24 February 2026

Request List 24 February 26

Hi all

We understand that sometimes life gets in the way and that quilts and LB bags are not always able to be posted on time. Whenever this happens it’s not the end of the world, but we ask that you let us know (AHQ headquarters) as we have to take steps to manage it.

If something you are going to post is going to be a couple of days late, then please go ahead and post it.

If something is going to be more than a week late, please contact us and let us know as soon as you are aware there is a problem. Because we are dealing with people on deployments and people who can post from job to job regularly, we need to get in touch to make sure the address we have will still be appropriate at a later date. For example, the delay might mean that parcels might not arrive before the members returns to Australia.

Sometimes email addresses will change depending on the member’s location and we need to check in with them because they don’t automatically advise us of their new email address. We don’t want to lose contact with them and have to use other means to track them down.

Additionally, if something happens which makes it very difficult for you to complete a project, such as an injury or unexpected illness, please contact us as soon as possible so we can discuss alternate plans with you.

Things like this happen all the time – like I said, life has an annoying habit of getting in the way of the best laid plans. We just have to be flexible enough to work with it and we do that all the time at Aussie Hero Quilts. 



PRIORITIES

Requests number 1-17 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 31 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

Australian & Ukraine Flags,
Pine Forest covered in snow,
the Grim Reaper
Saint Javelin,
Text "OP KUDU 2026"
(We can supply the Reaper, St Javelin image & emb text)

M

Q

1

Australian flag,
Ukrainian flag,
text "OP KUDU XII"
Skippy badge,
Classic British landscape
(We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text)

M

Q

2

OP Interflex logo,
Australian flag,
Eastern European patterns/theme
Reaper logo somewhere hidden like Where's Waldo
Skippy badge
(We can provide the Interflex Logo, reaper & Skippy badge

M

Q

3

Australian flag and Delta reaper side by side at the top,
Underneath, Ukraine flag with Text “OP KUDU XII 2026”
(We can provide Delta reaper image this can be printed or if keen appliqued, and text as emb)

M

Q

4

Queensland Reds themed

M

B

5

Rising Sun, Australian Flag, Ukraine Flag, Ukraine Trident, The motto "Glory to Ukraine" in the Ukrainian language
(we can provide the Rising Sun and Ukraine Trident and can have the text embroidered.) 
He has chosen the above because he wants to honour the Australian Unity with Ukraine during their fight against invasion.

M

B

6

Rising Sun, Australian Army history & heritage (not camo patterns), silhouettes, paintings, etc. link to the soldiers of the past in conflicts like WW1 & 2, and other major conflicts of 1900s.
(We can provide the Rising Sun)

 LB

7

RAN crest (small)
Surfs Up Movie Themed
(We can provide the RAN crest)

M

Q

8

Tudor Rose Emblem (can provide copy of Tudor Rose for applique)
Ukraine Flag
Southern Cross overlaid on Ukraine Flag (OR Australian Flag)
Ukraine Trident
Text “OPERATION KUDU XII”
(We can provide copy of Tudor Rose and text emb)

M

Q

9

RAAF crest with service details
Incorporate a green military tunnel tent (11x11 style),
Super hornet and a C-17 Globemaster.
Likes flowers,
Vintage-country style,
Favourite colour is blue.
(We can provide RAAF crest)

F

B

10

Rising Sun
Army themed in earthy tones.
Armoured Corps badge RAAC
Armoured vehicles would be appreciated.
Native flora and fauna.
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAC badge and silhouettes of armoured vehicles)

M

B

11

Space themed (space shuttle/Saturn IV)

M

Q

12

Rising Sun
RASIGS badge
Army themed
Desert
Ocean
Flowers
History
Middle East
(We can provide the Rising Sun and RASIGS badge)

M

B

13

Rising Sun
AAAVN Corp badge
Army themed
Toned down background
Long-haired Jack Russel dogs
Red macaw
Yellow-naped amazon parrots
(We can provide the Rising Sun, corp badge and images of members dog and birds)

M

B

14

Rising Sun
RAAOC Corps Badge 
Army Themed
(We can provide the Rising Sun & RAAOC Corps badge)

