom edge of the flag on both sides if possible please - we can provide a large Australian flag if required.	M	Q	5
Shades of pink and blackSydney Swans AFL, Dancing, Family (we have a photo)	F	Q	6
RAN crest, HMAS Encounter CrestJoined RN 1991Joined RAN 2010Officers Cap Badge, PWO badge, RN logoWe can provide the crests and logo)	M	Q	7
Rising Sun, Green and Blue, Cape Solander crest, Harley Davidson motorcycles(we can provide the Rising Sun and Crest and a Harley Davidson Embroidery)	M	Q	8
Antarctic themed - ie snow, ice, penguins, whales, seals etc - RAAF crest, Lockheed Martin Patch and Operation South Discovery Patch	M	LB	9
Antarctic themed - ie snow, ice, penguins, whales, seals etc - RAAF crest, Lockheed Martin Patch and Operation South Discovery Patch	M	LB	10
Antarctic themed - ie snow, ice, penguins, whales, seals etc - RAAF crest, Lockheed Martin Patch and Operation South Discovery Patch	M	LB	11
Carlton Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme	M	Q	12
Wolverine and the X-Men theme	M	Q	13
1990's Toyota Hilux theme	M	Q	14
Oklahoma City Thunder (US National Basketball Team)	M	Q	15
Rottweiler dogs and Police sirens	M	Q	16
Black and Red with Crossed Swords	M	Q	17
North Queensland Cowboys	M	Q	17
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	18
Ships, Guns, Helicopters, money, Navy White Ensign, RAN crestWe can provide the RAN crest and Ensign	M	Q	18
Trucks & 4WD	M	Q	19
Navy theme, blue with ships and images from Invictus games(we can provide the images and the Navy crest)	M	Q	19
Brisbane Broncos	F	Q	20
Dark Blue RAN themed ( Guns or ships ) with White EnsignWe can provide the RAN crest and white ensign	M	Q	20
Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars)	M	Q	21
Demon Slayer	M	Q	22
Gold/Purple, sunset, FFH silhouette, FFH 156 in text(FFH 156 easily appliqued and we can provide the HMAS Toowoomba crest)	M	LB	23
Joker and Bane themed	M	LB	24
Warhammer 40K Black Templar Space Marine Black and White theme	M	LB	25
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	26
Garfield theme	M	Q	27
Slush Puppy theme	M	B	28
cartoon Dinosaur theme	M	Q	29
Roger Ramjet on a dark Navy Blue Background. (can send a picture for inspiration)	M	Q	30
Plants and forest	F	Q	31
Australian Shepherd dogs/puppies. Merle coloured dogs preferred (Green/Blue)	F	B	32
Light green with capybaras	M	Q	33
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines	M	Q	34
Poseidon defending a sail ship from a kraken	M	Q	35
Moby Dick,Blue Finn Tuna	M	Q	37
Diablo 4	M	LB	38
Magic the gathering mana symbols - very easy to applique	M	Q	39
Ancient Greek ships sailing across the waters with Poseidon	M	B	40
Bear in the big blue house TV show	M	Q	41
Rising Sun, AAPRS Badge, Neutral colours (beige, white, and Army greens) Australian Army theme, enjoys writing (We can provide the Rising Sun and AAPRS Badge)	F	Q	42
Initials on quilt, photgraphy, outdoors, camping, beach, NO PINK	F	Q	43
RAN crest, Navy photographer, seascape/sunset theme (We can provide the RAN crest)	F	Q	44
Track and Field related, Army green/Gold colours	M	Q	45
RAAF Personnel Capability Officer/ Public Affairs Officer, ADF Tri service theme (working in Joint environment)(we can provide the Tri Service badge and RAAF crest - a Personnel Capability Office is an Admin officer and an Public Affairs Officer is like a journalist)	M	B	46
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	47
Army themed, Rising Sun, Army drones (black hornet, shadow, intergrator) with 1JPAU embroidered (see picture for drone image)We can provide the Rising Sun and 1JPAU patch	M	B	48
Star Wars Anakin Skywalker	M	LB	49
Los Angeles Clippers NBA team	M	LB	50
