Hi all
Please look at the embroidery of the Navy crest pictured below. You will see the “jump threads” where the machine needle moves to the next section to embroider it. When you receive your embroidered item, please cut and remove these jump threads from the crest etc before you include in the item you are making. These threads are safe to cut away – the embroidery will not unravel.
Mini Wall Hangings for VIP invitations.
Ever since we started having annual Dinners in Canberra, we have created special handmade gifts to accompany our VIP invitations. We don’t do the same thing each year. Sometimes we do a small wall hanging featuring the appropriate service crest. Sometimes we make laundry bags or even mini laundry bags. This year we are doing mini wall hangings with an ANZAC theme of your choice. Several folk have put their hands up to do one but I still need more volunteers. Would you like to do one? If so, please check out the request list below.
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 4 -27 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 21 April 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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Random laundry bags for Aussie soldiers undertaking training in
Malaysia. If you would like to make
one or more random gender-neutral laundry bags to send to Malaysia that would
be great. Postage for these go through a Locked Bag address in Australia so
prepaid satchels can be used but you need to be prepared to buy your own
satchel. You can fit 2LBs in a small satchel, 6 in a Large Satchel and around
12-13 in an XL satchel. No crests are
needed for these but they can be any theme with a patch on it as long as each
bag is different and all gender neutral. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE GOODIES WITH
THE BAGS |
M |
LB |
2 |
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Australian & Ukraine Flags, |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Australian flag, |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Australian flag |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Operation Mazurka, 2026, Egypt, pyramids, sandy colour theme, Aussie
Flag, Red kangaroo emblem |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
RAN crest (small) |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Rising Sun, Australian Flag, Ukraine Flag, Ukraine Trident, The motto
"Glory to Ukraine" in the Ukrainian language |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
Queensland Reds themed |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
Dark Blue, AFL (Port Adelaide), Cavalry Light horseman, Australia |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
RAAF crest with service details |
F |
B |
11 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
13 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
Green, ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if you can fit in the
Sydney Roosters, that would be awesome.
If you could include the on the quilt - RSM AUSCON - Rotation 59A OP
MAZURKA 2026 |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Tri Service Themed (Navy/Army/RAAF), include submarines, tanks &
jets. |
M |
B |
17 |
|
Air Force themed. Blues and blacks with hints of red. Text Surname
plus MFO EGYPT 2026 |
M |
Q |
18 |
|
Navy Blue and white. AFL Carlton Football Club theme. |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
1 RAR/Infantry/ Skippy badge/Army/ ANZAC Themed quilt |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Green, ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if you can fit in the
Sydney Roosters, that would be awesome.
If you could include the on the quilt - RSM AUSCON - Rotation 59A OP
MAZURKA 2026 |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Air Force themed. Blues and blacks with hints of red. With deployment
details. |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Army Aviation theme(helicopters)/ANZAC theme/Egypt |
M |
B |
23 |
|
Blue -Horses, CrossFit, Dog (Black, Shepard), Mountain climbing and
biking, running, beach, sky diving |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
Blue colours, diving in the ocean, pyramids and coffee |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Nuclear Symbol |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
RAAF / ANZAC themed with a bit of a Port Adelaide Footy touch to it if
possible, please |
F |
Q |
27 |
|
Cartoon like pictures of Frozen and Shrek |
M |
B |
28 |
|
Anything Red Bull |
M |
B |
29 |
|
Black background with grey submarine silhouette |
M |
B |
30 |
|
Beach |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Army Themed in earthy tones. |
M |
B |
32 |
|
Navy Crest |
F |
Q |
32 |
|
Gym and Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Lionel Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
XBOX game theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft
Auto |
F |
Q |
36 |
|
HMAS Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Military Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Optimus Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Legend of Zelda, |
F |
Q |
40 |
|
The Big Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
Dragon Ball Z |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
Physical Training Instructor |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in
general |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Liverpool FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Star Trek Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
46 |
|
Surf's up the movie themed |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Greek Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed |
F |
Q |
49 |
|
HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
Melbourne Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina
concert. |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Transformers |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Goat with explosions |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Tanks through the ages |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Hydrographer/Survey, |
M |
B |
56 |
|
Running (Road and Trail), |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Video games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple |
M |
LB |
58 |
|
Ocean colours. |
M |
B |
59 |
|
METOC, |
M |
B |
60 |
|
4WD, |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Cobra Kai (American Karate drama TV show) |
M |
LB |
63 |
|
The Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing. |
M |
LB |
64 |
|
Retro Arcade |
M |
LB |
65 |
|
King Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby') |
M |
LB |
66 |
|
Videogames/Orange/Blue |
M |
LB |
67 |
|
Rapper 50 cent |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
Doom Eternal Theme (video game) |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
Wolverine |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
One Piece, Zorro vs King battle |
M |
LB |
71 |
|
Queensland Maroons themed |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Kookaburras and mines |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Random Pokémon themed, include mega Lucario if possible |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Navy themed, with ships and crests from |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Rising Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
Navy Crest with service details |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Navy Crest, |
M |
Q |
81 |
|
Traditional/neo-traditional tattoo designs |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
RAN Crest with service details |
M |
B |
84 |
|
Interests are Bicycles, |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Essendon (AFL) |
M |
B |
86 |
|
Blink 182 American Rock Band |
M |
LB |
86 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
88 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
RAAF Crest with details |
M |
Q |
90 |
|
RAAF Crest |
F |
Q |
91 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
92 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
RAAF crest |
M |
B |
97 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
B |
97 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
98 |
|
British flag at the top half |
M |
Q |
99 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
100 |
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