M

Q

15

RAAF Crest
RAAF (F-35),
Surfing/Ocean Australian Nature/wildlife
1 or 2 Barnacles (for my partner)
Auora Australis

M

B

16

RAAF / ANZAC themed with a bit of a Port Adelaide Footy touch to it if possible, please 

F

Q

17

Gym and Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme.
Please also include exactly 1 cup of milk somewhere

M

Q

18

Lionel Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and
Lebron James (US Basketball player - LA Lakers team)

M

Q

19

XBOX game theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto

F

Q

20

HMAS Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters
(We can provide the Ships crest, RAN crest & ships silhouette)

M

Q

21

Military Police themed with Explosions

M

Q

22

Optimus Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions

M

Q

23

Legend of Zelda,
Pokémon,
Harry Potter,
Dungeons and Dragons.

F

Q

24

The Big Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series)

M

Q

25

Dragon Ball Z

M

Q

26

Physical Training Instructor
Some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids.
Colour scheme more masculine colours with a little feminine.
(We can provide PTI rate badge or could be easily appliqued)

M

Q

27

Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general
 (images available)

M

Q

28

Liverpool FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny)

M

Q

29

Star Trek Deep Space 9

M

Q

30

Surf's up the movie themed

M

Q

31

Greek Themed Food Truck with Explosions

M

Q

32

HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane crest, RAN crests & the ships silhouette)

F

Q

33

HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests)

M

Q

34

Melbourne Storm NRL Team

M

Q

35

Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert.

M

Q

36

Transformers

M

Q

37

Goat with explosions

M

Q

38

Tanks through the ages

M

Q

39

Fortnight - the game

M

Q

40

Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) themed,
Arthur Morgan (main character from RDR2),
Red and Black

M

B

41

Running (Road and Trail),
Mountains,
Camping

M

Q

42

Ocean colours.
Great Barrier Reef, Personal cruising boating.
CIS Comms logo.
Navy White Ensign.
(We can provide the CIS Comms badge logo)

M

B

43

Tropical Sunset,
Tropical rainforest

F

Q

44

4WD,
Sunrises,
Beach,
Blue and green.

M

Q

45

Cobra Kai (American Karate drama TV show)

M

LB

46

The Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing.
Predominately blue, silver, or black.

M

LB

47

Retro Arcade

M

LB

48

King Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby')
Red, blue, yellow and white coloured theme

M

LB

49

Videogames/Orange/Blue

M

LB

50

Rapper 50 cent

M

LB

51

Doom Eternal Theme (video game)

M

LB

52

Wolverine

M

LB

53

Blink 182 American Rock Band

M

LB

54

Rally Cars / Transformers

M

LB

55

One Piece, Zoro vs King battle

M

LB

56

Navy themed, with ships and crests from
HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06),
HMAS Sydney 5 (DDG 42),
HMAS Yarra 4 (MHC 87)
(We can provide the ships crests)

M

Q

57

Queensland Maroons themed

M

Q

58

Rising Sun with details,
Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police,
Army theme
Brisbane Broncos,
Queensland Maroons
(We can provide the Rising Sun and badges)

M

Q

59

Kookaburras and mines

M

Q

60

Traditional/neo-traditional tattoo designs 
HMAS YARRA (MHC 87) crest
(We can provide the crest)

M

Q

61

Random Pokémon themed, include mega Lucario if possible

M

Q

62

Boats and fish
(Blue and black coloured)

M

Q

63

Australian theme - Beaches, outback, BBQ, larrikin
ADF, RAAF crest
C17, F/A18 Classic Hornet
Hawk 127
(We can provide the RAAF crest)

M

B

64

Hydrographer/Survey,
Fishing (Barramundi),
Blue and white

M

B

65

Video games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple

M

LB

66

METOC,
Snowboarding,
Groodle,
Ocean, Blue and White,
Sydney Roosters 

M

B

67

Rising Sun,
RAAF and Navy Crests, 
Joint service themed.
Hobbies are watching Formula 1, playing golf and Four-wheel Driving.
(We can supply the Service crests)

M

Q

68

Rising Sun,
Army theme,
Australian Flag
Royal Australian Ordnance Corps
Blue colour
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge)