Cronulla Sharks NRL team	M	LB	51
Minecraft Themed with Minecraft rowboats on the ocean. With a text box with "Ships Spy"	M	LB	52
Maplestory (Video Game in 2003) themed	M	LB	53
One Piece anime themed	M	LB	54
Wants to share with his daughter when he gets home. pink/purple, Dragons for him Unicorns, mermaids, fairies for her and anything shiny/sparklyWILL BE POSTED TO THE USA SO POSTAGE WILL BE REIMBUSED.	M	Q	55
American bull dogs and ship cannons with black, white and red colour	M	LB	56
Liverpool FC theme	M	LB	57
Old School runescape (old computer game)(image available)	M	LB	58
Sailor Jerry Tattoos with a red and white colour scheme.	M	LB	59
Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins theme with nickname	M	LB	60
Green with crossed lightning bolts and a missile theme	M	LB	61
Southampton FC Badge and theme	M	LB	62
Miami Vice themed. 80's, palm tree, sunset vibe. Purple, Pink, Orange, White	M	LB	63
NAVY themed with "White NAVY ensign" and "Collins Class Submarine"(submarine panel available if needed and we can provide the RAN crest)	M	B	64
Air Force white and blue, karate, ocean, military dog, F-35 plane (we can provide the RAAF crest)	F	B	65
Golden retriever dogs, Nottingham Forest Soccer team logo, EA-18G Growler, Northern Territory(Notthingham Forest Logo available)	M	B	67
Rising Sun, AAPRS badge, Runescape bald character, sihouette of Australian animals (We can provide the Rising Sun and AAPRS Badge)	M	B	68
Spiderman on a white background	F	LB	69
Green hills, blue sky with a cloud or two, angus cows grazing with surname in running writing	F	LB	70
Old School runescape(image available).	M	LB	71
Sunflowers, Pink	F	LB	72
70's décor style, Mystery Machine van from Scooby Doo, Mushrooms, orange & green(image of Mystery Machine available)	M	LB	73
Red with cats and cookies	M	LB	74
Fremantle AFL football club.	M	LB	75
Brisbane lions football club with premiership cup 2024	M	LB	76
Dolphins and pretty sailboats, light pink, light purple, and light blue	F	LB	77
Brisbane Bronco's themed Bag	M	LB	78
Penrith Panthers (NRL Team)	M	LB	79
Navy theme with sextants and ships and a golden retriever dog. We can supply the RAN crest and an HMAS Warramunga crest	M	LB	80
Clearance Diver Theme with Sea mines, sunken ship and Sharks	M	LB	81
Navy/ Nautical themed. Old school nautical. Ocean and Navy crest(we can provide the Navy crest)	M	LB	82
Half Formula 1 Ferrari theme with the number 01 - Other half Star Wars theme	M	LB	83
Half Formula 1 (multi team) themed / Half MOTO GP (multi team) themed. Predominately darker colours preferred.	M	LB	84
Star Wars Star destroyer and initials on the back in white letters	M	LB	85
Northern Territory theme with a longhorn skull. If possible with Armidale class patrol boats included.	M	LB	86
Navy themed, RAN crest, HMAS Leeuwin crest (We can provide the crests)	M	LB	87
North Queensland Cowboys. Propeller/Ships	M	LB	88
Tropical north queensland theme, with the text "A245" if possible as it is the number of my ship	M	LB	89
Navy Crest, Navy White Ensign, Blue/turquoise/purples Any of the following: Caravaning, Netball, Navy themed (we can provide the crest and white ensign)	F	LB	90
Dolphins NRL team, with some ships please	M	LB	91
Rubber Ducky With Chef Cap And a kitchen knife	M	LB	92
Kracken please, with a black background	M	LB	93
Ocean/Beach	F	LB	94
Whales/turtles and/or native flora	F	LB	95
LEGO Transformers	M	LB	96
Red Ninja from the tv show Ninjago with initials below in goldish writing (image available)	M	LB	97
Heavy metal band Lorna Shore in black and orange.	M	LB	98
Disney themed	F	LB	99
Bright Cute animals Pink and Purple colours	F	LB	100