Hi all
Remembrance Day is a Memorial Day observed in
Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour
Defence force members who have died in the line of duty. In most countries,
Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of First World War
hostilities. Hostilities ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the
11th month" of 1918 however the First World War formally ended with the
signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919.
In Australia, Remembrance Day is always observed on
11 November, regardless of the day of the week, and is not a public holiday; it
is a time when people can pay their respects to the substantial number of
soldiers who died in battle.
Services are held at 11 am at war memorials and schools in suburbs and cities across the country, at which the "Last Post" is sounded by a bugler and a one-minute silence is observed. According to Wikipedia, when Remembrance Day falls on a normal working day in Melbourne and other major cities, buglers from the Australian Defence Force often play the "Last Post" at major street corners in the CBD. While this occurs, the majority of passers-by stop and observe a moment of silence while waiting for the bugler to finish the recital. I am not usually out and about in the city on Remembrance Day so I would love to know if this still happens. If so, what a lovely tradition.
Wherever you are and whatever you do today, please try to spend a moment of remembering those who have given their lives in battle.
Lest We Forget.
PRIORITIES
Some
requests have been on the list since: April requests 1 and 2
May requests 3-6 and up to request 15 since June.
It would be good to get these done and to their recipient’s.
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please let me know if you can help.
Please also see note information about HMAS Brisbane requests just above the request table.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 16 Dec 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, This helps the volunteer admin team keep a
track of what’s been sent etc.
CPL Wanda Quilt
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 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
NOTE: This week you will see a
lot of requests for HMAS Brisbane, some of which ask for HMAS Brisbane theme. The
following are suggestions of things you could include:
The side no DDG41
Motto: AIM AT HIGHER THINGS
Nickname is ‘The Steel Cat’
We can provide a silhouette of the ship and a steel cat
image
|
Warhammer
40K Black Templar Space Marine Black and White theme |
M |
LB |
1 |
|
Plants
and forest |
F |
Q |
2 |
|
Initials
on quilt, |
F |
Q |
3 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Text -
'1st Joint Public Affairs Unit 2002-2025 along the bottom. |
F |
Q |
5 |
|
Warhammer
40,000 Space Marines |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
Blue/Black
sunset |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Leopard
print |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
NRL/Footy
- North Qld Cowboys. |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
Drums |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Weights,
gym & anchors |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Buenos
Aires, |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Bass
Guitars / Speakers |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Movie:
Buck Rogers |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Greyhounds,
|
M |
Q |
15 |
|
Dim Sims
and Cigarettes |
M |
LB |
16 |
|
Khabib
Nurmagamedov & Craig Jones & Jon Jones (UFC Fighters) |
M |
LB |
17 |
|
Retro
Balmain Tigers theme |
M |
LB |
18 |
|
UFC
(Fighting theme) and Rock climbing |
M |
LB |
19 |
|
LEGO
Transformers |
M |
LB |
20 |
|
Duck
themed - green/blue checkered fabric |
F |
Q |
21 |
|
Mission:
Impossible theme |
M |
B |
22 |
|
Air Force
themed, |
F |
Q |
23 |
|
Air Force
themed RAAF crest, 464 Squadron Badge, White, Red, Blue |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
Air Force
themed RAAF crest, 464 Squadron Badge, Red, Blue and White, |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Air Force
themed RAAF crest, |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Air Force
themed, RAAF crest, 464 Squadron Badge, Red, White and blue. (12 images
available), |
F |
Q |
27 |
|
Rock
climbing |
M |
LB |
28 |
|
Tan/Khaki
- Lumberjack |
M |
LB |
29 |
|
RAAF
theme. |
F |
Q |
30 |
|
Army
themed in red, white and blue. |
M |
B |
31 |
|
Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
South
Australian Coat of Arms |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Dogs (Australian
Shepards and Border Collies) |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
Legend of
Zelda, |
F |
Q |
36 |
|
Navy
crest, |
F |
Q |
37 |
|
Raccoons |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Shrek |
F |
Q |
39 |
|
Papua New
Guinea flag and Bird of Paradise |
F |
Q |
40 |
|
The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Physical
Training Instructor with some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids. |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Skittles |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. Please also include exactly 1 cup of
milk somewhere |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Baby pink
quilt with Chrysanthemum's (Japanese flower) as the design. |
F |
Q |
45 |
|
Neon
Genisis Evangelion (Anime series). Favourite character is Unit 01 in purple,
green and black colour scheme. |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane with cigarette missiles launching and explosions (if not possible
loads of cigarettes and explosions) (We can provide
RAN & Ships crests. Silhouette of ship) |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
RAN Crest
with Navy theme, |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Navy
theme for HMAS Brisbane with surrounding logistics themes: |
F |
Q |
49 |
|
Themed
for previous postings, |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
Disney/Pixar
Themed |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto |
F |
Q |
52 |
|
Fortnight
- the game |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Sausage
Dogs |
M |
LB |
54 |
|
Animal
and nature themed please. |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Military
Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Dragon
Ball Z |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Batman in
a battle with a Cat |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Pokémon
Themed - CHARIZARD |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Crash
Bandicoot |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
F22
Raptor, (fighter jet) (We can provide
ship’s silhouette, & RAN & the ships crests) |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
The Steel
Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with lots of Cats and Explosions |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Manchester
City |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Horses’
vs Racoons playing AFL |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
90s/early
2000s Nickelodeon cartoons or Scooby Doo Themed |
F |
Q |
67 |
|
Chicken
Joe from Surfs Up Cartoon movie with saying "I can feel it in my
nuggets" |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Soccer -
Arsenal |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
Star Trek
Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
Navy
crest |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Surf's up
the movie themed |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
A Kitten
with shades surfing during a cyclone |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Traditional
& Sailor Jerry Tattoo themed |
F |
Q |
77 |
|
Star Wars
themed, Anakin Skywalker vs Obi Wan duel on Mustafar, lightsabres hitting. |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Carlton
Football Club (AFL) |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Squirrels
and Acorns |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
Australian
Bushland |
M |
Q |
81 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
F |
Q |
82 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Melbourne
Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
Mythical
Nautical Creatures of the Deep |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane firing Tomahawk Missile with Explosions |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
Dogs
(Dachshund) |
F |
Q |
87 |
|
HMAS
BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background. (We can
provide a RAN & ship's crest as well as a silhouette of the ship) |
M |
Q |
88 |
|
Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Bring Me
The Horizon band logo |
M |
Q |
90 |
|
RAN
Crest, HMAS Brisbane/Royal Australian Navy themed |
M |
Q |
91 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane DDG41 vs HMAS Sydney DDG42 with Explosions |
M |
Q |
92 |
|
Transformers |
M |
Q |
93 |
|
Sloths |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
Collingwood
Magpies |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
Stitch
Movie |
F |
Q |
96 |
|
Star Wars
(Republic Clone Wars) |
M |
Q |
97 |
|
Formula 1 |
M |
Q |
98 |
|
Goat with
explosions |
M |
Q |
99 |
|
Tanks
through the ages |
M |
Q |
100 |
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