M

Q

69

Navy Crest, Navy themed, job Electronics Technician.
Ships :
HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Torrens
HMAS Darwin
HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Success
Shore postings included:
HMAS Cerberus (Training Division, where he retired)
Melbourne Recruiting
Fleet Support Unit West
Fleet Support Unit Garden Island
Tri-service posting at RAAF Base Laverton, which was a particularly memorable part of career.
Passionate Formula 1 fan and a lifelong supporter of the Richmond Tigers AFL Football Club, both of which are important parts of who he is.
(We can provide the Navy and ship crests)

M

Q

70

Navy Crest
Crests from HMAS Larrakia
HMAS Bathurst
Nuship Pilbara,
Freemasons (Australian) logo.
I am a chef, so anything related to cooking will be suitable as a background.
(We can provide the Navy Crest, ships crest and Australian Freemason Logo)

M

B

71

Rising Sun
Skippy badge
Army theme that reflects infantry units 5 RAR, 2 RAR, 5/6 RVR and 6 RAR.
(We can provide the Rising sun and unit badges)

M

Q

72

Navy Crest with service details
Guided Missile Frigate (FFG)
Ships Crests-
HMAS Canberra which I served on for 12 years.
HMAS Canberra
HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Sydney
Would like crest (For Queen & Country) and image (supplied) of HMAS Canberra

(We can provide the Navy Crest with details, ships crests and image of HMAS Canberra)

M

Q

73

Rising Sun with details
RAAC Corps Badge
Army themed please (soldier silhouette / camo / poppies)
Loves Dogs (pictures available)
"MRTF 1" emb text
"MTF 2" emb text
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge, dog images and emb text)

M

Q

74

Rising Sun with details
RAAC Corps Badge
Army themed please (soldier silhouette / camo / poppies)
Loves Dogs (pictures available)
AMTG-1 IRAQ (2005)
SECDET X IRAQ (2006-7)
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge, deployment details and dogs photos)

M

Q

75

RAN Crest
served 1965 - 1972
3 tours Vietnam
Crests - HMAS Sydney, Moresby, Cerberus and Leeuwin
NSW Firefighter No 5048
St Kilda Fan
has small orchard, cherries, plums, apples, oranges, pears, lemons, strawberries, raspberries
they have chooks
Caravan travel, plus overseas travel

M

Q

76

Rising Sun
Royal Australian Infantry Corp Badge
Royal Australian Regiment badge
Australian flag and New Zealand flag (Was born in New Zealand so it would be great to include a little NZ touch if possible)
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badges)

M

Q

77

Interests are Bicycles,
Aeroplanes
Canoeing
Orienteering.
Likes bright greens.

M

Q

78

Essendon (AFL)
Mighty Ducks
Dachshund (sausage dogs).

M

B

79

RAAF Crest with details
Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers
Nature
(We can provide the RAAF crest with details)

M

Q

80

Rising Sun
Royal Engineers badge.
Army themed in colours of Corp blue & red.
(We can supply the Rising Sun and badge)
 

M

B

81

Rising Sun
Signals Corp badge
Army themed
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)

M

Q

82

Rising Sun, RAAC badge, Army themed including tanks
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)

M

Q

83

Rising Sun
Infantry & Supply Corp badge.
Massive Star Wars fan
Loves African Wild Dogs
Favourite colours are blue and green
(We can supply the Rising Sun and badges)

M

B

84

RAAF crest
Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN
Operations:
Op Catalyst
Op Slipper
Op Samoa Assist
Op Resolute
Op Hawick
Op Accordion
Op Okra
Op Highroad
Op Atlas
Op Covid Assist
Op Flood Assist
Op Wantaim
(We can provide the RAAF crest, SQN crests and emb list of Operations )

M

B

85

Navy Crest
Navy Theme
Colours Red, White and Blue
Naval Police Coxswain  & Marine Technician (Electrical) badges
Deployments
Op ACCORDION
Op HIGHROAD
Op SAMOA ASSIST
Op RESOLUTE
Op CELESTA 
Op RELEX II 

Ships/Establishments served on
HMAS Cerberus
Fleet Support Unit - Sydney
HMAS Success
HMAS Arunta
HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Kuttabul 

