Hi all
We are now
in December so how is your Christmas decorating, cooking preparations and
shopping/wrapping going? Are you more organised this year or less than last
year? Have you got your Christmas music playing? So, you have 23 days till Christmas
to get everything done. 😊
This week
you will see several requests for HMAS Brisbane that refer the different things
about the ship that they have asked for in their requests 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. We can also print this patch on fabric if you like.
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1 -28 are on deployment. So obviously we would like to get these requests completed.
Request 29-31 have been on the list since June 2025.
It would be good to get these done and to their recipients.
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.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 6 Jan 26 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 name given you in any
correspondence with the admin team. 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
|
Pink (all
shades), |
F |
B |
1 |
|
Sand and
pink colour, |
F |
B |
2 |
|
Yellow,
orange, pink (sunrise theme) |
F |
B |
3 |
|
Grey,
Pink, Red, Blue, |
F |
B |
4 |
|
RAAF
roundel, |
M |
B |
5 |
|
Army
themed, |
M |
B |
6 |
|
Baby
blue, aqua, light purple, |
F |
B |
7 |
|
Multicam
Camouflage |
M |
B |
8 |
|
Army
themed, |
F |
B |
9 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
F |
B |
10 |
|
Mediterranean
theme (ocean blues, olive green, natural greens, white, lemon and sunflower
yellow). |
F |
B |
11 |
|
Multicam |
M |
B |
12 |
|
Multicam
Camouflage |
M |
B |
13 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Multicam
Camouflage |
M |
B |
15 |
|
African
animals
|
F |
Q |
16 |
|
Pinks and
purples, |
F |
LB |
17 |
|
Greens,
whites and oranges. |
F |
Q |
18 |
|
Rising
Sun and Green multicam |
F |
LB |
19 |
|
Army
theme |
M |
B |
20 |
|
Multicam
Camouflage |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Some
cartoon type tanks with faces (like the Thomas tank engine images) a Mum and Dad
tank with a little tank (boy) between them. Bright
colours No
Military anything on it. |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
F |
Q |
23 |
|
Regiment
badge, |
F |
LB |
24 |
|
Black |
M |
LB |
25 |
|
Australian
floral theme |
M |
B |
26 |
|
Black, |
M |
LB |
27 |
|
Neon
coloured Printed Circuit Board pattern, Cyber Security themed |
M |
B |
28 |
|
Weights,
gym & anchors |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Bass
Guitars / Speakers |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Leopard
print |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Dim Sims
and Cigarettes |
M |
LB |
32 |
|
Mission:
Impossible theme |
M |
B |
33 |
|
RAAF
crest with service details |
F |
B |
34 |
|
Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
South
Australian Coat of Arms |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Dogs
(Australian Shepards and Border Collies) |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Legend of
Zelda, |
F |
Q |
39 |
|
Raccoons |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Papua New
Guinea flag and Bird of Paradise |
F |
Q |
41 |
|
The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Physical
Training Instructor with some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids. |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. Please also include exactly 1 cup of
milk somewhere |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane with cigarette missiles launching and explosions (if not possible
loads of cigarettes and explosions) |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Themed
for previous postings, |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Disney/Pixar
Themed |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto |
F |
Q |
48 |
|
Fortnight
- the game |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Animal
and nature themed please. |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
Military
Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Dragon
Ball Z |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Batman in
a battle with a Cat |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Crash
Bandicoot |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
F22
Raptor, (fighter jet) |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
The Steel
Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with lots of Cats and Explosions |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Manchester
City |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
90s/early
2000s Nickelodeon cartoons or Scooby Doo Themed |
F |
Q |
60 |
|
Chicken
Joe from Surfs Up Cartoon movie with saying "I can feel it in my
nuggets" |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Star Trek
Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Navy
crest |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Surf's up
the movie themed |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Traditional
& Sailor Jerry Tattoo themed |
F |
Q |
67 |
|
Star Wars
themed, Anakin Skywalker vs Obi Wan duel on Mustafar, lightsabres hitting. |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Carlton
Football Club (AFL) |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Squirrels
and Acorns |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
Australian
Bushland |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
F |
Q |
72 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Melbourne
Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Mythical
Nautical Creatures of the Deep |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane firing Tomahawk Missile with Explosions |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
HMAS
BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background. |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
RAN
Crest, HMAS Brisbane/Royal Australian Navy themed |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Transformers |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
Star Wars
(Republic Clone Wars) |
M |
Q |
81 |
|
Formula 1 |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Goat with
explosions |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Tanks
through the ages |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
Retro
Arcade |
M |
LB |
85 |
|
Soccer -
Arsenal |
M |
LB |
86 |
|
Spoodles
(puppy dog) and sunflowers. Pastel Yellow bright & happy! |
F |
LB |
87 |
|
King
Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby') |
M |
LB |
88 |
|
Batman
and KFC logo |
M |
LB |
89 |
|
Fighter
jets |
M |
LB |
90 |
|
Cobra Kai
(American Karate drama tv show) |
M |
LB |
91 |
|
90's
Japanese cars |
M |
LB |
92 |
|
Purple
anime theme |
M |
LB |
93 |
|
Avatar
the Last Air Bender |
M |
LB |
94 |
|
Zelda and
Pokémon. Colours: |
M |
LB |
95 |
|
The
Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing. |
M |
LB |
96 |
|
Michael
Jordan/Chicago Bulls. |
M |
LB |
97 |
|
Optimus
Prime (Transformers Dark of the Moon) Autobots Logo, |
M |
LB |
98 |
|
Videogames/Orange/Blue |
M |
LB |
99 |
|
Colours:
Blue, Pink Purple, |
F |
LB |
100 |
