Hi all
Have you ever thought about the impact that 38,118 laundry bags and over 17, 644 quilts may have had on the recipients and others?
It’s the pebble in the pond or ripple effect. Where a small action creates ripples that stretch far beyond. Meaning small actions can lead to far-reaching consequences. It is how an individual choice impacts many others over time, affecting many people and situations, highlighting our interconnectedness.
This year AHQ will be celebrating 15 years of serving the ADF. You may have seen the 15 years plus offer that came out this month.
Here are some comments of the impact that AHQ has with their special gifts:
“Thanks for all you do and I’ve long admired your quilts sent to so many worthy veterans of the many services.”
“I’ve been a huge follower of your amazing charity on Instagram for a while now. The beautiful quilts and laundry bags are always received with pleasure and sometimes tears”
“It was
also one of the first items I packed for my return tours. That quilt has now
been handed down to my teenage daughter to look after and cherish whilst I’m
deployed to Egypt. So, your quilts are special not only for the service person
gifted one, but their family whilst we continue to service.”
If you would like to support them. You can donate to OVA- to Hawthorn RSL- Hawthorn RSL Sub-Branch
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1 -23 Op Kudo are on deployment. So obviously we would like to get these requests completed. 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 3 Mar 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
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Native
Australian plants, |
M |
Q |
1 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
B |
2 |
|
Grey,
Pink, Red, Blue, |
F |
Q |
3 |
|
Australian
& Ukraine Flags, |
Q |
4 |
|
|
Green
background |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Union
Jack, |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
Australian
flag, |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Australian
flag, |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Australian
flag |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
Union
Jack background, |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Australian
flag at the top |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Skippy
Badge |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Skippy
badge |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
UK Themed
with Australian flag and Ukraine flag at the top |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Australian
flag |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
OP
Interflex logo, |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Australian
flag and Delta reaper side by side at the top, |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Ukraine
flag |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Australian
Flag, |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Australian
and Ukrainian Flag |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Australian
flag |
F |
Q |
22 |
|
Skippy
badge, |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
RAAF
crest with service details |
F |
B |
24 |
|
Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
South
Australian Coat of Arms |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Dogs
(Australian Shepherds and Border Collies) |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Legend of
Zelda, |
F |
Q |
29 |
|
The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Physical
Training Instructor |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
Disney/Pixar
Themed |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto |
F |
Q |
34 |
|
Military
Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
HMAS
BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background. |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Dragon
Ball Z |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
F22
Raptor, (fighter jet) |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
The Steel
Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with lots of Cats and Explosions |
M |
Q |
40 |
|
Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Star Trek
Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Surf's up
the movie themed |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Star Wars
themed, |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
F |
Q |
47 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
Mythical
Nautical Creatures of the Deep |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
HMAS
Brisbane firing Tomahawk Missile with Explosions |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
Melbourne
Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Fortnight
- the game |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Transformers |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Star Wars
(Republic Clone Wars) |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Goat with
explosions |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Tanks
through the ages |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
4WD, |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Red Dead
Redemption 2 (RDR2) themed, |
M |
B |
59 |
|
Ocean
colours. |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Cobra Kai
(American Karate drama TV show) |
M |
LB |
61 |
|
90's
Japanese cars |
M |
LB |
62 |
|
The
Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing. |
M |
LB |
63 |
|
Retro
Arcade |
M |
LB |
64 |
|
King
Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby') |
M |
LB |
65 |
|
Videogames/Orange/Blue |
M |
LB |
66 |
|
Essendon
FC (RED) / Chelsea FC (BLUE) / Real Madrid FC (white) colours in brackets |
M |
LB |
67 |
|
Rapper 50
cent |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
Chicken
Joe from Surfs Up |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
Doom
Eternal Theme (video game) |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
Hills/Mountains
with a few white Ensigns Around |
F |
LB |
71 |
|
Wolverine |
M |
LB |
72 |
|
Blink 182
American Rock Band |
M |
LB |
73 |
|
Rally
Cars / Transformers |
M |
LB |
74 |
|
Boats and
fish |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
One
Piece, Zorro vs King battle |
M |
LB |
76 |
|
Kookaburras
and mines |
M |
B |
77 |
|
Pink
Colour and One Direction |
M |
LB |
78 |
|
METOC, |
M |
B |
79 |
|
Video
games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple |
M |
LB |
80 |
|
World Map
/ chart and a diving helmet |
M |
B |
81 |
|
Traditional/neo-traditional
tattoo designs |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Papua New
Guinea flag, |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Navy
themed, with ships and crests from |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
Queensland
Maroons themed |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Hydrographer/Survey,
|
M |
B |
86 |
|
Random
Pokémon themed, include mega Lucario if possible |
M |
Q |
87 |
|
Navy
Crest with personal details incl PM keys |
M |
Q |
88 |
|
Running
(Road and Trail), |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Rising
Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
90 |
|
Orange
Cats |
M |
B |
91 |
|
Tea, |
F |
B |
92 |
|
Tropical
Sunset, |
F |
Q |
93 |
|
Barcelona
FC (football club) |
M |
LB |
94 |
|
Dogs or
Broncos (NRL team) |
F |
Q |
95 |
|
Australian
theme - Beaches, outback, BBQ, larrikin |
M |
B |
96 |
|
Australian
Native Flora and Fauna - Blue Banded Bee |
F |
B |
97 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
B |
98 |
|
Rising
Sun, |
M |
Q |
99 |
|
Navy
Crest, Navy themed, job Electronics Technician. |
M |
Q |
100 |
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