Exchange postings in United Kingdom & Honolulu, United States.
(We can provide Navy Crest & list of Deployments, can provide ship/establishment crests)

F

Q

86

RAAF Crest
Purple/Red poppies or Australian Native Flowers
Lego & books
Dogs (Military & my 2 Aussie Bulldogs - photos supplied)
I am a Security Forces Dog Handler (purple poppy)
Rising sun with details of brother & grandpa service.
Deployed overseas to East Timor and was lucky enough to take my Military Working Dog.
(We can provide the Airforce Crest & Rising sun and photos of dogs)

F

Q

87

RAN Crest,
POSY (Signals Yeoman) badge
Image of HMAS Ibis
Served -
HMAS Melbourne (aircraft carrier)
HMAS Ibis
HMAS Adelaide II (FFG)
HMAS Swan
Hobbies/Interests: 
- Holden Kingswood Premier 1974 (still has it today, if not Holden logo)
- Star Wars (Darth Vader)
- Home brews, darts, camping, fishing
- Country background (loves his chooks)
Favourite colour:  green
(We can provide an embroidered RAN Crest with service details, POSY badge, ships crests and image of Ibis)

M

LB

88

RAN Crest with service details
Radio Operator badge
Interests - piano, singing, angels, gardening, baking, cross stitch/crafts
- outdoors (country & beach), sunsets
Favourite colours: pink, aqua
(We can provide an embroidered RAN Crest with service details and RO badge)

F

B

89

RAAF crest
RAAF themed
Fighter Jets.

F

Q

90

Navy Crest
Colour red
Border collies
Australian flora
(We can provide the Navy crest and image of border collie)

F

Q

91

Caravan/camping theme.
Colours green/brown

M

Q

92

Navy Crest
Submariner Dolphins
Crests for -
HMAS Sheean
HMAS Collins
HMAS Farncomb
HMAS Dechaineaux
HMAS Waler
Motto 'Fight On'
Springboks
Rugby
South Africa
Penrith Panthers
Boats, sailing
(We can provide the Navy crest, Dolphins and crest for submarines)

M

Q

93

Rising Sun
Nursing Officer Corp Badge
The Corps colours are Scarlet and Grey, and our hat badge incorporates the lamp of Florence Nightingale. 
I would be very happy with a quilt in those colours and shapes, or, if easier, then I also have a very strong attachment to the rural life, so greens, yellows, sunflowers and roses in bright colours would also be amazing.
(We can provide the Rising Sun & Corp Badge)

F

Q

94

RAAF Crest
Loadmaster Brevet
WOFF Rank (RAAF), C-17A, C-27J
HMAS Canberra.
(We can provide the RAAF Crest, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank & Crest for HMAS Canberra)

M

Q

95

Running
My Pomeranian (images supplied)
Dusty pink, orange and brown as a colour combination
Terrazzo patterns
A small nod to the Navy, if possible
(We can provide images of Pomeranian)

F

Q

96

RAAF Crest
(3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler, Ground Support Equipment Mechanic and Personnel Capability Officer).
Loves Lego (mainly castles)
Magic The Gathering card game and Viking heritage.
Has a project car, 1989 BMW E30 convertible which has strong sentimental value.
Loves his beer too.

M

B

97

British flag at the top half
Australian flag at the bottom half
Large soldier silhouette in green Army camo 
Border in the Army colour with an Army tank in each corner thank you.
(Image of quilt can be provided for inspiration)

M

Q

98

Navy Crest
Navy theme
HMAS Onslow (submarine)
HMAS Brisbane (DDG).
Favourite rugby team is Penrith Panthers.
Enjoys woodwork by making furniture.
Explosive Ordnance Electrical Engineering officer.
(We can provide the Navy Crest and crest of sub and ship)

M

Q

99

Navy Crest
Navy Medic Rate Badge
Loves the colour blue
Reading
Ocean
Rick and Morty TV show
Sci fi shows
Computers and gaming
Baking cakes and making cocktails
Loves physics and chemistry.
Not expecting all covered but wanted to give a good choice of subjects
(We can provide the Navy crest and Medical Rate Badge)

M

Q

100

 

 


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